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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron prepares to taxi at Yokota Air Base Japan, August 16, 2024. At the direction of Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, the 374th Operations Group in tandem with the 374th Maintenance Group prepared, generated and launched eleven C-130Js in less than 24 hours as a preventive measure to avoid mission degradation due to Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling and sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Colby Brusch, 374th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, speak with 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron personnel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, August 16, 2024. The wing leadership team went out to the flightline to observe aircraft and crews departing station to preserve combat capability amid the approach of Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling and sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, speaks with a 36th Airlift Squadron crew chief at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2024. The wing leadership team went out to the flightline to observe aircraft and crews departing station to preserve combat capability amid the approach of Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling, sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Brett Cochran, 374th AW deputy commander and Chief Master Sgt. Colby Brusch, 374th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, approach a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2024. The wing leadership team went out to the flightline to observe aircraft and crews departing station to preserve combat capability amid the approach of Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling, sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, speaks with a 36th Airlift Squadron pilots at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2024. The wing leadership team went out to the flightline to observe aircraft and crews departing station to preserve combat capability amid the approach of Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling, sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron prepare to take off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2024. The 36th AS traveled to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Komaki Air Base to attend the change of command of the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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240801-F-SL055-1650

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members of the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron wave goodbye to U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 36th Airlift Squadron at Komaki Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2024. During their visit, 36th AS Airmen were able to tour different base facilities, reconnect with their JASDF counterparts and attend the change of command of the 401st AS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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240801-F-SL055-1547

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Humes, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, conducts a tour of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS at Komaki Air Base, Japan, Aug 1, 2024. Carrying out visits like these are vital for strengthening interoperability and ensure seamless cooperation during current and future bilateral operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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240801-F-SL055-1479

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron and Japan Air Self Defense Force members assigned to the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron celebrate after a change of command ceremony at Komaki Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2024. Command of the 401st TAS transferred from Lt. Col. Shinya Takasaka to Lt. Col Shotaro Arai. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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240801-F-SL055-1396

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members assigned to the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron and U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron pose for a group photo after a change of command ceremony at Komaki Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2024. Attending events like these are vital for strengthening interoperability and ensure seamless cooperation during current and future bilateral operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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240801-F-SL055-1311

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron attend the Japan Air Self Defense Force 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron change of command ceremony at Komaki Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2024. Attending events like these are vital for strengthening interoperability and ensure seamless cooperation during current and future bilateral operations. Prior to this ceremony, the 401st AS attended the 36th AS change of command in May 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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240801-F-SL055-1256

U.S. Air Force Capt. Simon Castro, left, and Capt. Steven Gilliam, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilots, put on 1st Tactical Airlift Wing patches before a change of command ceremony at Komaki Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2024. Events like these provide an opportunity for U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force units to engage in meaningful discussions on training, operations, and cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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240801-F-SL055-1164

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members assigned to the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron greet U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron upon their arrival for a change of command ceremony at Komaki Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2024. During their visit, 36th AS Airmen were able to tour different base facilities, reconnect with their JASDF counterparts and attend the change of command of the 401st TAS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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200902-F-VB704-1057

Staff Sgt. Patrick Grandison, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his dog, Tek, exit a UH-1N Iroquois assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron during an aircraft familiarization and detection training at Sagami Depot, Sagamihara Japan, Sept. 2, 2020. The 459th AS provide the opportunity for the handlers to practice how to safely load and unload their dogs in between take-offs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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191103-F-VB704-1887

Tek, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, bites a Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Security Guard Squadron handler during the annual air show at Iruma Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3, 2019. The suit allows the dog to practice subduing suspects without endangering the decoy, providing a safe training environment for both dog and handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E Bolfing)

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240726-F-SL055-1815

U.S. Air Force Maj. Hasmin Bolling, 374th Force Support Squadron incoming commander, left, and Lt. Col. Jordan Hayes, 374th FSS outgoing commander, right, share a high-five during the 374th FSS change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2024. The 374th FSS provides human resource and quality-of-life guidance, facilities and programs for 11,000 military, civilian and family members assigned to 5th Air Force, 374th Airlift Wing and 32 tenant organizations. (Courtesy photo)

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From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Burt Okamoto, 374th Mission Support Group commander; Maj. Hasmin Bolling, 374th Force Support Squadron incoming commander; and Lt. Col. Jordan Hayes, 374th FSS outgoing commander, stand at attention to begin the passing of the guidon during the 374th FSS change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2024. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, the authority and responsibility associated with it. (Courtesy photo)

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240726-F3702-1002

U.S. Air Force Col. Burt Okamoto, 374th Mission Support Group commander, left, receives the guidon from Lt. Col. Jordan Hayes, 374th Force Support Squadron outgoing commander, right, during the 374th FSS change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2024. The change of command ceremony formally transferred command of the 374th FSS from Lt. Col. Jordan Hayes to Maj. Hasmin Bolling. (Courtesy photo)

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240726-F-F3702-1001

U.S. Air Force Col. Burt Okamoto, 374th Mission Support Group commander, left, presents the guidon to Maj. Hasmin Bolling, 374th Force Support Squadron incoming commander, right, during the 374th FSS change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2024. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, the authority and responsibility associated with it. (Courtesy photo)

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374th Contracting Squadron changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Scott Schneider, 374th Contracting Squadron commander, gives his first speech as commander during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. The 374th CONS provides operational and specialized contracting support to the 374th Airlift Wing, 5th Air Force, U.S. Forces Japan, and U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Space Force installations in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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