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Fallen World War II B-29 aircrews honored during annual memorial service

SHIZUOKA CITY, Japan -- Several members of Yokota Air Base, Japan, came out to pay their respects during the B-29 remembrance ceremony held in Shizuoka City, Japan, by pouring whiskey on the shrine June 11, 2011. Members from Yokota attended the ceremony that honors the 23 fallen aircrew that died June 20, 1945, when two B-29s collided mid-air during an air raid on the city. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman John D. Partlow)

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Fallen World War II B-29 aircrews honored during annual memorial service

SHIZUOKA CITY, Japan -- A Japan Self Defense Force member plays taps during the B-29 remembrance ceremony held in Shizuoka City, Japan, June 11, 2011. Members from Yokota Air Base, Japan, attended the ceremony that honors the 23 fallen aircrew that died June 20, 1945, when two B-29s collided mid-air during an air raid on the city. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman John D. Partlow)

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Fallen World War II B-29 aircrews honored during annual memorial service

SHIZUOKA CITY, Japan -- A Japanese Navy veteran pilot salutes the B-29 monument during the annual B-29 remembrance ceremony held in Shizuoka City, Japan, June 11, 2011. Members from Yokota Air Base, Japan, attended the ceremony that honors the 23 fallen aircrew that died June 20, 1945, when two B-29s collided mid-air during an air raid on the city. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman John D. Partlow)

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Fallen World War II B-29 aircrews honored during annual memorial service

SHIZUOKA CITY, Japan -- Col. Todd Freece (right), 374th Mission Support Group commander, and Dr. Hiroya Sugano, the host of the annual B-29 remembrance ceremony, pay respects in front of a shrine in Shizuoka City, Japan, June 11, 2011. Members from Yokota Air Base, Japan, attended the ceremony that honors the 23 fallen aircrew that died June 20, 1945 when two B-29s collided mid-air during an air raid on the city. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman John D. Partlow)

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Fallen World War II B-29 aircrews honored during annual memorial service

SHIZUOKA CITY, Japan -- Dr. Hiroya Sugano, host of the annual B-29 remembrance ceremony, welcomes guests with an opening speech at Shizuoka City, Japan, June 11, 2011. Members from Yokota Air Base, Japan, attended the ceremony that honors the 23 fallen aircrew that died June 20, 1945 when two B-29s collided mid-air during an air raid on the city. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman John D. Partlow)

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Fini flight

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 36th Airlift Squadron drench Chief Master Sgt. Michael Sundberg, 36th AS superintendent, in celebration of his final C-130 flight on active duty May 27. Chief Sundberg will retire after 30 years of service and more than 7,000 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Devin Doskey)

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First Salute

Lt Col. David Kincaid, the incoming 36th Airlift Squadron commander, recieves his first salute from his new squadron. Colonel Kincaid assumed command of the 36th AS from Lt Col. Mark Polomsky, Nov. 21. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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Forged In History: 374th MXS Airmen yields new ceremonial sword for Yokota

Engravings shine off of a newly presented sword that was handmade by 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology craftsman, during a presentation to the 374th Airlift Wing Commander in preparation for the 2022 Air Force Ball unveiling at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2022. Smith volunteered over three weeks’ worth of time to create the ceremonial sword. Col. James I. Baginski, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clerk Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Forged In History: 374th MXS Airmen yields new ceremonial sword for Yokota

Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing Commander, and Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology craftsman, stand together with the newly presented Wing Ceremonial Sword at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2022. Col. James I. Baginski, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clark Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Forged In History: 374th MXS Airmen yields new ceremonial sword for Yokota

Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing Commander, unsheathes the newly presented Wing Ceremonial Sword with Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology craftsman, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2022. The sword was presented to the commander in preparation for its unveiling at the 2022 Yokota Air Force Ball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Forged In History: 374th MXS Airmen yields new ceremonial sword for Yokota

Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing Commander, and Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology craftsman, stand together with the newly presented Wing Ceremonial Sword at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2022. Smith volunteered over three weeks’ worth of time to create the ceremonial sword. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Forged In History: 374th MXS Airmen yields new ceremonial sword for Yokota

Wing leadership and Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing stand together with the retired and newly presented Wing Ceremonial Swords at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2022. Col. James I. Baginski, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clark Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Forged In History: 374th MXS Airmen yields new ceremonial sword for Yokota

Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing Commander, sheathes the Wing Ceremonial Sword presented by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology craftsman, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2022. Smith volunteered over three weeks’ worth of time to create the ceremonial sword. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Forged In History: 374th MXS Airmen yields new ceremonial sword for Yokota

The words “Presented to the Commander of the 374th Airlift Wing” are engraved on the sheath of newly unveiled Wing Ceremonial Sword at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2022. Col. James I. Baginski, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clark Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Former POWs visit Japan

KYOTO, Japan -- Former U.S. prisoners of war view a book at the Ryozen Kannon temple, Kyoto, Japan, Oct. 20, 2011. The book was one of many within the temple containing the names of the deceased from each country or region from World War II. (Courtesy photo)

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Former World War II POWs visit Japan

KYOTO, Japan -- Toru Fukubayashi (left) stands with former U.S. prisoners of war and their families outside the Ryozen Kannon temple in Kyoto, Japan, Oct. 20, 2011. The POWs were invited to Japan by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to further promote the relationship between Japan and the U.S. by mending the scars of World War II. (Courtesy photo)

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Gen. North tours Yokota Air Base

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Gen. Gary North visits with Airmen at the Professional Development Center October 25 during his tour of Yokota Air Base. Gen. North is the commander of the Pacific Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lynsie Nichols)

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General North tours Yokota Air Base

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- General Gary North shakes hands with Tech. Sgt. Sherrill O'Neal at the Professional Development Center Oct. 25 during his tour of Yokota Air Base. Gen. North is the commander of the Pacific Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lynsie Nichols)

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General Wright retires from Air Force

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Lt. Gen. Bruce Wright thanks distinguished visitors for their service and friendship during his retirement ceremony Feb. 25. General Wright was the commanding general of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force from February 2005 to February 2008. General Wright served nearly 35 years in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leandra D. Hernandez)

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Holocaust Remembrance

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan--Bernard Krisher speaks to Yokota Air Base residents during the Holocaust Remembrance Service Apr. 22 at the Main Chapel. Mr. Krisher was honored as the Time Magazine Asian Hero of the Year for his contributions and humanitarian efforts.(U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Devin Doskey)

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