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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, 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

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. 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

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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Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

Col. Andrew Campbell, 374th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, renders his final salute as commander during the 374th AW change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2022. The change of command ceremony formally transferred command of the 374th AW from Campbell to Col. Andrew Roddan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

Col. Andrew Campbell, 374th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, delivers a speech during the 374th AW change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2022. The change of command ceremony formally transferred command of the 374th AW from Campbell to Col. Andrew Roddan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

Members of the 374th Airlift Wing salute during the 374th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2022. The change of command ceremony was attended by U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force leadership, members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, representatives of the Tokyo Metropolitan government, and local mayors from the cities surrounding Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

Col. Julie Gaulin, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, gives the final salute to Col. Andrew Campbell, 374th AW outgoing commander, during the 374th AW change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2022. The change of command ceremony formally transferred command of the 374th AW from Col. Andrew Campbell, 374th AW outgoing commander, to Col. Andrew Roddan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, left, and Col. Andrew Campbell, 374th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, right, applaud Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th AW incoming commander, after his assumption of command during the 374th AW change of command ceremony, June 23, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The ancient ceremony traces its roots to medieval battlefields where the knights were obliged to obey the orders of the warrior carrying their unit guidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

Col. Andrew L. Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing incoming commander, right, receives a guidon from Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, during the 374th AW change of command ceremony, June 23, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Receiving the guidon signifies Roddan accepting command of the 374th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

Col. Andrew Campbell, 374th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, right, passes a guidon to Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, during the 374th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony, June 23, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The passing of the guidon signifies Campbell relinquishing command of the 374th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

Col. Julie Gaulin, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, and members of the 374th AW give the first salute to Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th AW incoming commander, during the 374th AW change of command ceremony, June 23, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The ancient ceremony traces its roots to medieval battlefields where the knights were obliged to obey the orders of the warrior carrying their unit guidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, left, and Col. Andrew Campbell, 374th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, stand together for a photo during the 374th AW change of command ceremony, June 23, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Gen. Rupp presented the Legion of Merit to Campbell for his distinguished service and contribution to Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, left, presents the Legion of Merit decoration to Col. Andrew Campbell, 374th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, during the 374th AW change of command ceremony, June 23, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The award was presented to Campbell for his distinguished service and contribution to Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, speaks to attendees during the 374th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony, June 23, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding or flag officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

Yokota Air Base Honor Guard march in formation during the 374th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony, June 23, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Col. Andrew Roddan assumed command of the 374th AW from Col. Andrew Campbell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

Yokota Air Base Honor Guard post the colors during the 374th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony, June 23, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding or flag officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

Senior Airman Alycia Cancel, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific vocalist, films band members performing during the 374th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony, June 23, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The change of command ceremony formally transferred command of the 374th AW from Col. Andrew Campbell, 374th AW outgoing commander, to Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th AW incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

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Col. Roddan receives command of the 374th Airlift Wing

A staff sergeant with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron salutes after unveiling a nametape for Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, name on his C-130J Super Hercules during the 374th AW change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2022. Col. Andrew Campbell relinquished command to Roddan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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