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374 AMXS Changes Command

Lt. Col. Robert Leidel (left), former 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and Maj. Michael Mauro (right), 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, look at one another during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 8, 2023. The change of command ceremony is a tradition dating back to the Roman era, where military leaders would pass batons, colors, standards, or ensigns that symbolized the passing of command to subordinates in attendance, and ensured unit members were never without official leadership or a continuation of trust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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374 AMXS Changes Command

The Yokota Air Base Honor Guard presents the colors at the opening of a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 8, 2023. The change of command ceremony is a tradition dating back to the Roman era, where military leaders would pass batons, colors, standards, or ensigns that symbolized the passing of command to subordinates in attendance, and ensured unit members were never without official leadership or a continuation of trust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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How it’s done: AMXS Communication and Navigation Airmen

Airman 1st Class Keith Steve, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 communication and navigation journeyman, locks-in a fresh flare cartridge into the side of a C-130J Super Hercules during routine maintenance at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 9, 2022. Chaff and flare cartridges are considered live munitions and are treated carefully as such. AMXS Airmen perform a thorough systems check to ensure that no electrical surges or signals exist to potentially cause a misfire during installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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How it’s done: AMXS Communication and Navigation Airmen

Airman 1st Class Keith Steve, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 communication and navigation journeyman, locks-in a fresh chaff cartridge into the tail section of a C-130J Super Hercules during routine maintenance at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 9, 2022. Chaff and flare cartridges are considered live munitions and are treated carefully as such. AMXS Airmen perform a thorough systems check to ensure that no electrical surges or signals exist to potentially cause a misfire during installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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How it’s done: AMXS Communication and Navigation Airmen

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Jacobs, 374th AMXS communication and navigation NCOIC, performs a systems diagnostic with Airman 1st Class Keith Steve, 374th AMXS C-130 communication and navigation journeyman, on a C-130J Super Hercules during routine maintenance at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 9, 2022. All maintenance operations begin the same way, by booting up the Aircraft’s on-board computer and performing a diagnostic test. If something’s malfunctioning, the system will produce an error code for communication and navigation Airmen use to locate a broken part or ensure safe conditions for installing new hardware. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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How it’s done: AMXS Communication and Navigation Airmen

Airman 1st Class Keith Steve, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 communication and navigation journeyman, opens chaff and flare hard points on a C-130J Super Hercules during routine maintenance at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 9, 2022. While routine, the training for and practice of safe and quick maintenance is vital in keeping the C-130J ready for any mission demanded of it. Communication and navigation Airmen are part of several 374th AMXS specialties that are dedicated to keeping Yokota’s rapid airlift fleet ready for the fight when called for. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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How it’s done: AMXS Communication and Navigation Airmen

Airman 1st Class Alexis Smith, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 communication and navigation journeyman, carries out a voltage check on a chaff and flare cartridge hard point with A1C Keith Steve, 374th AMXS C-130 communication and navigation journeyman, before installing fresh rounds during routine C-130J Super Hercules maintenance at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 9, 2022. All maintenance operations begin the same way, by booting up the Aircraft’s on-board computer and performing a diagnostic test. If something’s malfunctioning, the system will produce an error code for communication and navigation Airmen use to locate a broken part or ensure safe conditions for installing new hardware. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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How it’s done: AMXS Communication and Navigation Airmen

A team of 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, communication and navigation section Airmen, check over their equipment prior to installing chaff and flare cartridges on a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 9, 2022. The C-130J Super Hercules is an advanced military aircraft that only looks like its previous models on the outside. Its insides are packed with advanced guidance, communication, and defense systems that help keep U.S. military forces on the cutting edge of mission capability, but those superior systems require dedicated maintenance to remain ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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How it’s done: AMXS Communication and Navigation Airmen

Airman 1st Class Keith Steve, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 communication and navigation journeyman, conducts a voltage check on a chaff and flare cartridge hard point before installing fresh rounds during routine C-130J Super Hercules maintenance at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 9, 2022. Chaff and flare cartridges are considered live munitions and are treated carefully as such. AMXS Airmen perform a thorough systems check to ensure that no electrical surges or signals exist to potentially cause a misfire during installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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How it’s done: AMXS Communication and Navigation Airmen

Airman 1st Class Keith Steve, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 communication and navigation journeyman, works with, A1C Alexis Smith 374th AMXS C-130 communication and navigation journeyman, to install chaff and flare cartridges during routine C-130J Super Hercules maintenance at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 9, 2022. Chaff and flare cartridges are considered live munitions and are treated carefully as such. AMXS Airmen conduct a thorough systems check to ensure that no electrical surges or signals exist to potentially cause a misfire during installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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How it’s done: AMXS Communication and Navigation Airmen

A team of 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, communication and navigation section Airmen, participate in a safety briefing prior to installing chaff and flare cartridges on a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 9, 2022. The C-130J Super Hercules is an advanced military aircraft that only looks like its previous models on the outside. Its insides are packed with advanced guidance, communication, and defense systems that help keep U.S. military forces on the cutting edge of mission capability, but those superior systems require dedicated maintenance to remain ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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How it’s done: AMXS Communication and Navigation Airmen

Airman 1st Class Alexis Smith, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 communication and navigation journeyman, passes a cartridge of chaff rounds to A1C Keith Steve, 374th AMXS C-130 communication and navigation journeyman, during routine C-130J Super Hercules maintenance at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 9, 2022. Chaff and flare cartridges are considered live munitions and are treated carefully as such. AMXS Airmen conduct a thorough systems check to ensure that no electrical surges or signals exist to potentially cause a misfire during installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Snowfall in Yokota

Senior Airman Timon Richardson, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, poses for a photo during his shift on guard mount during an unusual late season snow storm April 10, 2019, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Rain, sleet, hail, or snow, members of Team Yokota work through it all to keep the base secure and the mission going. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donald Hudson)

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Snowfall in Yokota

Senior Airman Kody Newell, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, poses for a photo during his shift on guard mount during an unusual late season snow storm April 10, 2019, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Rain, sleet, hail, or snow, members of Team Yokota work through it all to keep the base secure and the mission going. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donald Hudson)

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Snowfall in Yokota

Airman 1st Class Joseph Campos, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, poses for a photo during his shift on guard mount April 10 2019, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Yokota's defenders work to secure the base ensuring the safety of the population and assets from potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donald Hudson)

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Snowfall in Yokota

Kenichi Todorki, 374th Security Forces Squadron civilian guard, poses for a photo during his shift on guard mount April 10, 2019, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Yokota's defenders work to secure the base ensuring the safety of the population and assets from potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donald Hudson)

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Snowfall in Yokota

A 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules sits on the flightline during an unusually late season snow storm April 10, 2019 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Through rain, sleet, hail, or snow, members of Team Yokota work to keep the mission going. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donald Hudson)

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Snowfall in Yokota

A 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules sits on the flightline during an unusually late season snow storm April 10, 2019, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Through Rain, sleet, hail, or snow, members of Team Yokota work to keep the mission going. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donald Hudson)

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Snowfall in Yokota

A 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules sits on the flightline during an unusually late season snow storm April 10, 2019, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Through rain, sleet, hail, or snow, members of Team Yokota work to keep the mission going. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donald Hudson)

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Snowfall in Yokota

Members of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 374th Maintenance Squadron prepare a C-130J Super Hercules for takeoff, April 10, 2019 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The maintenance squadrons at Yokota have a particularly challenging job that must be completed no matter the weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donald Hudson)

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