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374 SFS conducts FAS course, advances readiness

Shell casings scatter the area around a simulated C-130J Super Hercules after a fly-away security field training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. The FAS course spanned four days, combining both classroom instruction and hands-on training and concluded with a FTX designed to assess all the FAS skills acquired throughout the week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

Gifts for U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, are displayed on a table during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. Cochran completed his second tour at Yokota, with his first taking place from 2009-2012, when he served as a C-130H Hercules instructor pilot and chief of command post, and was a crucial part of Yokota’s response during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and ensuing tsunami that devastated eastern Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, holds a sword during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. As deputy commander, he was responsible for assisting the wing commander in the management, training and facilitating command and control of the Department of Defense’s premier airlift hub in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, and his spouse cut a cake during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. Cochran is a command pilot with more than 3,000 hours from serving in multiple mobility flying units throughout his career. Prior to his current assignment, he was the Military Deputy for the Rapid Global Mobility and Special Operations Forces Division, Directorate of Programs, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs at Headquarters United States Air Force, Arlington, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

Leaders from the 374th Airlift Wing pose for a photo after presenting U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, a gift during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. As deputy commander, he was responsible for assisting the wing commander in the management, training and facilitating command and control of the Department of Defense’s premier airlift hub in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, delivers a speech during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. As deputy commander, he was responsible for assisting the wing commander in the management, training and facilitating command and control of the Department of Defense’s premier airlift hub in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, delivers a speech during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. Cochran completed his second tour at Yokota, with his first taking place from 2009-2012, when he served as a C-130H Hercules instructor pilot and chief of command post, and was a crucial part of Yokota’s response during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and ensuing tsunami that devastated eastern Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, delivers a speech during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. Cochran is a command pilot with more than 3,000 hours from serving in multiple mobility flying units throughout his career. Prior to his current assignment, he was the Military Deputy for the Rapid Global Mobility and Special Operations Forces Division, Directorate of Programs, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs at Headquarters United States Air Force, Arlington, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, delivers a speech during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. Cochran completed his second tour at Yokota, with his first taking place from 2009-2012, when he served as a C-130H Hercules instructor pilot and chief of command post, and was a crucial part of Yokota’s response during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and ensuing tsunami that devastated eastern Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

Members of the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association pose for a photo following the JAAGA Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. JAAGA promotes friendship and mutual understanding between the JASDF and U.S. Air Force by annually honoring distinguished performers from both nations. Recipients are individuals who have made exceptional contributions to fostering cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, delivers remarks during the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. JAAGA promotes friendship and mutual understanding between the JASDF and U.S. Air Force by annually honoring distinguished performers from both nations. Recipients are individuals who have made exceptional contributions to fostering cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, delivers remarks during the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. JAAGA promotes friendship and mutual understanding between the JASDF and U.S. Air Force by annually honoring distinguished performers from both nations. Recipients are individuals who have made exceptional contributions to fostering cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Juchter, left, 374th Airlift Wing chaplain, accepts an award from Yoshinari Marumo, president of the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association, on behalf of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dhruv Singh, 374 AW NCOIC of chapel operations, during the JAAGA Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. Singh earned the recognition for his efforts in coordinating food drives, preparing meals, leading street clean-ups, and organizing cultural exchanges with JASDF personnel. Through these initiatives, he helped integrate U.S. service members into the local Japanese community and strengthened relationships with JASDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

Yoshinari Marumo, president of the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association, delivers opening remarks during the JAAGA Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. JAAGA promotes friendship and mutual understanding between the JASDF and U.S. Air Force by annually honoring distinguished performers from both nations. Recipients are individuals who have made exceptional contributions to fostering cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

Members of the U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force listen to opening remarks during the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. JAAGA promotes friendship and mutual understanding between the JASDF and U.S. Air Force by annually honoring distinguished performers from both nations. Recipients are individuals who have made exceptional contributions to fostering cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

A plaque rests on a table during the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. JAAGA promotes friendship and mutual understanding between the JASDF and U.S. Air Force by annually honoring distinguished performers from both nations. Recipients are individuals who have made exceptional contributions to fostering cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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374 SFS conducts FAST course

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Woody, 374 SFS patrolman, secures a perimeter during a fly-away security field training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. During the course, FAST participants honed their skills in verbal judo, security tactics, and mission planning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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374 SFS conducts FAS course, advances readiness

Defenders assigned to the 374 Security Forces Squadron guard a simulated C-130J Super Hercules during a fly-away security field training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. The course concluded with an FTX, demonstrating the participants’ ability to hold security positions around a simulated C-130J Super Hercules while deescalating multiple scenarios that could happen during a real-world FAS mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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374 AW huddles up for resiliency days

Yokota community members gather for a club fair at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2025. Alongside the club stands, the event also featured a flag football game where 374th Airlift Wing senior enlisted and officer leadership faced off against each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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374 AW huddles up for resiliency days

Members of the 374th Airlift Wing gather for a seminar at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2025. The panel of Airmen led a discussion about hair grooming standards and Air Force Instruction compliance with established standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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