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Brig. Gen. Thomas Harrell, U.S. Air Force Medical Readiness Agency commander, and the AFMRA leadership team receive an overview briefing about the 374th Medical Group during a facility tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2023. During his visit, Harrell stressed the importance of readiness in the Indo-Pacific region and praised the efforts of Team Yokota’s total-force medical team.

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374th leaders, Airmen enjoy local Bon Dance festivals

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroko Konno (left), Air Weather Group commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, pose for a photo during a bon festival at Fuchu Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2023. The leaders had a brief conversation before enjoying the remainder of the bon dance festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Samantha Perez)

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374th leaders, Airmen enjoy local Bon Dance festivals

Shannon O’Callaghan, 374th Airlift Wing spouse (left), and Regina Hennenlotter, 374th Airlift Wing Special Victim’s Counsel officer, perform Japanese Bon Odori during a bon dance festival at Fuchu Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2023. Bon Odori is a type of traditional Japanese dance used to show gratitude towards one’s ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Samantha Perez)

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374th leaders, Airmen enjoy local Bon Dance festivals

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan (left), 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Kimitoshi Sugiyama, Space Operations Group commander, pose for a photo during a Bon Odori at Fuchu Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2023. A Bon Odori is a festival held only during the summer to honor one’s ancestors. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Samantha Perez)

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374th leaders, Airmen enjoy local Bon Dance festivals

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chief Master Sgt. Toshiya Araki (left), Air Development and Test Command senior enlisted advisor, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Dunn, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, discuss military leadership opportunities during a festival at Fuchu Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2023. Leaders, Airmen, and family members from the 374th Airlift Wing were invited to the festival to further cooperation and understanding between the U.S. military and Japan Air Self Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Samantha Perez)

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374th leaders, Airmen enjoy local Bon Dance festivals

Fireworks burst in the air during Iruma’s Bon festival hosted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, July 26, 2023. The event had food, fireworks and various styles of traditional Bon dancing. Events like these are designed to promote positive relations between U.S military members and local Japanese people. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Manuel G. Zamora)

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374th leaders, Airmen enjoy local Bon Dance festivals

Bon Odori dancers from local Japanese cities perform during Iruma’s Bon festival, Japan, July 26, 2023. The traditional dance is nearly 600 years old and is a form of honoring the spirits of one's ancestors. Events like these provide an opportunity to promote positive relations between U.S military members and local Japanese people. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Manuel G. Zamora)

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374th leaders, Airmen enjoy local Bon Dance festivals

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Major General Yasuko Onouchi (left), Central Aircraft Control and Warning Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, pose for a photo at Iruma’s Bon festival, Japan, July 26, 2023. Participants were treated to food, fireworks and performances of various styles of bon dancing. Events like these provide an opportunity to promote positive relations between U.S military members and local Japanese people. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Manuel G. Zamora)

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374th leaders, Airmen enjoy local Bon Dance festivals

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Ota Masashi (left), 2nd Tactical Airlift Group commander and U.S Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, pose for a photo at Iruma’s Bon festival, Japan, July 26, 2023. Participants were treated to food, fireworks and performances of various styles of bon dancing. Events like these are designed to strengthen the ties between the U.S. and local Japanese people. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Manuel G. Zamora)

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374th leaders, Airmen enjoy local Bon Dance festivals

Airmen, family members and leaders from the 374th Airlift Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pose for a photo at a bon dance festival at Fuchu Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2023. The Airmen and their families were invited to experience Japanese culture and tradition at the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Samantha Perez)

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PACAF Band plays Fussa Tanabata Festival 2023

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Asia band “Final Approach” poses for a photo with fans at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. Final Approach is a high-octane popular music ensemble that is composed of professional musicians who are well versed in American popular music of the 60’s through the hits of today, as well as the popular songs of Team Yokota’s host nation, Japan. This dynamic group performs in a multitude of settings from orphanages to high school gymnasiums to world-class concert halls throughout the Asia-Pacific region, all while representing the professionalism carried out daily by the Airmen of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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PACAF Band plays Fussa Tanabata Festival 2023

Staff Sgt. Peter Sommerville, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Asia guitarist for “Final Approach,” performs at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. Final Approach is a high-octane popular music ensemble that is composed of professional musicians who are well versed in American popular music of the 60’s through the hits of today, as well as the popular songs of Team Yokota’s host nation, Japan. This dynamic group performs in a multitude of settings from orphanages to high school gymnasiums to world-class concert halls throughout the Asia-Pacific region, all while representing the professionalism carried out daily by the Airmen of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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PACAF Band plays Fussa Tanabata Festival 2023

Tech. Sgt. Ben Huseby, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Asia guitarist and vocalist for “Final Approach,” performs at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. Final Approach is a high-octane popular music ensemble that is composed of professional musicians who are well-versed in American popular music of the 60’s through the hits of today, as well as the popular songs of Team Yokota’s host nation, Japan. This dynamic group performs in a multitude of settings from orphanages to high school gymnasiums to world-class concert halls throughout the Asia-Pacific region, all while representing the professionalism carried out daily by the Airmen of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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PACAF Band plays Fussa Tanabata Festival 2023

The rock music group “Final Approach,” part of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Asia, perform at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. The Tanabata festival is also known as the ‘Star Festival’ and was introduced in Japan by Empress Kōken in the year 755. The festival celebrates the meeting of the celestial deities Orihime and Hikoboshi (also known as the stars Vega and Altair) as they are seen close together in the sky once a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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PACAF Band plays Fussa Tanabata Festival 2023

Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, sits with Ikuo Kato, Fussa City mayor, to watch “Final Approach,” the rock music group from the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Asia, perform at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. This is the first Tanabata festival in four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and marks a return to more engagements between Team Yokota and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Yokota bids farewell to Col. Julie Gaulin

Col. Julie Gaulin, 374th Airlift Wing outgoing vice commander (right), receives a going away gift from Lt. Col. Kira Coffey, 36th Airlift Squadron commander, during her final flight celebration June 21, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Gaulin has served as vice commander since June 2021, and assisted the wing commander in management, training, command, and control of the department of defense's only airlift wing in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Manuel G. Zamora)

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Yokota bids farewell to Col. Julie Gaulin

U.S. Air Force Col. Julie Gaulin, 374th Airlift Wing outgoing vice commander, is soaked with water by Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Dunn, 374th AW command chief, during her final flight celebration June 21, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Gaulin has served as vice commander since June 2021, and assisted the wing commander in management, training, command, and control of the department of defense's only airlift wing in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Manuel G. Zamora)

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Yokota bids farewell to Col. Julie Gaulin

U.S. Air Force Col. Julie Gaulin, 374th Airlift Wing outgoing vice commander, is sprayed with water and champagne during her final flight celebration June 21, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Friends and family sprayed Gaulin as a part of a longstanding final flight tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Manuel G. Zamora)

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374th Medical Group Changes Command

U.S Air Force Col. Brad Brough, outgoing commander of the 374th Medical Group, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2023. Col. Gregory Richert assumed command of the 374th MDG from Brough. 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 Senior Airman Manuel G. Zamora)

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374th Medical Group Changes Command

U.S Air Force Col. Brad Brough (right) receives a meritorious service medal from Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, for his time as commander of the 374th Medical Group during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2023. Col. Gregory Richert assumed command of the 374th MDG from Brough. 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 Senior Airman Manuel G. Zamora)

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