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Huey finds permanent home: Yokota enshrines five decades of Iroquois history

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Terry Martin, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, delivers remarks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for UH-1N Iroquois aircraft 69-6614 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 19, 2025. The aircraft was retired from service with the 459th Airlift Squadron and designated as a permanent static display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Huey finds permanent home: Yokota enshrines five decades of Iroquois history

From right, U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Powell, 374th Operations Group commander; Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander; and Col. Martin Perez, 374th Maintenance Group commander, cut a ribbon during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for UH-1N Iroquois aircraft 69-6614 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 19, 2025. The aircraft was retired from service with the 459th Airlift Squadron and designated as a permanent static display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Sara Wofford, 36th Airlift Squadron director of operations, stands before a formation of C-130J Super Hercules and C-130H Hercules aircraft from the U.S, Japan and Republic of Korea air forces participating in an elephant walk during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 13, 2025. Operation Christmas Drop highlights U.S., allies’ and partners’ capabilities to quickly mobilize and project power and airlift operations at a moment’s notice. This multinational effort underscores a shared commitment of regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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All Is Calm, All Is Rigged: 374 AEW CMF makes the mission bright at OCD25

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, Senior Airman Joshua Gakud and Airman 1st Class Alexandr Lepekhin, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing combat mobility flight combat mobility technicians, pose for a photo after being recognized for their contributions made during Operation Christmas Drop 25 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 4, 2025. Throughout OCD25, the 374 AEW CMF properly prepared and secured 270 bundles, supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance to remote island communities. (Courtesy photo)

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All Is Calm, All Is Rigged: 374 AEW CMF makes the mission bright at OCD25

From left, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt, Kenneth Hauck, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, Staff Sgt. James Knight and Airman 1st Class Jean Cittadino, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing combat mobility flight combat mobility technicians, pose for a photo after being recognized for their contributions made during Operation Christmas Drop 25 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 4, 2025. Throughout OCD25, the 374 AEW CMF properly prepared and secured 270 bundles, supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance to remote island communities. (COurtesy photo)

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All Is Calm, All Is Rigged: 374 AEW CMF makes the mission bright at OCD25

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madison Sinclair, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing combat mobility flight combat mobility technician, and Lt. Col. Jae Kim, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, secure humanitarian aid bundles during Operation Christmas Drop 25 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 14, 2025. Around 270 bundles were constructed, filled and loaded onto C-130 Hercules aircraft from the U.S., Canada, Japan and Republic of Korea air forces to be delivered to 59 remote islands in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Republic of Palau. This effort boasts the power of alliance, partnership in fostering stability and providing rapid airlift response in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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All Is Calm, All Is Rigged: 374 AEW CMF makes the mission bright at OCD25

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Gakud, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing combat mobility flight combat mobility technician, poses for a photo during Operation Christmas Drop 25 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 14, 2025. Around 270 bundles were constructed, filled and loaded onto C-130 Hercules aircraft from the U.S., Canada, Japan and Republic of Korea air forces to be delivered to 59 remote islands in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Republic of Palau. This effort boasts the power of alliance, partnership in fostering stability and providing rapid airlift response in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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All Is Calm, All Is Rigged: 374 AEW CMF makes the mission bright at OCD25

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edwin Melón, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing combat mobility flight team lead, marks a completed humanitarian assistance bundle during Operation Christmas Drop 25 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 14, 2025. Throughout OCD25, the 374 AEW CMF properly prepared and secured 270 bundles, supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance to remote island communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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All Is Calm, All Is Rigged: 374 AEW CMF makes the mission bright at OCD25

From left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kimberly McCoy-Singh, 374th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, and Senior Airman Kain Flores, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing combat mobility flight combat mobility technician, secures a bundle during Operation Christmas Drop 25 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 14, 2025. Throughout OCD25, the 374 AEW CMF properly prepared and secured 270 bundles, supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance to remote island communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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All Is Calm, All Is Rigged: 374 AEW CMF makes the mission bright at OCD25

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Gakud, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing combat mobility flight combat mobility technician, secures a bundle during Operation Christmas Drop 25 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 14, 2025. Throughout OCD25, the 374 AEW CMF properly prepared and secured 270 bundles, supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance to remote island communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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All Is Calm, All Is Rigged: 374 AEW CMF makes the mission bright at OCD25

Humanitarian assistance bundles are assembled during Operation Christmas Drop 25 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 4, 2025. Throughout OCD25, the 374 AEW CMF properly prepared and secured 270 bundles, supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance to remote island communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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All Is Calm, All Is Rigged: 374 AEW CMF makes the mission bright at OCD25

Members assigned to the 374th Air Expeditionary Wing combat mobility flight pose for a photo during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 12, 2025. Throughout OCD25, the 374 AEW CMF properly prepared and secured 270 bundles, supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance to remote island communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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All Is Calm, All Is Rigged: 374 AEW CMF makes the mission bright at OCD25

Members assigned to the 374th Air Expeditionary Wing combat mobility flight and partnering nation service members pose for a photo during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 12, 2025. Throughout OCD25, the 374 AEW CMF properly prepared and secured 270 bundles, supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance to remote island communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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JASDF hosts annual mochi-pounding ceremony

From right, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Masahito Yajima, Air Defense Command commander and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, watches koto performance during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force mochi-pounding ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. The annual event emphasized cultural exchange and strengthened the partnership between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Carissa McSwain)

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JASDF hosts annual mochi-pounding ceremony

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members play holiday music on the koto during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force mochi-pounding ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. The koto is a large, 13-string wooden instrument commonly used in traditional Japanese music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Carissa McSwain)

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JASDF hosts annual mochi-pounding ceremony

A Yokota community member pounds mochi with a mallet during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force mochi-pounding ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. The annual event highlighted the long-standing tradition of mochi-making as participants rhythmically pounded and shaped rice, symbolizing prosperity and the start of the new year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Carissa McSwain)

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JASDF hosts annual mochi-pounding ceremony

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force member wraps mochi in bacon during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force mochi-pounding ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. Mochi is made from glutinous-rice pounded into a dough and shaped into dumplings, and the pounding process is a traditional New Year’s custom. Bacon-mochi is not traditional, it’s a special menu for non-Japanese guests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Carissa McSwain)

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JASDF hosts annual mochi-pounding ceremony

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members pose for a photo during the JASDF mochi-pounding ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. The annual event emphasized cultural exchange and strengthened the partnership between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Carissa McSwain)

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JASDF hosts annual mochi-pounding ceremony

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific performs during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force mochi-pounding ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. The annual event highlighted the long-standing tradition of mochi-making as participants rhythmically pounded and shaped rice, symbolizing prosperity and the start of the new year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Carissa McSwain)

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JASDF hosts annual mochi-pounding ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, swings a mallet during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force mochi-pounding ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. The annual event brought U.S. and Japan personnel together for a hands-on cultural exchange that highlighted the traditions strengthening community ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Carissa McSwain)

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