Multilateral leadership celebrates with New Year Jumps 2023
U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan (center), 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Jeffery Furnary, 36th Airlift Squadron director of operations, present a gift for Maj. Gen. Junya Wakamatsu, Japan Ground Self Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade commander, at the conclusion of the annual New Year’s Jump exercise at the Camp Narashino Training Area, Chiba, Japan, Jan. 8, 2023. Gift giving is a traditional display of respect and desire to continue good relations between leaders practiced around the world. The annual New Year’s jumps event highlights the continued commitment of the U.S. and Japan allies to strengthening bilateral capabilities, enhancing interoperability and cooperation between two militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)