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Col. Roddan completes fini flight

Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, was doused in champagne and water following his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2024. The final flight — also known as a fini flight — is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Col. Roddan completes fini flight

Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, is splashed with water following his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2024. The final flight — also known as a fini flight — is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Col. Roddan completes fini flight

Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, is splashed with water following his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2024. The final flight — also known as a fini flight — is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Col. Roddan completes fini flight

Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, is sprayed with champagne following his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2024. The final flight — also known as a fini flight — is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Col. Roddan completes fini flight

Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, is sprayed with champagne following his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2024. The final flight — also known as a fini flight — is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Col. Roddan completes fini flight

Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, exits a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron after his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2024. The final flight — also known as a fini flight — is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Col. Roddan completes fini flight

An Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts final approach at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8 ,2024, during Col. Andrew Roddan’s, 374th Airlift Wing commander, final flight. The final flight — also known as a fini flight — is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Col. Roddan completes fini flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, is sprayed with champagne following his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2024. As commander of the 374th AW, Roddan was responsible for eighteen squadrons in the Department of Defense’s only tactical airlift wing in the Pacific theater, with Airmen stationed in Japan, Singapore, and Australia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Col. Roddan completes fini flight

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies along the coast of the Izu Peninsula, Japan, July 8, 2024. The C-130J was the second aircraft in a two-ship formation for the final flight of Col. Andrew Roddan as the 374th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Col. Roddan completes fini flight

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sarah Cathey, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, flies a C-130J during the final flight of Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, over the Pacific Ocean, July 8, 2024. The final flight — also known as a fini flight — is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Col. Roddan completes fini flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, pilots a C-130J Super Hercules during his final flight over the Izu Peninsula, Japan, July 8, 2024. During his command of the 374th AW, Roddan continued to meet requirements as a C-130 instructor pilot, completing flights in support of operational missions throughout his tour of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Col. Roddan completes fini flight

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sarah Cathey, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, flies a C-130J during the final flight of Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, toward the Izu Peninsula, Japan, July 8, 2024. The final flight — also known as a fini flight — is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Col. Roddan completes fini flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, flies a C-130J Super Hercules alongside 1st Lt. Sarah Cathey, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot, during his final flight over mainland Japan, July 8, 2024. As a command pilot with over 4,100 hours in the C-130E and C-130J, Roddan maintained currency and capacity to fly tactical airlift operations alongside his assigned forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Col. Roddan completes fini flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, pilots a C-130J Super Hercules during his final flight over mainland Japan, July 8, 2024. As commander of the 374th AW, Roddan was responsible for eighteen squadrons in the Department of Defense’s only tactical airlift wing in the Pacific theater, with Airmen stationed in Japan, Singapore, and Australia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Col. Roddan completes fini flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, pilots a C-130J Super Hercules during his final flight over mainland Japan, July 8, 2024. During his command of the 374th AW, Roddan continued to meet requirements as a C-130 instructor pilot, completing flights in support of operational missions throughout his tour of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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374 AW/CC Official Photo

A photo depicting the current 374th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Airmen recognized with Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross for efforts during Operation Allies Refuge

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, left, presents the Air Medal to Capt. Rachel Curtis, 459th Airlift Squadron wing flight safety officer, during a ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2024. The Air Medal is awarded to service members for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievements while participating in aerial flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Airmen recognized with Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross for efforts during Operation Allies Refuge

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, presents Tech. Sgt. Charles Bowman, 374th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of training, with the Distinguished Flying Cross medal during a ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2024. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to a member of the U.S. armed forces for acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Airmen recognized with Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross for efforts during Operation Allies Refuge

From left, U.S. Air Force Capt. Rachel Curtis, 459th Airlift Squadron wing flight safety officer; Senior Airman Eduardo Ortiz,374th Security Forces Squadron aircraft systems trainer, and Tech. Sgt. Charles Bowman, 374th SFS NCO in charge of training, pose for a photo with their newly-presented medals at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2024. Operation Allies Refuge was the largest noncombatant aerial evacuation in American history, carrying out humanitarian aid drops and the safe evacuation of civilians from conflict zones in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Airmen recognized with Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross for efforts during Operation Allies Refuge

A Distinguished Flying Cross medal was awarded to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles Bowman, 374th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of training, during a ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2024. Bowman was awarded the medal for his heroism during the evacuation of 124,000 people from Afghanistan for Operation Allies Refuge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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