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Forged In History

Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology, conducts a quality check before delivering the ceremonial sword to the Yokota Air Force Ball committee at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2022. Smith volunteered to make a new Wing ceremonial sword which will be unveiled during the 2022 Yokota Air Force Ball. Col. James I. Baginski, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clerk Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Forged In History

Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology, polishes the new 374th Airlift Wing ceremonial sword at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2022. Smith volunteered to make a new Wing ceremonial sword which will be unveiled during the 2022 Yokota Air Force Ball. Col. James I. Baginski, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clerk Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Forged In History

Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology, assembles the new 374th Airlift Wing sword at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 1, 2022. Smith volunteered to make a new Wing ceremonial sword which will be unveiled during the 2022 Yokota Air Force Ball. Col. James I. Baginski, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clerk Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Forged In History

Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology, operates a grinder to sharp edges of the new 374th Airlift Wing ceremonial sword at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2022. Smith volunteered to make a new Wing ceremonial sword which will be unveiled during the 2022 Yokota Air Force Ball. Col. James I. Baginski, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clerk Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Forged In History

Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology, operates a grinder to sharpen edges of the new 374th Airlift Wing ceremonial sword at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2022. Smith volunteered to make a new Wing ceremonial sword which will be unveiled during the 2022 Yokota Air Force Ball. Col. James I. Baginski, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clerk Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Forged In History

Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology, compares the new Wing ceremonial sword’s hilt and former sword’s hilt at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2022. Col. James I. Baginski, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clerk Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. The sword has been utilized at various ceremonies since 1974. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Forged In History

Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology, operates a manual milling machine to cut the bevel of the blade at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2022. Smith volunteered to make a new Wing ceremonial sword which will be unveiled during the 2022 Yokota Air Force Ball. Col. James I. Baginski, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clerk Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Forged In History

Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology, operates a manual milling machine for cutting the bevel of the blade at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2022. Smith volunteered to make a new Wing ceremonial sword which will be unveiled during the 2022 Yokota Air Force Ball. Col. James I. Baginski, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clerk Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Forged In History

Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology, draws a blueprint of the new 374th Airlift Wing sword at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2022. Smith volunteered to make a new Wing ceremonial sword which will be unveiled during the 2022 Yokota Air Force Ball. Col. James I. Baginski, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clerk Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Japanese Maintenance Officers, whom recently graduated from the National Defense Academy of Japan, brief 374th Maintenance Group members during a Basic Maintenance Officer Tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 31, 2018. The briefing went over the variety of aircraft used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

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A Koku-Jieitai officer hammers sheet metal on a metal forming stake during a Basic Maintenance Officer Tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 31, 2018. The tour not only gave officers a hands-on experience but also offered a chance to bolster relationships between the 374th Maintenance Group and their Japanese counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

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A Koku-Jieitai Maintenance officer bends a piece of sheet metal at the 374th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight during a Basic Maintenance Officer Tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 31, 2018. The fabrication flight offered the officers hands-on experience for a better understanding of U.S. Air Force maintenance processes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

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A panel composed of leadership primarily from the 374th Maintenance Group answer questions fielded by Koku-Jieitai Airmen during a Basic Maintenance Officer Tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 31, 2018. The panel gave the Airmen a chance to learn about the U.S. Air Force force structure and maintenance processes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

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Staff Sgt. Ennis Mayberry, 374th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, talks about the C-130J Super Hercules with Koku-Jieitai maintenance officers during their tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 31, 2018. The tour was designed to familiarize the future Koku-Jieitai MO's with the practices of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Totin, 374th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, shows Koku-Jieitai Airmen the capabilities of a C-130J Super Hercules during a Basic Maintenance Officer Tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 31, 2018. During the visit, the Koku-Jieitai toured the fabrications shop, went to a 374th Maintenance Group promotion ceremony, and spent valuable time asking senior leadership questions about force structure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

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A Koku-Jieitai officer looks at a wall covered in nametags in the 36th Airlift Squadron Heritage Room during a Basic Maintenance Officer Tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 31, 2018. The BMO Tour was designed to familiarize future Koku-Jieitai maintenance officers with the practices of the U.S. Air Force; offering them a hands-on learning opportunity in a different operational perspective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

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Col. Todd Wydra, 374th Maintenance Group commander, thanks Koku-Jieitai maintenance officers for visiting during a Basic Maintenance Officer Tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 31, 2018. During the BMO Tour, the officers were given the opportunity to ask questions to gain a better understanding of U.S. Air Force maintenance practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

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Spirit of hope

Airman 1st Class Caleb Cauthorn, 374th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, climbs a stair away at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2017. Airmen with the 374th MXS placed the nose art on the 3rd C-130J Super Hercules to recently arrive at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Spirit of hope

Airman 1st Class Caleb Cauthorn, 374th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, cleans the surface of a C-130J Super Hercules before placing the new nose art at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2017. The 3rd C-130J arrived at Yokota on May 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Spirit of hope

Airman 1st Class Caleb Cauthorn and Staff Sgt. Jared Boles, both with the 374th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance, carefully place decal of a C-130J airdrop over an island on the 3rd C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2017. As a way to revitalize emphasis on heritage, the Air Force is bringing back nose art to select aircraft. The nose art was designed and donated by graphic artist Samantha Beaty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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