Samurai Challenge: Sports Day sees wing-wide attendance for multi-sport teambuilding
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, delivers opening remarks of resiliency week before initiating the monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2025. Kicking off resiliency week, the monthly Samurai Challenge centered on sports. Throughout the installation events like volleyball, basketball, golf, e-sports, kickball, and various field activities focused on physical fitness, competition, warrior ethos and ultimately camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)