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374 AW welcomes new commander

Members from the 374th Airlift Wing stand at parade rest during the 374 AW change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2014. The change of command is a traditional military ceremony in which the departing commander assembles their personnel for presentation to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

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374 AW welcomes new commander

Col. Mark August addresses team Yokota and representatives from the Japanese community prior to relinquishing command during the 374th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2014. He spoke of the professionalism and effectiveness he believed the 374 AW represents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

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374 AW welcomes new commander

Lt. Gen. Salvatore Angelella, U.S. Forces Japan, and 5th Air Force commander, pins the Legion of Merit on Col. Mark August during the 374th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2014. The decoration is the military's sixth highest and was presented to August during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

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374 AW welcomes its new commander

Lt. Gen. Salvatore Angelella, U.S. Forces Japan, and 5th Air Force commander, addresses team Yokota and representatives from the Japanese community during the 374th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2014. He spoke to the gathered audience about the leadership style of Col. Mark August, who relinquished command to Col. Douglas DeLaMater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

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B-29 Ceremony cultivates compassion, understanding

A Sengen Hill Shinto Priest performs a traditional religious ceremony before the Dogwood tree planting event at the B-29 Memorial Ceremony in Shizuoka, Japan, June 7, 2014. Every year, U.S. and Japanese service members hike to the Sengen Hill monument in honor of those who lost their lives in the B-29 collision on June 19, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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B-29 Ceremony cultivates compassion, understanding

A member of the Yokota Air Base Honor Guard pours bourbon over the B-29 monument during the memorial ceremony in Shizuoka, Japan, June 7, 2014. Every year, U.S. and Japanese service members hike to the Sengen Hill monument in honor of those who lost their lives in the B-29 collision on June 19, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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B-29 Ceremony cultivates compassion, understanding

Dr. Hiroya Sugano, sponsor of the B-29 Memorial Ceremony, speaks about the blackened canteen tradition during the ceremony in Shizuoka, Japan, June 7, 2014. Every year, U.S. and Japanese service members hike to the Sengen Hill monument in honor of those who lost their lives in the B-29 collision on June 19, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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B-29 Ceremony cultivates compassion, understanding

An Airman from Yokota Air Base participates in a traditional Buddhist prayer ceremony alongside a Japanese Ground Self Defense Force service member during the B-29 Memorial in Shizuoka, Japan, June 7, 2014. Every year, U.S. and Japanese service members hike to the Sengen Hill monument in honor of those who lost their lives in the B-29 collision on June 19, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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B-29 Ceremony cultivates compassion, understanding

Col. Robert Blagg, Yokota Air Base 374th Operations Group Commander, speaks during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony in Shizuoka, Japan, June 7, 2014. Every year, U.S. and Japanese service members hike to the Sengen Hill monument in honor of those who lost their lives in the B-29 collision on June 20, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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B-29 Ceremony cultivates compassion, understanding

Col. Robert Blagg, Yokota Air Base 374th Operations Group Commander, smiles at a local participant during the traditional Dogwood tree planting ceremony at the B-29 Memorial in Shizuoka, Japan on June 7, 2014. Every year, U.S. and Japanese service members hike to the Sengen Hill monument in honor of those who lost their lives in the B-29 collision on June 19, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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B-29 Ceremony cultivates compassion, understanding

Nobuhiro Tanabe, mayor of Shizuoka City, and Retired U.S. Navy Adm. Ronald Hays participate in a traditional Japanese tree-planting ceremony during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony in Shizuoka, Japan, June 7, 2014. Every year, U.S. and Japanese service members hike to the Sengen Hill monument in honor of those who lost their lives in the B-29 collision on June 20, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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B-29 Ceremony cultivates compassion, understanding

Nobuhiro Tanabe, mayor of Shizuoka City, speaks during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony in Shizuoka, Japan, June 7, 2014. Every year, U.S. and Japanese service members hike to the Sengen Hill monument in honor of those who lost their lives in the B-29 collision on June 19, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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B-29 Ceremony cultivates compassion, understanding

A replica blackened canteen rests on a shrine dedicated to the B-29 collision aircrew victims at the memorial ceremony in Shizuoka, Japan, June 7, 2014. Every year, U.S. and Japanese service members hike to the Sengen Hill monument in honor of those who lost their lives on June 19, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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B-29 Ceremony cultivates compassion, understanding

Members of the Yokota Air Base Honor Guard prepare to present the colors at the B-29 Memorial Ceremony in Shizuoka, Japan, June 7, 2014. Every year, U.S. and Japanese service members hike to the Sengen Hill monument in honor of those who lost their lives in the B-29 collision on June 20, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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B-29 Ceremony cultivates compassion, understanding

A member of the U.S. Army Band at Camp Zama, Japan, performs at the beginning of the B-29 Memorial Ceremony in Shizuoka, Japan, June 7, 2014. Every year, U.S. and Japanese service members hike to the Sengen Hill monument in honor of those who lost their lives in the B-29 collision on June 19, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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United Nations Command Rear change of command

(Left to right) U.S. Air Force Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, congratulates Royal Australia Air Force Group Captain Barbara Courtney, United Nations Command (Rear) commander, after the UNC (Rear) change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28, 2014. As the United Nations Command’s principal representative in Japan, the UNC (Rear) maintains the status of forces agreement regarding United Nations Forces in Japan during armistice conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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United Nations Command Rear change of command

(Left to right) U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, the commander of U.S. Forces Japan and the 5th Air Force, greets Royal Australia Air Force Group Captain Barbara Courtney, United Nations Command (Rear) commander, after the UNC (Rear) change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28, 2014. As the United Nations Command’s principal representative in Japan, the UNC (Rear) maintains the status of forces agreement regarding United Nations Forces in Japan during armistice conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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United Nations Command Rear change of command

Royal Australia Air Force Group Captain Barbara Courtney, United Nations Command (Rear) commander, renders her first salute as commander during the UNC (Rear) change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28, 2014. Courtney assumed command from Royal Australia Air Force Group Captain Luke Stoodley. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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United Nations Command Rear change of command

Royal Australia Air Force Group Captain Barbara Courtney, United Nations Command (Rear) commander, gives a speech during the UNC (Rear) change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28, 2014. As the United Nations Command’s principal representative in Japan, the UNC (Rear) maintains the status of forces agreement regarding United Nations Forces in Japan during armistice conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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United Nations Command Rear change of command

(Right to left) Royal Australia Air Force Group Captain Barbara Courtney, incoming United Nations Command (Rear) commander, receives the guidon from U.S. Army Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, commander of the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28, 2014. As the UNC’s principal representative in Japan, the UNC (Rear) maintains the status of forces agreement regarding United Nations Forces in Japan during armistice conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Relased)

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