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374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Mendoza, 374th Airlift Wing incoming commander, salutes Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, Fifth Air Force commander, after receiving the guidon during the 374 AW change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2026. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander, ensuring continuity of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Donavan Laskey, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, salutes while the Yokota Air Base honor guard posts the colors during the 374 AW change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of command from Col. Richard McElhaney to Col. Daniel Mendoza. The change of command is a time-honored military tradition that allows Airmen to witness the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another, ensuring continuity of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, delivers remarks during the 374 AWchange of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of command from McElhaney to Col. Daniel Mendoza. The change of command is a time-honored military tradition that allows Airmen to witness the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another, ensuring continuity of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, renders his final salute during the 374 AW change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of command from McElhaney to Col. Daniel Mendoza. The change of command is a time-honored military tradition that allows Airmen to witness the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another, ensuring continuity of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

From right, U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, relinquishes the guidon to Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, Fifth Air Force commander, during the 374 AWchange of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2026. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander, ensuring continuity of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, Fifth Air Force commander, passes the guidon toCol. Daniel Mendoza, 374th Airlift Wing incoming commander, during the 374 AW change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2026. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander, ensuring continuity of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Mendoza, 374th Airlift Wing commander, renders his first salute to the 374 AW during the change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a tradition dating back to the Roman era, where military leaders would pass batons, colors, standards, or ensigns that symbolized the passing of command to subordinates in attendance, and ensuring continuity of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, gives his final speech during the 374 AW change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of command from McElhaney to Col. Daniel Mendoza. The change of command is a time-honored military tradition that allows Airmen to witness the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another, ensuring continuity of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, Fifth Air Force commander gives remarks as he officiates for the 374th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of command from Col. Richard McElhaney to Col. Daniel Mendoza. The change of command is a time-honored military tradition that allows Airmen to witness the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another, ensuring continuity of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

The 374th Airlift Wing salutes during the change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of command from U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney to U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Mendoza. The change of command is a time-honored military tradition that allows Airmen to witness the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another, ensuring continuity of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Menezes, 374th Airlift Wing chief of staff, calls the formation to parade rest during the 374th AW change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of command from Col. Richard McElhaney to Col. Daniel Mendoza. The change of command is a time-honored military tradition that allows Airmen to witness the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another, ensuring continuity of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

The 374th Airlift Wing salutes during the change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2026. The change of command is a time-honored military tradition that allows Airmen to witness the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another, ensuring continuity of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

A hangar with the wing motto Swift to Fight is prepared for the 374th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2026. Col. Richard McElhaney relinquished command of the wing to Col. Daniel Mendoza. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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COLONEL DANIEL E. MENDOZA

Official bio photo of Col. Daniel E. Mendoza, 374th Airlift Wing commander.

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COLONEL DANIEL E. MENDOZA

Biography photo of the 374th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Daniel E. Mendoza.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, shakes hands with Hiroyuki Abe, mayor of Tama, at the Tama City Hall, Japan, July 3, 2026. Fostering strong relationships with local mayors helps strengthen the U.S. and Japan partnership, enabling Yokota Air Base to continue supporting safe, stable, and effective operations throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, poses for a photo with Katsuhiro Takahashi, mayor of Inagi, at the Inagi City Hall, Japan, July 3, 2026. These types of events strengthen the bonds between installation leadership and surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, holds a meeting with Daishi Sakai, mayor of Tachikawa, at the Tachikawa City Hall, Japan, July 2, 2026. These types of events strengthen the bonds between installation leadership and surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, shakes hands with Shinsuke Usui, mayor of Akishima, at the Akishima City Office, Japan, July 2, 2026. These types of events strengthen the bonds between installation leadership and surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, converses with Yasuhiro Yamazaki, mayor of Musashimurayama, at the Musashimurayama City Hall, Japan, July 2, 2026. These meetings promote positive relations between U.S military members and local Japanese people while immersing leadership in the affairs of the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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