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459 AS visits JASDF sister squadron for bilateral exchange, UH-1N crew bids farewell

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kayli Rodriguez, 459th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, gestures farewell to Japanese Air Self-Defense Force personnel assigned to Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron after a bilateral engagement at Komatsu Air Base Japan, June 28, 2025. Through routine visits and bilateral engagements - such as cultural and subject matter exchanges - ties between the U.S. Air Force and JASDF continue to grow, supporting the importance of strengthening partnerships with allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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459 AS visits JASDF sister squadron for bilateral exchange, UH-1N crew bids farewell

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Reed, 459th Airlift Squadron pilot, observes Mount Fuji from a UH-1N Huey en route to Komatsu Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. The 459 AS maintains a forward presence in the Pacific and provides responsive airlift support for distinguished visitors, as well as other priority passengers and cargo, on travel vital to the national security interest of the United States. The squadron maintains both UH-1N and C-12J Huron mission-ready aircrews to conduct aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue and priority airlift missions throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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459 AS visits JASDF sister squadron for bilateral exchange, UH-1N crew bids farewell

U.S. Air Force Capt. Colton McConnell, 459th Airlift Squadron pilot, prepares a UH-1N Huey for parking configuration after landing at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. The 459 AS maintains a forward presence in the Pacific and provides responsive airlift support for distinguished visitors, as well as other priority passengers and cargo, on travel vital to the national security interest of the United States. The squadron maintains both UH-1N and C-12J Huron mission-ready aircrews to conduct aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue and priority airlift missions throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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459 AS visits JASDF sister squadron for bilateral exchange, UH-1N crew bids farewell

A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron pilot provides a capability brief to U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. KARS, based in Komatsu Air Base, operate U-125A and UH-60J Black Hawk aircraft for search-and-rescue operations in mountains and seascapes. They also provide airlift support in disaster response, such as their assistance in the aftermath of the Noto Earthquake in January 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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459 AS visits JASDF sister squadron for bilateral exchange, UH-1N crew bids farewell

U.S. Air Force Capt. Rachel Curtis, 459th Airlift Squadron pilot and Senior Airman Kayli Rodriguez, 459 AS flight engineer, receive a tour of a Japanese Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J Black Hawk during a bilateral exchange at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. Through routine visits and bilateral engagements - such as cultural and subject matter exchanges - ties between the U.S. Air Force and JASDF continue to grow, supporting the importance of strengthening partnerships with allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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459th AS change of command

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Yokota Honor Guard members post the colors during the 459th Airlift Squadron change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on June 15, 2012. A change of command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrea Salazar)

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515 AMOG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Cataleya Carlson, 515th Air Mobility Operations Group incoming commander, renders a first salute during the 515 AMOG change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2025. Change of command ceremonies are time-honored traditions deeply-rooted in American military history. (Courtesy Photo by Jo Garcia)

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515 AMOG Change of Command

Attendees stand for the presentation of colors during the 515th Air Mobility Operations Group change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2025. 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 ensured unit members were never without official leadership or a continuation of trust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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515 AMOG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jens Lyndrup, 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing commander, left, presents the guidon to Col. Cataleya Carlson, 515th Air Mobility Operations Group incoming commander, during the 515 AMOG change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2025. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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730 AMS open house provides traveling answers

Senior Airman Nestor Reyes, 374th Security Forces Squadron customs and immigration agent, responds to questions at the 730th Air Mobility Squadron open house at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2014. More than 75 base personnel attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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730 AMS open house provides traveling answers

Senior Airman Nestor Reyes, 374th Security Forces Squadron customs and immigration agent, briefs at the 730th Air Mobility Squadron open house at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2014. More than 75 base personnel attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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730 AMS open house provides traveling answers

Airman 1st Class Tanner Salmonson, 730th Air Mobility Squadron passenger service agent, answers questions at the 730 AMS open house at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2014. The open house provided Airmen, dependents and Department of Defense civilians with the opportunity to learn about the programs available from the 730th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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730 AMS open house provides traveling answers

Airman 1st Class Cameron White, 730th Air Mobility Squadron passenger service agent, briefs base personnel at the 730 AMS open house at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2014. White was one of four representatives chosen to answer questions on topics such as environmental morale leave, categories for space available flights and documentation needed for pets during a PCS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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730 AMS open house provides traveling answers

Airman 1st Class Tanner Salmonson, 730th Air Mobility Squadron passenger service agent, hands out flyers at the 730 AMS open house at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2014. The flyers contained information on 730 AMS programs and services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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9/11 Tower Run

Yokota Air Base members salute during the playing of the Japanese and American National Anthems at the opening ceremony of the sixth annual Yokota Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Tower Run, Sept. 11, 2018. Team Yokota and local firefighters joined together to pay tribute and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the terrorist attacks in New York City, Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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9/11 Tower Run

Master Sgt. Tyson Turner, 374th Security Forces Squadron superintendent of logistics and readiness, salutes during the playing of the Japanese and American National Anthems at the opening ceremony of the sixth annual Yokota Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Tower Run, Sept. 11, 2018. Team Yokota and local firefighters joined together to pay tribute and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the terrorist attacks in New York City, Sept. 11, 2001.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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9/11 Tower Run

Col. Otis T. Jones, 374th Airlift Wing commander, speaks at the opening ceremony of the sixth annual Yokota Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Tower Run, Sept. 11, 2018. Team Yokota and local firefighters joined together to pay tribute and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the terrorist attacks in New York City, Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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9/11 Tower Run

A tower run participant releases a dog-tag into a fire fighter's helmet during the sixth annual Yokota Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Tower Run at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2018. Each run participant held a dog-tag with the name of a first responder who lost their life in the terrorist attacks in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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9/11 Tower Run

A tower run participant runs up a flight of stairs during the sixth annual Yokota Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Tower Run, Sept. 11, 2018. Each participant ran up and down to tower to honor the first responders who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in New York City, Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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9/11 Tower Run

374th Civil Engineering Squadron firefighters participate in the sixth annual Yokota Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Tower Run, Sept. 11, 2018. Team Yokota and local firefighters joined together to pay tribute and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the terrorist attacks in New York City, Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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