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374th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Mendoza, 374th Airlift Wing commander, delivers remarks 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 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. Daniel Mendoza, center, stands after assuming command of the 374th Airlift Wing as Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, left, Fifth Air Force commander, and Col. Richard McElhaney, right, 374 AW outgoing commander, applaud during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of command from McElhaney to Mendoza. (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 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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July Samurai Challenge

Samurai Challenge participants play a game of Ultimate Frisbee at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 9, 2026. Events like the Samurai Challenge promote physical fitness, resilience and strong relationships that contribute to a ready and connected force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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July Samurai Challenge

Samurai Challenge participants play a game of football on a field at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 9, 2026. This month's competition featured Ultimate Frisbee and football, fostering teamwork, friendly competition and connections across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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July Samurai Challenge

A Samurai Challenge participant throws a frisbee at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 9, 2026. Through friendly athletic competition, participants strengthen teamwork and build connections that support mission readiness both on and off duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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July Samurai Challenge

Samurai Challenge teams congratulate one another after a game of football at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 9, 2026. This month's competition featured Ultimate Frisbee and football, fostering teamwork, friendly competition and connections across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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July Samurai Challenge

Samurai Challenge participants play a game of football at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 9, 2026. Events like the Samurai Challenge promote physical fitness, resilience and strong relationships that contribute to a ready and connected force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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