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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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July Samurai Challenge

A Samurai Challenge participant holds a 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

A Samurai Challenge participant prepares to pass a football 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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CMSGT TIMOTHY A. HAYS

Official bio photo of Chief Master Sgt. Timothy A. Hays, 374th Airlift Wing command chief.

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COLONEL DANIEL E. MENDOZA

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

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TIMOTHY A. HAYS

Biography photo of 374th Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt, Timothy A. Hays.

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COLONEL DANIEL E. MENDOZA

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

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374 AW commander completes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, taxis on the flightline during his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2026. The flight marked the conclusion of his tenure as commander of the 374 AW and honored his service and leadership during his assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW commander completes final flight

The patch of U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney rests on the wall in the heritage room of the 36th Airlift Squadron following his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2026. The final flight, also known as a fini flight, is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW commander completes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, prepares to exit the cockpit after his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2026. The flight marked the conclusion of his tenure as commander of the 374 AW and honored his service and leadership during his assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW commander completes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, poses for a group photo following his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2026. The final flight, also known as a fini flight, is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW commander completes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, participates in a traditional final flight celebration following his landing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2026. The final flight, also known as a fini flight, is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW commander completes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, participates in a traditional final flight celebration following his landing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2026. The flight marked the conclusion of his tenure as commander of the 374 AW and honored his service and leadership during his assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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54th U.S.-Japan B-29 Memorial Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, pours a libation offering of bourbon during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at the Sengen Shrine, Shizuoka, Japan, June 20, 2026. On June 20, 1945, two B-29 aircraft collided in midair during a bombing run over Shizuoka City. Twenty-three aircrew members were killed, along with approximately 2,000 Japanese civilians. Since 1972, residents of Shizuoka have conducted a memorial service alongside members from the 374 AW, honoring both the fallen B-29 crewmembers and the citizens of Shizuoka who perished in the bombing raids. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Scott Fremming)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Lori Darr, 374th Operations Support Squadron airfield operations systems officer, waits in line to present an incense offering during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at the Sengen Shrine, Shizuoka, Japan, June 20, 2026. On June 20, 1945, two B-29 aircraft collided in midair during a bombing run over Shizuoka City. Twenty-three aircrew members were killed, along with approximately 2,000 Japanese civilians. Since 1972, residents of Shizuoka have conducted a memorial service, alongside members from the 374 AW, to honor both the fallen B-29 crewmembers and the citizens of Shizuoka who perished in the bombing raids. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Scott Fremming)

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A Japanese Buddhist priest conducts a recitation of sutras during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at the Sengen Shrine, Shizuoka, Japan, June 20, 2026. On June 20, 1945, two B-29 aircraft collided in midair during a bombing run over Shizuoka City. Twenty-three aircrew members were killed, along with approximately 2,000 Japanese civilians. Since 1972, residents of Shizuoka have conducted a memorial service alongside members from the 374 AW, honoring both the fallen B-29 crewmembers and the citizens of Shizuoka who perished in the bombing raids. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Scott Fremming)

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260620-F-HX653-1009

Japanese Buddhist priests conduct a recitation of sutras during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at the Sengen Shrine, Shizuoka, Japan, June 20, 2026. On June 20, 1945, two B-29 aircraft collided in midair during a bombing run over Shizuoka City. Twenty-three aircrew members were killed, along with approximately 2,000 Japanese civilians. Since 1972, residents of Shizuoka have conducted a memorial service alongside members from the 374 AW, honoring both the fallen B-29 crewmembers and the citizens of Shizuoka who perished in the bombing raids. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Scott Fremming)

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