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SECDEF visits Japan during tour around the Pacific

(Left to right) U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth walks with Maj. Gen. George Rowell, United States Forces Japan deputy commander, upon arrival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2025. Hegseth visited military installations in Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, and Japan to meet with senior U.S. military and civilian leadership and participate in a series of bilateral meetings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW Reinforces standards through inspections

Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing stand at attention as they undergo an open ranks inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2025. The inspection was part of a wing-wide initiative to reaffirm dress and appearance standards, reinforcing discipline and readiness among Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW Reinforces standards through inspections

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Hauck, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, inspects Airmen’s uniforms during an open ranks inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2025. The 374 AW command team conducted the inspection as part of a quarterly initiative to promote dress and appearance standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW Reinforces standards through inspections

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, inspects Airmen’s uniforms during an open ranks inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2025. Quarterly dress and appearance inspections reinforce the importance of discipline, accountability, and professionalism in maintaining mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW Reinforces standards through inspections

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Hauck, 374 AW command chief, inspects Airmen’s uniforms during an open ranks inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2025. The 374 AW command team conducted the inspection as part of a quarterly initiative to promote dress and appearance standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW Reinforces standards through inspections

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Hauck, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, inspects Airmen’s uniforms during an open ranks inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2025. Quarterly dress and appearance inspections reinforce the importance of discipline, accountability, and professionalism in maintaining mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

Gifts for U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, are displayed on a table during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. Cochran completed his second tour at Yokota, with his first taking place from 2009-2012, when he served as a C-130H Hercules instructor pilot and chief of command post, and was a crucial part of Yokota’s response during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and ensuing tsunami that devastated eastern Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, holds a sword during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. As deputy commander, he was responsible for assisting the wing commander in the management, training and facilitating command and control of the Department of Defense’s premier airlift hub in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, and his spouse cut a cake during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. Cochran is a command pilot with more than 3,000 hours from serving in multiple mobility flying units throughout his career. Prior to his current assignment, he was the Military Deputy for the Rapid Global Mobility and Special Operations Forces Division, Directorate of Programs, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs at Headquarters United States Air Force, Arlington, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

Leaders from the 374th Airlift Wing pose for a photo after presenting U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, a gift during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. As deputy commander, he was responsible for assisting the wing commander in the management, training and facilitating command and control of the Department of Defense’s premier airlift hub in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, delivers a speech during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. As deputy commander, he was responsible for assisting the wing commander in the management, training and facilitating command and control of the Department of Defense’s premier airlift hub in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, delivers a speech during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. Cochran completed his second tour at Yokota, with his first taking place from 2009-2012, when he served as a C-130H Hercules instructor pilot and chief of command post, and was a crucial part of Yokota’s response during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and ensuing tsunami that devastated eastern Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, delivers a speech during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. Cochran is a command pilot with more than 3,000 hours from serving in multiple mobility flying units throughout his career. Prior to his current assignment, he was the Military Deputy for the Rapid Global Mobility and Special Operations Forces Division, Directorate of Programs, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs at Headquarters United States Air Force, Arlington, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM celebrates final farewell

U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, delivers a speech during his farewell celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. Cochran completed his second tour at Yokota, with his first taking place from 2009-2012, when he served as a C-130H Hercules instructor pilot and chief of command post, and was a crucial part of Yokota’s response during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and ensuing tsunami that devastated eastern Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM concludes second tour at Yokota

A patch from U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, is displayed on the wall of the heritage room in the 36th Airlift Squadron from his first tour between 2009-2012 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. This patch was displayed by Cochran after finishing his tour from 2009-2012, where he served as a C-130H Hercules instructor pilot and chief of command post, and was a crucial part of Yokota’s response to the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and ensuing tsunami that devastated Eastern Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM concludes second tour at Yokota

A patch from U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, is displayed on the wall of the heritage room in the 36th Airlift Squadron following his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. As deputy commander, he was responsible for assisting the wing commander in the management, training and facilitating command and control of the Department of Defense’s premier airlift hub in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM concludes second tour at Yokota

U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, places a patch on the wall of the heritage room in the 36th Airlift Squadron following his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. Cochran is a command pilot with more than 3,000 hours from serving in multiple mobility flying units throughout his career. Prior to his current assignment, Cochran was the Military Deputy for the Rapid Global Mobility and Special Operations Forces Division, Directorate of Programs, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs at Headquarters United States Air Force, Arlington, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM concludes second tour at Yokota

From the left, U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Col. Brett Cochran, 374 AW deputy commander, pose for a photo during the Legion of Merit ceremony following Cochran’s final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. Col. McElhaney presented the Legion of Merit to Cochran for his distinguished service and contribution to Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM concludes second tour at Yokota

From the left, U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, pins a medal onto Col. Brett Cochran, 374 AW deputy commander, during the Legion of Merit ceremony following Cochran’s final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. This is Cochran’s second tour at Yokota, the first from 2009-2012, where he served as a C-130H Hercules instructor pilot and chief of command post, and was a crucial part of Yokota’s response to the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and ensuing tsunami that devastated Eastern Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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374 AW DCOM concludes second tour at Yokota

From the left, U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Col. Brett Cochran, 374 AW deputy commander, stand at attention during the Legion of Merit ceremony following Cochran’s final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. As deputy commander, he was responsible for assisting the wing commander in the management, training and facilitating command and control of the Department of Defense’s premier airlift hub in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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