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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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JGSDF 1st AbnB commander receives Legion of Merit for outstanding service

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Junya Wakamatsu, 1st Airborne Brigade commander, expresses his gratitude after receiving the Legion of Merit from U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2025. Wakamatsu received the Legion of Merit for his exceptional leadership and accomplishments during his time at the JGSDF 1 AbnB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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JGSDF 1st AbnB commander receives Legion of Merit for outstanding service

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Junya Wakamatsu, 1st Airborne Brigade commander, gives a speech following his receipt of the Legion of Merit at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2025. Wakamatsu received the Legion of Merit for his exceptional leadership and accomplishments during his time at the JGSDF 1 AbnB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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JGSDF 1st AbnB commander receives Legion of Merit for outstanding service

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, shakes hands with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Junya Wakamatsu, 1st Airborne Brigade commander, following a Legion of Merit ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2025. The LOM certificate is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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JGSDF 1st AbnB commander receives Legion of Merit for outstanding service

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, presents a Legion of Merit certificate to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Junya Wakamatsu, 1st Airborne Brigade commander, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2025. The LOM certificate is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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JGSDF 1st AbnB commander receives Legion of Merit for outstanding service

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, presents the Legion of Merit to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Junya Wakamatsu, 1st Airborne Brigade commander, during a LOM ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2025. Wakamatsu received the Legion of Merit for his exceptional leadership and accomplishments during his time at the JGSDF 1 AbnB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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JGSDF 1st AbnB commander receives Legion of Merit for outstanding service

A Legion of Merit award rests in a wooden case during an award ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2025. U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, presented Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Junya Wakamatsu, 1st Airborne Brigade commander, with the Legion of Merit for his exceptional leadership and accomplishments during his time at the JGSDF 1 AbnB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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JGSDF 1st AbnB commander receives Legion of Merit for outstanding service

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Junya Wakamatsu, 1st Airborne Brigade commander, stand at attention during a Legion of Merit ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2025. Wakamatsu received the Legion of Merit for his exceptional leadership and accomplishments during his time at the JGSDF 1 AbnB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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JGSDF 1st AbnB commander receives Legion of Merit for outstanding service

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Junya Wakamatsu, 1st Airborne Brigade commander, speaks with U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, during an office call at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2025. Wakamatsu received the Legion of Merit for his exceptional leadership and accomplishments during his time at the JGSDF 1 AbnB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Yokota maintainers compete at Wrench Bender Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sidney Woodhouse, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, drags aircraft wheel chocks for a relay race during the Wrench Bender Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 28, 2025. Some of the games held at the rodeo included maintenance-themed charades, relay races, and a Tower of Tools game, where Airmen competed to build towers made of equipment they’d use during their daily work shifts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota maintainers compete at Wrench Bender Rodeo

From left, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kyle Ingram, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, presents the 374th Maintenance Group Wrench Bender Award for 2025 to Senior Airmen Joel LaFayette and Daiquan Baskin, 374th AMXS flying crew chiefs, during the Wrench Bender Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2025. The event highlighted the expertise of Airmen in maintenance through a series of competitive challenges, reinforcing teamwork, technical proficiency, and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Yokota maintainers compete at Wrench Bender Rodeo

Airmen assigned to the 374th Maintenance Group play charades during the Wrench Bender Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 28, 2025. The Wrench Bender Rodeo serves as a time to highlight the hard work of maintenance professionals at Yokota and an opportunity for them to demonstrate their technical prowess and cohesion within their units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota maintainers compete at Wrench Bender Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andy Massa, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief instructor, inspects tools during the Wrench Bender Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 28, 2025. During the rodeo, multiple units, including the 374th AMXS, 374th Maintenance Squadron, and 730th Aircraft Mobility Squadron, competed for the 374th Maintenance Group Wrench Bender Award for 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota maintainers compete at Wrench Bender Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jesse Valdivia, 730th Air Mobility Squadron crew chief, raises a stair ladder for a relay race during the Wrench Bender Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 28, 2025. The Wrench Bender Rodeo serves as a time to highlight the hard work of maintenance professionals at Yokota and an opportunity for them to demonstrate their technical prowess and cohesion within their units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota maintainers compete at Wrench Bender Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daiquan Baskin, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, pulls aircraft chocks towards the relay race finish line during the Wrench Bender Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 28, 2025. During the rodeo, multiple units, including the 374th AMXS, 374th Maintenance Squadron, and 730th Aircraft Mobility Squadron, competed for the 374th Maintenance Group Wrench Bender Award for 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota maintainers compete at Wrench Bender Rodeo

Aircraft wheel chocks provided by the 730th Aircraft Mobility Squadron are set out before the start of a relay race during the Wrench Bender Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 28, 2025. During the rodeo, multiple units, including the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 374th Maintenance Squadron, and 730th AMS, competed for the 374th Maintenance Group Wrench Bender Award for 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota maintainers compete at Wrench Bender Rodeo

An Airman assigned to the 374th Maintenance Group places tools back into a tool chest during the Wrench Bender Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 28, 2025. The Wrench Bender Rodeo serves as a time to highlight the hard work of maintenance professionals at Yokota and an opportunity for them to demonstrate their technical prowess and cohesion within their units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota maintainers compete at Wrench Bender Rodeo

Airmen assigned to the 730th Air Mobility Squadron compete in a Tower of Tools competition during the Wrench Bender Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 28, 2025. During the rodeo, multiple units, including the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 374th Maintenance Squadron, and 730th AMS, competed for the 374th Maintenance Group Wrench Bender Award for 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey

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Yokota maintainers compete at Wrench Bender Rodeo

A wrench-shaped cake is displayed during the Wrench Bender Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2025. The rodeo showcased Airmen’s maintenance skills through various competitions, fostering teamwork and readiness within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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