Forged In History: 374th MXS Airmen yields new ceremonial sword for Yokota

Wing leadership and Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing stand together with the retired and newly presented Wing Ceremonial Swords at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2022. Col. James I. Baginski, former 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clark Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Hannah Bean
VIRIN: 220915-F-QX174-1006.JPG
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NIKON D850

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24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

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4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

1250

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