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)

PHOTO BY: Yasuo Osakabe
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NIKON D5

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24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

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63/10

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1/125

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400

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