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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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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

A World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft engine component is displayed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The component was discovered during a construction project on the installation and later identified as historically significant by Japanese aviation experts before being transferred to Japanese representatives for continued research and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

A World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft engine component is displayed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The component was discovered during a construction project on the installation and later identified as historically significant by Japanese aviation experts before being transferred to Japanese representatives for continued research and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

Dr. Callie Oldfield, left, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental scientist, hands a World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft artifact to a Japanese representative for loading at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The artifacts were discovered during a construction project on the installation and later identified as historically significant by Japanese aviation experts before being transferred for continued research and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kaori Matsukasa)

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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

Dr. Callie Oldfield, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental scientist, packs a World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft component into a box for transport at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The artifact was discovered during a construction project on the installation and later identified as historically significant by Japanese aviation experts before being transferred to Japanese representatives for continued research and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kaori Matsukasa)

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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

Members of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron assist Japanese representatives with packing World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft artifacts into boxes for transport at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The artifacts were discovered during a construction project on the installation and later identified as historically significant by Japanese aviation experts before being transferred for continued research and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kaori Matsukasa)

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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

Japanese representatives receive World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft artifacts at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The artifacts were discovered during a construction project on the installation and were transferred for continued research and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kaori Matsukasa)

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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft artifacts are displayed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The artifacts, discovered during a construction project on the installation, were transferred to Japanese representatives for continued research and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft artifacts are displayed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The artifacts, discovered during a construction project on the installation, were transferred to Japanese representatives for continued research and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

A World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft engine component is displayed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The component was discovered during a construction project on the installation and later identified as historically significant by Japanese aviation experts before being transferred to Japanese representatives for continued research and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

A World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft artifact is exposed during a Japan Facilities Improvement Program construction project at Yokota Air Base, Japan, in late January 2026. The artifacts were discovered approximately 7 to 10 feet below ground near the former Building 800 site and were later identified as historically significant by Japanese aviation experts before being transferred for continued research and preservation. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S. Navy personnel conduct airborne training over Yokota Air Base

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, releases U.S. Navy personnel during an airborne training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2026. The training provided an opportunity to improve readiness, refine airborne operations and reinforce partnerships between U.S. military services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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U.S. Navy personnel conduct airborne training over Yokota Air Base

A U.S. Navy sailor descends after jumping from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during airborne training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2026. The training provided an opportunity to enhance airborne proficiency and strengthen interoperability between joint force partners operating throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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U.S. Navy personnel conduct airborne training over Yokota Air Base

A U.S. Navy sailor descends after jumping from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during airborne training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2026. The training provided an opportunity to enhance airborne proficiency and strengthen interoperability between joint force partners operating throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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U.S. Navy personnel conduct airborne training over Yokota Air Base

U.S. Navy personnel descend after jumping from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, during an airborne training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2026. The training provided an opportunity to enhance airborne proficiency and strengthen interoperability between joint force partners operating throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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4 RS beds down RQ-4 Global Hawk mission at Yokota Air Base

A U.S. Air Force RQ-4B Global Hawk Block 40 assigned to the 4th Reconnaissance Squadron taxis on the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2026. The mission of the 4 RS is to support U.S. intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance priorities, operational plans and contingency operations throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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4 RS beds down RQ-4 Global Hawk mission at Yokota Air Base

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Vincent Clemmings, 348th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4B Global Hawk Block 40 pilot, performs pre-inspection procedures at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2026. The Global Hawk provides persistent near-real-time coverage using imagery, signals intelligence and moving target indicator sensors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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4 RS beds down RQ-4 Global Hawk mission at Yokota Air Base

A U.S. Air Force RQ-4B Global Hawk Block 40 assigned to the 4th Reconnaissance Squadron is prepared for flying operations at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2026. The mission of the 4 RS is to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support to the U.S. and its allies with the high altitude, long endurance Global Hawk platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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4 RS beds down RQ-4 Global Hawk mission at Yokota Air Base

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Sullivan, 4th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4B Global Hawk Block 40 crew chief, performs pre-inspection procedures at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2026. The 4 RS provides persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in support of the U.S.-Japan Alliance and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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4 RS beds down RQ-4 Global Hawk mission at Yokota Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Rosato, 4th Reconnaissance Squadron avionics technician, performs pre-inspection procedures at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2026. The 4 RS provides launch and recovery operations for the remotely piloted RQ-4B Global Hawk Block 40, while the platform is piloted by aircrew assigned to the 348th Reconnaissance Squadron at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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