YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, addresses the wing during a commander's call at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2013. August discussed the way ahead for Yokota, which, like other U.S. military installations, faces significant budget cuts as a result of sequestration. He stated that now is in fact a good time to be at Yokota, since the wing's current challenges present opportunities for leaders and their teams to prove themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Salazar)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Tech. Sgt. Clayton Lochman, 374th Maintenance Squadron, left, asks a question concerning Yokota's response to financial challenges stemming from sequestration to Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, right, during a commander's call at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2013. August urged Airmen to protect, preserve and consume government resources as if they were their own. He also stressed that Yokota will maintain its core capabilities, even as leaders seek to do less with less. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Salazar)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander speaks to Airmen about the importance of preserving and protecting Yokota's combat and critical mission capabilities amid budget challenges during a commander's all call at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2013. August stressed that solutions will require a team effort and often flow from the bottom up. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Salazar)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Yokota's commander addresses challenges, opportunities facing PACAF's airlift wing

Published March 12, 2013