374 AW leadership immerses with MERC

374 AW leadership immerses with MERC

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, repairs a piece of medical equipment inside of an operating room during an immersion with the 374th Medical Support Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 8, 2026. Reliable medical equipment supports patient care capabilities and contributes to the health and readiness of service members, families and civilian personnel assigned to Yokota Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW leadership immerses with MERC

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and his spouse Carolyn McElhaney pose for a photo with Airmen assigned to the 374th Medical Support Squadron during an immersion with the unit at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 8, 2026. The immersion provided Wing leadership with a firsthand understanding of how medical support professionals sustain mission readiness through the maintenance and repair of medical equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW leadership immerses with MERC

Medical equipment used during surgical procedures is displayed during an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 8, 2026. Reliable medical equipment supports patient care capabilities and contributes to the health and readiness of service members, families and civilian personnel assigned to Yokota Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW leadership immerses with MERC

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, repairs a piece of medical equipment inside of an operating room during an immersion with the 374th Medical Support Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 8, 2026. The immersion provided Wing leadership with a firsthand understanding of how medical support professionals sustain mission readiness through the maintenance and repair of medical equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW leadership immerses with MERC

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, cleans a part before installing onto a piece of medical equipment inside of an operating room during an immersion with the 374th Medical Support Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 8, 2026. The immersion provided Wing leadership with a firsthand understanding of how medical support professionals sustain mission readiness through the maintenance and repair of medical equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW leadership immerses with MERC

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, inspects a part before installing onto a piece of medical equipment inside of an operating room during an immersion with the 374th Medical Support Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 8, 2026. Reliable medical equipment supports patient care capabilities and contributes to the health and readiness of service members, families and civilian personnel assigned to Yokota Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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The 374th Airlift Wing leadership participated in an immersion with the 374th Medical Support Squadron medical equipment repair center at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 8, 2026. During the immersion, U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374 AW commander, experienced hands-on repair of medical equipment located within the 374 Medical Group.