From start to finish: 374th AW commander immerses with Rise and Grind team

From start to finish: 374th AW commander immerses with Rise and Grind team

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, speaks with a Rise and Grind staff member during an immersion at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2026. The visit gave him an opportunity to hear directly from the staff about their experiences serving the Yokota community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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From start to finish: 374th AW commander immerses with Rise and Grind team

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, poses for a photo with the Rise and Grind staff following an immersion at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2026. The immersion gave him a behind-the-scenes look at daily operations and the team that keeps Team Yokota fueled and mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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From start to finish: 374th AW commander immerses with Rise and Grind team

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, observes a cook preparing sandwiches during an immersion at the Rise and Grind restaurant at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2026. The visit gave him a firsthand look at the kitchen operations and food preparation that keep Airmen fueled throughout the duty day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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From start to finish: 374th AW commander immerses with Rise and Grind team

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, serves customers behind the counter during an immersion at the Rise and Grind restaurant at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2026. The visit highlighted the front-of-house team responsible for greeting customers and serving Airmen throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, speaks with a Rise and Grind staff member during an immersion at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2026. The visit gave him an opportunity to hear directly from the staff about their experiences serving the Yokota community.