374 AW commander completes final flight

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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374 AW commander completes final flight

The patch of U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney rests on the wall in the heritage room of the 36th Airlift Squadron following his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2026. The final flight, also known as a fini flight, is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW commander completes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, prepares to exit the cockpit after 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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374 AW commander completes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, poses for a group photo following his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2026. The final flight, also known as a fini flight, is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW commander completes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, participates in a traditional final flight celebration following his landing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2026. The final flight, also known as a fini flight, is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW commander completes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, participates in a traditional final flight celebration following his landing 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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U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, completed his fini-flight aboard a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2026. The fini-flight marked the conclusion of his tenure as commander of the 374 AW and honored his service and leadership during his assignment.