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18th Operations Group change of command

An Airmen with the 18th Operations Group swaps the name of Col. Henry Schantz, outgoing 18th Operations Group commander, with the name of Col. David Deptula, incoming 18th Operations Group commander, on an F-15C Eagle during the 18th OG change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. The 18th OG manages the flight activities of Kadena, bringing U.S. airpower to the farthest reaches of the globe with operations that include search and rescue, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation, and airborne air control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th Operations Group change of command

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Schantz, right, outgoing 18th Operations Group commander, relinquishes the guidon to Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, left, 18th Wing commander, during the 18th OG change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. Passing the unit's guidon is a tradition where the outgoing commander symbolically relinquishes responsibility and authority by passing the guidon to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th Operations Group change of command

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Schantz, outgoing 18th Operations Group commander, speaks during the change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. The 18th OG manages the flight activities of Kadena, bringing U.S. airpower to the farthest reaches of the globe with operations that include search and rescue, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation, and airborne air control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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753rd SOAMXS holds redesignation ceremony

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jackson Magdefrau, 21st Special Operations Aircraft Squadron director of operations, gives his first salute to Lt. Col. Eric Cranford, 21st SOAMXS commander, during the 753rd SOAMXS redesignation ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2024. The 753rd SOAMXS was redesignated as the 21st SOAMXS in line with Air Force Special Operations Command’s strategic vision and operational imperatives. This effort optimizes unit and individual readiness, collaboration and combat effectiveness between the 21st SOAMXS and 21st Special Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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753rd SOAMXS holds redesignation ceremony

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kelsey Cavender, 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron CV-22 crew chief, applies the new 21st SOAMXS patch on his uniform during the 753rd SOAMXS redesignation ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2024. The 753rd SOAMXS was redesignated as the 21st SOAMXS in line with Air Force Special Operations Command’s strategic vision and operational imperatives. This effort optimizes unit and individual readiness, collaboration and combat effectiveness between the 21st SOAMXS and 21st Special Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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753rd SOAMXS holds redesignation ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Cranford, right, 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, and Col. Shawn Young, left, 353rd Special Operations Wing commander, stand at attention after assuming command of the 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during the redesignation ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 21. 2024. The 753rd SOAMXS was redesignated as the 21st SOAMXS in line with Air Force Special Operations Command’s strategic vision and operational imperatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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753rd SOAMXS holds redesignation ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Cranford, right, 753rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, salutes Col. Shawn Young, 353rd Special Operations Wing commander, while assuming command of the 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during the redesignation ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 21. 2024. The 753rd SOAMXS was redesignated as the 21st SOAMXS in line with Air Force Special Operations Command’s strategic vision and operational imperatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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753rd SOAMXS holds redesignation ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Cranford, right, 753rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, unfurls the new 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guidon during the 753rd SOAMXS redesignation ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2024. The 753rd SOAMXS was redesignated as the 21st SOAMXS in line with Air Force Special Operations Command’s strategic vision and operational imperatives. This effort optimizes unit and individual readiness, collaboration and combat effectiveness between the 21st SOAMXS and 21st Special Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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753rd SOAMXS holds redesignation ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Cranford, right, 753rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, retires the 753rd SOAMXS guidon during the 753rd SOAMXS redesignation ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2024. The 753rd SOAMXS was redesignated as the 21st SOAMXS in line with Air Force Special Operations Command’s strategic vision and operational imperatives. This effort optimizes unit and individual readiness, collaboration and combat effectiveness between the 21st SOAMXS and 21st Special Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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753rd SOAMXS holds redesignation ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Cranford, 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, gives remarks during the 753rd SOAMXS redesignation ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2024. The 753rd SOAMXS was redesignated as the 21st SOAMXS in line with Air Force Special Operations Command’s strategic vision and operational imperatives. This effort optimizes unit and individual readiness, collaboration and combat effectiveness between the 21st SOAMXS and 21st Special Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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753rd SOAMXS holds redesignation ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Young, 353rd Special Operations Wing commander, gives remarks during the 753rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron redesignation ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2024. The 753rd SOAMXS was redesignated to the 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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USAF, Marine Corps, showcase commitment with bilateral defense of Okinawa working group.

U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members pose for a photo during the Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group outbrief at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2024. BDOWG not only bolsters the defense of Okinawa, but allows all members to have a clear understanding of allied operations, enhancing joint force operational efficiency in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E Rios Calderon)
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USAF, Marine Corps, showcase commitment with bilateral defense of Okinawa working group.

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Takayuki Terasaki Southwestern Air Defense Force commander, gives his closing remarks during the Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group conference at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2024. BDOWG not only bolsters the defense of Okinawa, but allows all members to have a clear understanding of allied operations, enhancing joint force operational efficiency in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E Rios Calderon)
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USAF, Marine Corps, showcase commitment with bilateral defense of Okinawa working group.

From left, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Takayuki Terasaki Southwestern Air Defense Force commander, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Eric Austin, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, attend the Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group conference at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2024. BDOWG not only bolsters the defense of Okinawa, but allows all members to have a clear understanding of allied operations, enhancing joint force operational efficiency in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E Rios Calderon)
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USAF, Marine Corps, showcase commitment with bilateral defense of Okinawa working group.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James Lomsdale, 1st Marine Air Wing air control anti-air warfare officer, briefs attendees during a conference in support of the Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2024. BDOWG helps increase interoperability between U.S. Forces and JASDF members while further developing joint and bilateral tactics and procedures in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E Rios Calderon)
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USAF, Marine Corps, showcase commitment with bilateral defense of Okinawa working group.

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen discuss details during a multi-day conference in support of the Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2024. BDOWG allowed all participating services to observe, learn and discuss ways to increase bilateral training efforts, operational integration, overall defense, safety and regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E Rios Calderon)
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USAF, Marine Corps, showcase commitment with bilateral defense of Okinawa working group.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Disk, 18th Operations Supports Squadron exercises and plans flight commander, discusses exercise details with members of the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Air Self-Defense Force in support of the Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2024. BDOWG helps increase interoperability between U.S. Forces and JASDF members while further developing joint and bilateral tactics and procedures in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E Rios Calderon)
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Yokota displays airlift proficiency during Valiant Shield 24

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade board a U.S. Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 115th Airlift Squadron during Valiant Shield 24 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2024. C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th and 115th Airlift Squadrons moved over 80 JGSDF paratroopers and several tons of cargo and equipment to meet VS24 objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)
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Yokota displays airlift proficiency during Valiant Shield 24

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade prepare to board U.S. Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 115th Airlift Squadron during Valiant Shield 24 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2024. C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th and 115th Airlift Squadrons moved over 80 JGSDF paratroopers and several tons of cargo and equipment to meet VS24 objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)
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Yokota displays airlift proficiency during Valiant Shield 24

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade prepare to board U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during Valiant Shield 24 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2024. VS24 is a multinational, biennial field training exercise focused on integration of joint training in a multi-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)
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