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USAF, JASDF come together for annual mochi pounding ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, delivers opening remarks during an annual mochi pounding ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2023. During his remarks, Roddan expressed gratitude to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroyuki Ishii, Operations Support Wing commander, for inviting members of Team Yokota to the ceremony and reaffirmed his belief that the U.S. and Japan would continue to work closely together to strengthen their relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan
VIRIN: 231214-F-GS842-1068.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.11 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON D5

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/80

ISO

4500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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