U.S. Air Force Captains Colin McMahon and Brian Reed, 459th Airlift Squadron pilots, hand out patches to Japanese Air Self-Defense Force personnel assigned to the Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron after a familiarization tour of the C-12J Huron at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. Patch exchanges within military forces, both joint and multilateral, symbolize a gesture of goodwill and respect. Exchanging patches reinforce the bonds between allies and partners, furthering interoperability between nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell/Modified for security purposes)
Date Taken: | 06.27.2025 |
Date Posted: | 07.08.2025 01:34 |
Photo ID: | 9167924 |
VIRIN: | 250627-F-BG120-1733 |
Resolution: | 4528x3016 |
Size: | 3.42 MB |
Location: | KOMATSU AIR BASE, ISHIKAWA, JP |
Web Views: | 23 |
Downloads: | 1 |
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