U.S. Air Force Capt. Colton McConnell, 459th Airlift Squadron pilot, hands out unit and UH-1N Huey farewell patches to Japanese Air Self-Defense Force personnel during a bilateral exchange 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 01:33 |
Photo ID: | 9167933 |
VIRIN: | 250627-F-BG120-1604 |
Resolution: | 4104x2734 |
Size: | 3.49 MB |
Location: | KOMATSU AIR BASE, ISHIKAWA, JP |
Web Views: | 8 |
Downloads: | 1 |
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