From the left, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Major Gen. Ishihara Yoshitaka, 1st Airborne Brigade commanding general, and U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, pose for a photo during the Japan Defense Cooperation Medal ceremony at Camp Narashino, Dec. 18, 2025. The ceremony highlighted the enduring alliance between the U.S. and Japan, and underscored the shared commitment to cooperation and mutual respect that strengthens operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)
| Date Taken: | 12.18.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.22.2025 20:58 |
| Photo ID: | 9458296 |
| VIRIN: | 251218-F-MU566-1092 |
| Resolution: | 3673x2709 |
| Size: | 1.37 MB |
| Location: | CAMP NARASHINO, CHIBA, JP |
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