From center left, U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Brian Denaro, U.S. Space Forces - Indo-Pacific commander, Col. Ryan Laughton, outgoing commander of U.S. Space Forces - Japan, and Col. John Patrick, incoming commander of U.S. Space Forces - Japan, stand at attention during the U.S. Space Forces - Japan change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2026. This event marked a historic milestone as the first transfer of leadership for the recently established component, highlighting the growing integration of bilateral space operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)
| Date Taken: | 06.02.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.08.2026 20:19 |
| Photo ID: | 9735313 |
| VIRIN: | 260603-F-YL411-1169 |
| Resolution: | 3772x2515 |
| Size: | 3.43 MB |
| Location: | YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, JP |
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