Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.06.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Samantha Buchholtz, 374th Operations Support Squadron incoming commander, gives remarks during the 374 OSS change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2025. The change of command ceremony is a tradition dating back to the Roman era, where military leaders would pass batons, colors, standards, or ensigns that symbolized the passing of command to......
Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.06.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Powell, 374th Operations Group commander, left, presents the guidon to Lt. Col. Samantha Buchholtz, 374th Operations Support Squadron incoming commander, during the 374 OSS change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2025. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, the authority and responsibility associated with......
Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.06.2025
From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Powell, 374th Operations Group commander; Lt. Col. Scott Branco, 374th Operations Support Squadron outgoing commander, and Lt. Col. Samantha Buchholtz, 374 OSS incoming commander, prepare for the guidon transfer during the 374 OSS change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2025. The change of command ceremony formally transferred command......
Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.06.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Powell, 374th Operations Group commander, left, receives the guidon from Lt. Col. Scott Branco, 374th Operations Support Squadron outgoing commander, during the 374 OSS change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2025. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, the authority and responsibility associated with it.......
Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.06.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Scott Branco, 374th Operations Support Squadron outgoing commander, gives a final salute during the 374 OSS change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2025. Change of command ceremonies are time-honored traditions deeply-rooted in American military history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)...
Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.06.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Scott Branco, 374th Operations Support Squadron outgoing commander, gives remarks during the 374 OSS change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2025. Change of command ceremonies are time-honored traditions deeply-rooted in American military history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)...
Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.06.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Powell, 374th Operations Group commander, left, presents Lt. Col. Scott Branco, 374th Operations Support Squadron outgoing commander, with a Meritorious Service Medal during the 374 OSS change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2025. The change of command ceremony is a tradition dating back to the Roman era, where military leaders would pass......
Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.06.2025
Attendees stand for the presentation of colors during the 374th Operations Support Squadron change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2025. The change of command ceremony is a tradition dating back to the Roman era, where military leaders would pass batons, colors, standards, or ensigns that symbolized the passing of command to subordinates in attendance, and ensured unit......
