Photo by Airman Carissa McSwain | 374th Airlift Wing | 01.15.2026
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Hauck, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, poses for a photo with a shishi-mai lion dancer during the annual Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2026. In Japanese tradition, having one’s head lightly bitten by a shishi-mai lion dancer is believed to symbolize good luck, health and protection from evil spirits. (U.S. Air Force photo by......
Photo by Airman Carissa McSwain | 374th Airlift Wing | 01.15.2026
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, delivers opening remarks during a Japan Culture Day celebration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2026. The annual event provided an opportunity for a cultural exchange, strengthening ties and enhancing mutual understanding between U.S. and Japanese personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Carissa McSwain)...
Photo by Airman Carissa McSwain | 374th Airlift Wing | 01.15.2026
Event performers play taiko drums during Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2026. The annual celebration provided an opportunity for cultural exchange, strengthening ties and mutual understanding between U.S. and Japanese personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Carissa McSwain)...
Photo by Airman Carissa McSwain | 374th Airlift Wing | 01.15.2026
A Japan Culture Day participant dressed as a lion performs the shishi-mai dance during the annual event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2026. The traditional Japanese lion dance dates back to 752 and is commonly performed during the New Year and other festivals to symbolize good luck and ward off evil spirits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Carissa McSwain)...
Photo by Airman Carissa McSwain | 374th Airlift Wing | 01.15.2026
A Yokota community member participates in a mochi-pounding ceremony during Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. During the tradition, steamed rice is pounded into paste and molded into the desired shape to make the Japanese snack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Carissa McSwain)...
Photo by Airman Carissa McSwain | 374th Airlift Wing | 01.13.2026
U.S. Air Force veteran Dr. Jannell MacAulay speaks during a presentation to service members at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026. Dr. MacAulay served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot and commander, presenting attendees with lessons learned and exercises to assist servicemembers with stress and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Carissa McSwain)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater | 374th Airlift Wing | 03.11.2025
Members of the North Kanto Defense Bureau and 374th Airlift Wing leadership gather for a group photo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2025. The NKDB delegation visited Yokota to express gratitude for Col. Brett Cochran’s, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, efforts in strengthening U.S and Japan cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)...
Photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood | 374th Airlift Wing | 02.26.2025
U.S Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander speaks to personnel from the Pacific Air Force Air Postal Squadron Detachment 4 at Sydney, Australia, Feb. 26, 2025. The detachment was the second stop along 374 AW leadership route through New Zealand and Australia to visit international partners and connect with geographically-separated units under the 374th Airlift Wing.......
