Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 09.20.2025
Team Yokota members fill cups with sake during the 78th Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. Traditionally, when wooden mallets break through the lid of a ceremonial sake barrel, it signifies an opening for good fortune. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)...
Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 09.20.2025
Japan Air Self-Defense Force and 374th Airlift Wing leadership break open a barrel of celebratory Japanese sake during the 78th Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. Traditionally, when wooden mallets break through the lid of a ceremonial sake barrel, it signifies an opening for good fortune. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)...
Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 09.20.2025
The Yokota Samurai Taiko Drummers perform during the 78th Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. The Air Force Ball is a time-honored tradition where military communities come together to celebrate Air Force heritage and commemorate past and present contributions to national defense. Team Yokota celebrated the 78th Air Force birthday with a blend of Japanese and American......
Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 09.20.2025
From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, Amn. Kayla Karelas, 374 AW public affairs apprentice, and Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Hauck, 374 AW command chief, cut the ceremonial cake during the 78th Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. The Air Force Ball is a time-honored tradition where military communities come together to celebrate Air......
Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 09.20.2025
From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler McGahee, Yokota Air Base honor guardsman, presents the 374th Airlift Wing sword to Col. Richard McElhaney, 374 AW commander, before the ceremonial 78th Air Force Ball cake cutting at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. The Air Force Ball is a time-honored tradition where military communities come together to celebrate Air Force heritage and......
Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 09.20.2025
Team Yokota gathers to celebrate the 78th Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. The Air Force Ball is a time-honored tradition where military communities come together to celebrate Air Force heritage and commemorate past and present contributions to national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)...
Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 09.20.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, delivers remarks during the 78th Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. The Air Force Ball is a time-honored tradition where military communities come together to celebrate Air Force heritage and commemorate past and present contributions to national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman......
Photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey | 374th Airlift Wing | 09.20.2025
The Yokota Air Base Honor Guard posts the colors during the 78th Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. The Air Force Ball is a time-honored tradition where military communities come together to celebrate Air Force heritage and commemorate past and present contributions to national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)...
