Photo by Senior Airman Samantha White | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.09.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cody Chiles, American Forces Network Pacific incoming commander, renders a first salute during the AFN change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2025. Change of command ceremonies are time-honored traditions deeply-rooted in American military history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)...
Photo by Senior Airman Samantha White | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.09.2025
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Wylie, American Forces Network Pacific broadcaster, presents flowers to the family of Lt. Col. Michael Hertzog, AFN outgoing commander, during the AFN change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2025. The change of command ceremony formally transferred command of the AFN Pacific from Hertzog to Lt. Col. Cody Chiles. (U.S. Air Force photo......
Photo by Senior Airman Samantha White | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.09.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cody Chiles, American Forces Network Pacific incoming commander, delivers remarks during the AFN change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 9, 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......
Photo by Senior Airman Samantha White | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.09.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Hertzog, American Forces Network Pacific outgoing commander, renders a final salute during the AFN change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 9, 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 Samantha White | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.09.2025
Christopher Vadnais, American Forces Network Headquarters director, presents the guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cody Chiles, AFN Pacific incoming commander during the AFN change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2025. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force photo......
Photo by Senior Airman Samantha White | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.09.2025
Christopher Vadnais, American Forces Network Headquarters director, receives the guidon from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Hertzog, AFN Pacific outgoing commander during the AFN change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2025. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force......
Photo by Senior Airman Samantha White | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.09.2025
Attendees stand for the presentation of the colors during the American Forces Network Pacific change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2025. The change of command ceremony formally transferred command of the AFN Pacific from Lt. Col. Michael Hertzog to Lt. Col. Cody Chiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)...
Photo by Senior Airman Samantha White | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.09.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Hertzog, American Forces Network Pacific outgoing commander, delivers remarks during the AFN change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2025. Change of command ceremonies are time-honored traditions deeply-rooted in American military history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)...
