U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kelsey Cavender, 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron CV-22 crew chief, applies the new 21st SOAMXS patch on his uniform during the 753rd SOAMXS redesignation ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2024. The 753rd SOAMXS was redesignated as the 21st SOAMXS in line with Air Force Special Operations Command’s strategic vision and operational imperatives. This effort optimizes unit and individual readiness, collaboration and combat effectiveness between the 21st SOAMXS and 21st Special Operations Squadron.