JAPAN
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Howard, 374th Surgical Operation Squadron flight chief, holds a guidon during an open ranks inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2025. 

(Senior Airman Samantha White, U.S. Air Force)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Howard, 374th Surgical Operation Squadron flight chief, holds a guidon during an open ranks inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2025. Held to honor fallen service members before Memorial Day Weekend, the inspection was also conducted to support a wing-wide initiative to reinforce dress and appearance standards.

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