JAPAN
Col. Richard McElhaney prepares a meal for an unaccompanied Airman.

(Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, prepares a meal for an unaccompanied Airman at the Samurai Cafe Dining Facility at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 28, 2024. Unaccompanied Airmen are based on location without family or dependents. To bring familial support and foster belongingness during the holiday season, the Yokota leadership teams dedicated time to provide meals for Airmen.

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