353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Master Sgt. Andrew Banta, master of ceremonies, announces the departing of the official party during the assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The two newly-activated squadrons will operate and maintain CV-22 Ospreys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

The Yokota Base Honor Guard waits to present the colors during an assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The ceremony recognized two newly-activated special operations squadrons at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Col. Jason Kirby, 353rd Special Operations Group commander, addresses the audience during an assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The ceremony recognized two newly-activated special operations squadrons at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Lt. Col. Jason Hock (right) assumes command of the 21st Special Operations Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The ceremony recognized two newly-activated special operations squadrons at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Lt. Col. Jason Hock (right) accepts the guidon of the 21st Special Operations Squadron from Col. Jason Kirby, 353rd Special Operations Group commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The ceremony recognized two newly-activated special operations squadrons at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Lt. Col Jason Hock, 21st Special Operations Squadron commander, speaks during the assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The 21st SOAMXS will maintain the CV-22 Ospreys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Airmen from the 21st Special Operations Squadron listen to the new commander, Lt. Col. Jason Hock’s speech at the assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The ceremony recognized two newly-activated special operations squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Maj. Larry Sepassi (right) assumes command of the 753rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The ceremony recognized two newly-activated special operations squadrons at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Maj. Larry Sepassi (right) accepts the guidon of the 753rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The 753rd SOAMXS are responsible for maintaining CV-22 Ospreys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Maj. Larry Sepassi, 753rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, addresses the audience at an assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The 753rd SOAMXS are responsible for maintaining CV-22 Ospreys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

An Airman with the 753rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron stands with the newly activated squadrons guidon during the assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Ai Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The two newly-activated squadrons will operate and maintain CV-22 Ospreys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Lt. Col Jason Hock, 21st Special Operations Squadron commander, poses for a photo immediately following the assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The ceremony recognized two newly-activated squadrons that will operate and maintain CV-22 Ospreys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

An Airman from Team Yokota looks at a CV-22 Osprey with his child during the assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. After the Ceremony guest were given the opportunity to tour the Ospreys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Published July 2, 2019
By Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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