U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team honors tradition in ceremonial exchanges with Japanese counterparts

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Andrew Paquin, Honor Guard ceremonial operations officer in charge, and a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 302nd Military Police Company stand at attention during a visit to JGSDF Camp Ichigaya, Japan, April 22, 2025. As part of the exchange, the Drill Team performed their routine and observed the 302nd MP Company’s precision drill demonstration, fostering mutual engagement and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

250422-F-PM645-1021.JPG Photo By: Yasuo Osakabe

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Andrew Paquin, Honor Guard ceremonial operations officer in charge, and a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 302nd Military Police Company stand at attention during a visit to JGSDF Camp Ichigaya, Japan, April 22, 2025. As part of the exchange, the Drill Team performed their routine and observed the 302nd MP Company’s precision drill demonstration, fostering mutual engagement and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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