374th Airlift Wing, Change of Command

　　On 1st June (Wed.), Colonel Scott P.Goodwin arrived to the commander of Yokora Air Base as the successor of Colonel Schissler from Little Rock Air Base, Arkansas.　In the morning of the day, the change of command ceremony was held under the command of Lt.Gen.Wright (5AF/CC) in the presence of the airmen of 374th Airlift Wing, many distinguish guests and families at the hunger of Yokota AB.　JAAGA officers, Ochi, Enoki, Bandoh and Matsui were present at the ceremony.　Under the performance by Yokota Air Band, three commanders went up the stage, the national flags of United States and Japan and the colors followed, then the national anthem of both countries were performed.　In the ceremony, Commander Wright presented the medal to Col.Schissler who would leave and introduced Col.Goodwin to the audience.　After this, General received the commanding flag from Col. Schissler, and gave it to new commander, Col.Goodwin. At the stage, Col. Schissler had a speech, he talked about the memory of his assignment at Yokota AB and cited "If possible, someday I wish to return as a commander to this wonderful Japan".　In succession, new commander Col.Goodwin strongly stated " I am very honor to be assigned as the commander of most glorious and historic 374th Airlift Wing.　After the ceremony, we moved to Yokota Officer's Club, and attended the welcome reception.　Then we exchanged friendship with VIPs of Yokota AB and many guests.　The predecessor, Col. Schissler, moves to J-5 office of Joint Staffs Office, Pentagon Washington DC..　(Reported by secretariat Ochi)

　