7/20/2012 - Lt. Gen. Thomas Conant, U.S. Pacific Command deputy commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Gen Sam Angelella, U.S. Forces, Japan, and 5th Air Force commander, during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2012. Passing the guidon is symbolic of passing the responsibility of command, a tradition dating back to Roman times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stacy Moless)

7/20/2012 - Lt. Gen. Burton M. Field, U.S. Forces, Japan, and 5th Air Force commander, gives his final salute as commander during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on July 20, 2012. Field will become the deputy chief of staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements at Headquarters, U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John D. Partlow)