Tech. Sgt. Ronald Timbreza marshals a C-17 -5152 to its parking spot at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 The "Spirit of 'Go for Broke'" is named in honor of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. The 442nd, comprised of 3,800 Japanese Americans, fought with distinction during World War II in North Africa and Europe, becoming one of the most highly decorated units in the history of the U.S. military.
Barney Hajiro and Shizuya Hayashi, Medal of Honor recipients, and Ed Ichiyama pose in front of a C-17 Globemaster III named "The Spirit of 'Go for Broke'" during the aircraft's arrival ceremony at Hickam Air Force Base