RMW517TC–A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Operations Group flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan during Col. Barry King’s, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, fini-flight, July 23, 2019. For many aircrew, the fini-flight is a way to recognize and honor fellow aviators for their dedication to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMHE1WY1–Capt. Jonathan Bonilla and 1st Lt. Vicente Vasquez, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Huey pilots, fly over Tokyo after completing night training April 25, 2016. The 459th AS frequently trains on a multitude of scenarios in preparation for potential real-world contingencies and operations. /Yasuo Osakabe
RMHEBJBW–From left to right, Staff Sgt. Leslie Charles, 374th Medical Operations Squadron independent duty medical technician, and Staff Sgt. Arturo Fernandez, 459th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, walk around a simulated emergency landing zone at the Shin-Tomei expressway's service area, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 5, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)
RMEG2CRE–Four C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron taxi out for a training mission during an eight-ship sortie June 4, 2012, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The training tested Yokota AB Airmen’s ability to perform large-force employment and tactics. Osakabe Yasuo
RMHEBREE–Four C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron taxi out for a training mission during an eight-ship sortie June 4, 2012, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The training tested Yokota AB Airmen’s ability to perform large-force employment and tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)
RMR7P7F3–Two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft sit on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2017. Yokota is the only forward-based tactical airlift squadron in the Pacific region. They provide C-130 aircrews to conduct theater airlift, special operations, aeromedical evacuation, repatriation and humanitarian relief missions.
RMHEB5YK–Capt. Jonathan Bonilla and 1st Lt. Vicente Vasquez, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Huey pilots, fly over Tokyo after completing night training April 25, 2016. The 459th AS frequently trains on a multitude of scenarios in preparation for potential real-world contingencies and operations. Yasuo Osakabe)
RMM38B52–Crew members from the 36th Airlift Squadron unload pallets at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 10, 2017. This is the 374th Airlift Wing’s fourth new C-130J as the base transitions from the H model. The new C-130J is 81%% quieter during takeoff, 14%% faster, can travel 1,287 km further, and can carry 4,090 kg more than its predecessor, the C-130H Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) 36th Airlift Squadron continues to transition to the new C-130J aboard Yokoa Air Base by #PACOM
RMM3802Y–Tech. Sgt. Seth Sarrett, 374th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, jumps out of a C-130J Super Hercules during a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017. The Training not only allowed the SERE to practice jumping, but it also allowed the Yokota aircrews to practice personnel drops and maintaining their qualifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) Airmen conduct SERE training aboard Yokota Air Base by #PACOM
RMM382Y1–A crew chief from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver an aircraft here. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical airland, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) U.S.
RMM36RG8–Brand new C-130J Super Hercules arrives in Yokota, Japan by #PACOM
RMM3TJGG–Capt. Jonathan Bonilla and 1st Lt. Vicente Vasquez, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Huey pilots, fly over Tokyo after completing night training April 25, 2016. The 459th AS frequently trains on a multitude of scenarios in preparation for potential real-world contingencies and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Yasuo Osakabe) 160425-F-PM645-918 by AirmanMagazine
RMM32M4K–Tech. Sgt. Christopher Rector, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Iroquois special missions aviator evaluator, lowers a hoist during a training flight over U.S. Army Garrison Yokohama North Dock, April 25, 2016. The 459 AS frequently train on a multitude of scenarios in order to stay prepared for potential real-world contingencies and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released) Maintaining a Ready Force for Potential Real-World Ops by #PACOM
RMW517XR–A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Operations Group approaches Yokota Air Base, Japan during Col. Barry King’s fini-flight, July 23, 2019. The fini-flight is a time honored tradition which gives pilot and crew a chance to celebrate their flying career one last time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMMN1N6A–Crew member from the 36th Airlift Squadron unloads luggage from a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 10, 2017. This is the fourth C-130J delivered to Yokota AB from Lockheed Martin facility. The new C-130J is 81% quieter during takeoff, 14% faster, can travel 1,287 km further, and can carry 4,090 kg more than its predecessor, the C-130H Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMR7P7EW–A C-130J Super Hercules is parked at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2017. This is the second C-130J delivered from Lockheed Martin, less than a month after the first was delivered March 6th. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions included tactical air land, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift.
RMW517TD–A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Operations Group approaches Yokota Air Base, Japan during Col. Barry King’s fini-flight, July 23, 2019. The fini-flight is a time honored tradition which gives pilot and crew a chance to celebrate their flying career one last time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMMN1N6D–Staff Sgt. Christopher Rivera, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, performs a post-flight inspection of a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 10, 2017. This is the 374th Airlift Wing’s fourth new C-130J as the base transitions from the H model. The new C-130J is 81% quieter during takeoff, 14% faster, can travel 1,287 km further, and can carry 4,090 kg more than its predecessor, the C-130H Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RFK70RJC–A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a routine sortie Sept. 12, 2017.
RMMN1N6C–Members of the C-130J delivery team pose for a photo in front of a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 10, 2017. This is the fourth C-130J delivered to Yokota AB from a Lockheed Martin facility. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions included tactical air land, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMR7P7EN–A C-130J Super Hercules approaches Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2017. This is the second C-130J delivered from Lockheed Martin, less than a month after the first was delivered March 6th. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions included tactical air land, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift.
RFK70RJB–A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a routine sortie Sept. 12, 2017.
RMMN1N6E–Crew chiefs from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform post-flight inspections at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 10, 2017. This is the 374th Airlift Wing’s fourth new C-130J as the base transitions from the H model. The new C-130J is 81% quieter during takeoff, 14% faster, can travel 1,287 km further, and can carry 4,090 kg more than its predecessor, the C-130H Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMMRC8DW–Col. Robert L. Dotson, 374th Operations commander, receives a briefing before his fine flight, June 2, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Fini flights follow an Air Force tradition where aircrew members are met and hosed down with water by their group comrades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juan Torres)
RMR7P7EX–Col. Robert Dotson, 374th Operations Group commander, poses for a portrait after landing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2017. This is second C-130J delivered from Lockheed Martin, less than a month after the first was delivered in March.
RMMM8XDR–Spectators wait in line to enter a C-17 Globemaster III during the 2017 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2017. In addition to static displays and live music, the festival offered a variety of American and Japanese food items. The festival is designed to bolster the bilateral relationship shared by the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Yasuo Osakabe)
RFK70RJD–A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a routine sortie Sept. 12, 2017.
RFK966JP–C-130J Super Hercules
RMR7P7EM–A C-130J Super Hercules approaches the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2017. This is the second C-130J delivered from Lockheed Martin, less than a month after the first was delivered March 6th. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions included tactical air land, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift.
RMMM8XD1–Spectators wait in line to enter a C-130J Super Hercules during the 2017 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2017. This is the first time that Yokota's new C-130J was displayed during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMMM8XD0–Visitors take photos of a RQ-4 Global Hawk during the 2017 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2017. The RQ-4 Global Hawk is assigned to the 69th Reconnaissance Group Detachment 1. In addition to static displays and live music, the festival offered a variety of American and Japanese food items. The festival is designed to bolster the bi-lateral relationship shared by the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Yasuo Osakabe)
RMMM6M6K–A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a routine sortie Sept. 12, 2017. The 36th AS regularly conducts training missions to remain proficient in the necessary skills to support any contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RFK966KK–C-130J Super Hercules
RMR7P7ET–(Left to right) Tech. Sgt. Michael McArty, 374th Operations Group C-130 standardization and evaluation loadmaster, and Lt. Col. Robert Cureton, 374th Airlift Wing C-130J pilot, greet their children after landing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2017. This is the second C-130J delivered from Lockheed Martin, less than a month after the first was delivered March 6th.
RMMM6M7A–A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a routine sortie Sept. 12, 2017. The 36th AS regularly conducts training missions to remain proficient in the necessary skills to support any contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RFK966KW–C-130J Super Hercules
RMR7P7EP–A C-130J Super Hercules touches down at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2017. This is the second C-130J delivered from Lockheed Martin, less than a month after the first was delivered March 6th. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions included tactical air land, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift.
RMMM6M6N–A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a routine sortie Sept. 12, 2017. The 36th AS regularly conducts training missions to remain proficient in the necessary skills to support any contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMMN2P9N–Senior Airman Kyle Knudsen, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a C-130J Super Hercules during Exercise Beverly Morning at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. The training is designed to test the ability of Airmen to survive in austere environments with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMMN1N6B–Crew members from the 36th Airlift Squadron unload pallets at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 10, 2017. This is the 374th Airlift Wing’s fourth new C-130J as the base transitions from the H model. The new C-130J is 81% quieter during takeoff, 14% faster, can travel 1,287 km further, and can carry 4,090 kg more than its predecessor, the C-130H Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMMT549G–A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron maneuvers during a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The C-130 provides tactical airlift worldwide and its flexible design allows it to operate in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RFK966J6–C-130J Super Hercules
RMR7P7ER–Col. Robert Dotson, 374th Operations Group commander, and Staff Sgt. Raymond Malig, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, shake hands in front of a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2017. This is the second C-130J delivered from Lockheed Martin, less than a month after the first was delivered March 6th. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions included tactical air land, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift.
RMMT549C–A C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts a flight mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The C-130J provides tactical airlift worldwide and its flexible design allows it to operate in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMR7P7F0–Two C-130J Super Hercules and two C-130H Hercules aircraft sit on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2017. Yokota is the only forward-based tactical airlift squadron in the Pacific region. They provide C-130 aircrews to conduct theater airlift, special operations, aeromedical evacuation, repatriation and humanitarian relief missions.
RMMT549F–A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron maneuvers during a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The C-130 provides tactical airlift worldwide and its flexible design allows it to operate in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPXK6YD–Col. Robert L. Dotson, 374th Operations commander, receives a briefing before his fine flight, June 2, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Fini flights follow an Air Force tradition where aircrew members are met and hosed down with water by their group comrades.
RMMT549B–A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron maneuvers during a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The C-130J provides tactical airlift worldwide and its flexible design allows it to operate in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMMT5496–Lt. Col. Tyler Kern, 36th Airlift Squadron director of operations, and Maj. Scott Vander Ploeg, 36th Airlift Squadron assistant director of operations, conduct low-level maneuvers near Mount Fuji, Japan, July 28, 2017. The 36th AS crew members work daily to deliver airlift priorities to a larger area than any other U.S. base in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPR40PD–A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron maneuvers during a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The C-130J provides tactical airlift worldwide and its flexible design allows it to operate in austere environments.
RMMT5499–An aerial view of the Kanto Plain from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, July 28, 2017, during a training mission. The C-130 provides tactical airlift worldwide and its flexible design allows it to operate in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPR40NM–Tech. Sgt. Seth Sarrett, 374th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, gives a command prior to personnel jumping out of a C-130J Super Hercules over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017. Yokota SERE specialists conduct regular jump training to stay qualified and mission ready.
RMMT5490–Tech. Sgt. Seth Sarrett, 374th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, jumps out of a C-130J Super Hercules during a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017. The training not only allowed the SERE to practice jumping, but it also allowed the Yokota aircrews to practice personnel drops and maintaining their qualifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPR40PH–A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron maneuvers during a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The C-130 provides tactical airlift worldwide and its flexible design allows it to operate in austere environments.
RMMT548C–Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Lange, 374th Operations Support Squadron C-130J loadmaster, gives point commands prior to personnel jump onto the Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017, during a training mission. The training not only allowed survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists to practice jumping, but it also allowed the Yokota aircrews to practice personnel drops and maintaining their qualifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPR40NT–Staff Sgt. Justin Bender, 374th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, performs a visual confirmation over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017, during a static line jump training. Yokota SERE specialists conduct regular jump training to stay qualified and mission ready.
RMMT548A–Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Shest, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, communicates with crew members at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017, during a training mission. This mission helped the loadmasters with the 36th AS maintain their airlift techniques to be ready to keep the mission going. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPR40NK–Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Lange, 374th Operations Support Squadron C-130J loadmaster, gives point commands prior to personnel jump onto the Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017, during a training mission. The training not only allowed survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists to practice jumping, but it also allowed the Yokota aircrews to practice personnel drops and maintaining their qualifications.
RMMT548K–Staff Sgt. Justin Bender, 374th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, prepares to perform a static line jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017, during a training mission. The training not only allowed the SERE to practice jumping, but it also allowed the Yokota aircrews to practice personnel drops and maintaining their qualifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPR40PA–Lt. Col. Tyler Kern, 36th Airlift Squadron director of operations, and Maj. Scott Vander Ploeg, 36th Airlift Squadron assistant director of operations, fly over Yamanashi prefecture, Japan, July 28, 2017. The 36th AS crew members work daily to deliver airlift priorities to a larger area than any other U.S. base in the world.
RMMT548T–Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Shest, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, observes a survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist assigned to the 374th Operations Support Squadron perform his checks before executing a static line jump training over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017. This mission helped the loadmasters with the 36th AS maintain their airlift techniques to be ready to keep the mission going. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPR40P0–Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Shest, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, observes a survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist assigned to the 374th Operations Support Squadron perform his checks before executing a static line jump training over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017. This mission helped the loadmasters with the 36th AS maintain their airlift techniques to be ready to keep the mission going.
RMMT548E–Tech. Sgt. Seth Sarrett, 374th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, gives a command prior to personnel jumping out of a C-130J Super Hercules over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017. Yokota SERE specialists conduct regular jump training to stay qualified and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPR40NW–Staff Sgt. Justin Bender, 374th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, prepares to perform a static line jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017, during a training mission. The training not only allowed the SERE to practice jumping, but it also allowed the Yokota aircrews to practice personnel drops and maintaining their qualifications.
RMMT548J–Staff Sgt. Justin Bender, 374th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, performs a visual confirmation over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017, during a static line jump training. Yokota SERE specialists conduct regular jump training to stay qualified and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPR40PC–Lt. Col. Adam Cuffman, 374th Operations Group C-130J pilot, flies over the Kanto Plain, Japan, July 28, 2017, during a training mission. The training ensures Yokota aircrews are ready to real world events throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
RMMT549A–Lt. Col. Adam Cuffman, 374th Operations Group C-130J pilot, flies over the Kanto Plain, Japan, July 28, 2017, during a training mission. The training ensures Yokota aircrews are ready to real world events throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPR40PB–An aerial view of the Kanto Plain from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, July 28, 2017, during a training mission. The C-130 provides tactical airlift worldwide and its flexible design allows it to operate in austere environments.
RMMT5497–Lt. Col. Tyler Kern, 36th Airlift Squadron director of operations, and Maj. Scott Vander Ploeg, 36th Airlift Squadron assistant director of operations, fly over Yamanashi prefecture, Japan, July 28, 2017. The 36th AS crew members work daily to deliver airlift priorities to a larger area than any other U.S. base in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMMT398X–A C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, flies over the Kanto Plain during a nighttime training mission, July 20, 2017. The C-130J provides tactical airlift worldwide. Its flexible design allows it to operate in an austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMMRTC25–U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules and C-130 Hercules' sit on a flightline after completing daily missions at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2017. Yokota is the primary airlift hub in the Indo-Pacific Region and the training allowed members to practice mission essential airlift capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPR40NJ–Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Shest, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, communicates with crew members at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017, during a training mission. This mission helped the loadmasters with the 36th AS maintain their airlift techniques to be ready to keep the mission going.
RMMRTC26–U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules and C-130 Hercules' sit on a flightline after completing daily missions at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2017. Yokota is the primary airlift hub in the Indo-Pacific Region and the training allowed members to practice mission essential airlift capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMMN2PA9–A C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron takes off during Exercise Beverly Morning 17-05 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. Yokota conducted week-long training exercise to enhance readiness for real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPR40PE–A C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts a flight mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The C-130J provides tactical airlift worldwide and its flexible design allows it to operate in austere environments.
RMMN2P9T–Three C-130J Super Hercules aircrafts prepare for takeoff during Exercise Beverly Morning 17-05 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. The training is designed to test the ability of Airmen to survive in austere environments with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPR40P8–Lt. Col. Tyler Kern, 36th Airlift Squadron director of operations, and Maj. Scott Vander Ploeg, 36th Airlift Squadron assistant director of operations, conduct low-level maneuvers near Mount Fuji, Japan, July 28, 2017. The 36th AS crew members work daily to deliver airlift priorities to a larger area than any other U.S. base in the world.
RMMN2P9K–Crew chiefs from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron await a C-130J Super Hercules engine to start during Exercise Beverly Morning 17-05 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. The training is designed to test the ability of Airmen to survive in austere environments with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPR40PF–A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron maneuvers during a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The C-130 provides tactical airlift worldwide and its flexible design allows it to operate in austere environments.
RMMN2PA2–A C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron takes off during Exercise Beverly Morning 17-05 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. Yokota conducted week-long training exercise to enhance readiness for real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPR40P4–Tech. Sgt. Seth Sarrett, 374th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, jumps out of a C-130J Super Hercules during a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2017. The training not only allowed the SERE to practice jumping, but it also allowed the Yokota aircrews to practice personnel drops and maintaining their qualifications.
RMMM9MKJ–A crew chief from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver an aircraft here. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical airland, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPTFM73–A C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, flies over the Kanto Plain during a nighttime training mission, July 20, 2017. The C-130J provides tactical airlift worldwide. Its flexible design allows it to operate in an austere environment.
RMMM9MKR–Crewmembers with the 36th Airlift Squadron talks after landing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver the aircraft here. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical airland, airdrop,aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPWWC8N–U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules and C-130 Hercules' sit on a flightline after completing daily missions at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2017. Yokota is the primary airlift hub in the Indo-Pacific Region and the training allowed members to practice mission essential airlift capabilities.
RMMM9MKE–A C-130J Super Hercules approaches the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver this C-130J here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPWWC8P–U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules and C-130 Hercules' sit on a flightline after completing daily missions at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2017. Yokota is the primary airlift hub in the Indo-Pacific Region and the training allowed members to practice mission essential airlift capabilities.
RMMM9MKG–A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron lands at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver an aircraft here. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical airland, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPW68KY–A C-130J Super Hercules is parked on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2107. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver this aircraft here. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical airland, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift.
RMMM9MKK–Three C-130J Super Hercules’ sit on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. The C-130J shown in the middle is the fifth to be delivered to Yokoa and the first from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver this aircraft here. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions included tactical airland, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPW68KN–A C-130J Super Hercules touches down at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver an aircraft here. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical airland, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift.
RMMM9MKH–A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron lands at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver an aircraft here. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical airland, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPW68KR–A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron lands at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver an aircraft here. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical airland, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift.
RMMM9MKN–Crewmembers with the 36th Airlift Squadron perform a post flight inspection after landing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPW68KT–A crew chief from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver an aircraft here. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical airland, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift.
RMMM9MKF–A C-130J Super Hercules touches down at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver an aircraft here. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical airland, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPW68KX–A crew chief from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver an aircraft here. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical airland, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift.
RMMM9MKP–A C-130J Super Hercules is parked on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2107. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver this aircraft here. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical airland, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPW5J4W–Members of the C-130J delivery team pose for a photo in front of a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2107. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver the aircraft here. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical airland, airdrop,aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift.
RMMM9MKM–A crew chief from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. This is the fifth C-130J delivered to Yokota and the first from Ramstein Air Base. Crewmembers from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew halfway around the world to deliver an aircraft here. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical airland, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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