RFK70RJC–A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a routine sortie Sept. 12, 2017.
RMHE9BY6–Airmen with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power productions shop inspect an emergency aircraft landing cable on the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2016. The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron power productions shop, fire department and 374th Operations Support Squadron airfield management flight are responsible for testing the system annually. Yasuo Osakabe
RMPXK6XP–An air traffic controller with the 374th Operations Support Squadron looks out from the control tower at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2017. Airmen with the 374th OSS keep yokota’s flightline and sky safe.
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
RMM36E0R–Yokota welcomes new 5AF leadership 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.
RMMRC8C8–An air traffic controller with the 374th Operations Support Squadron looks out from the control tower at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2017. Airmen with the 374th OSS keep yokota’s flightline and sky safe. (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)
RFK70RJB–A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a routine sortie Sept. 12, 2017.
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.
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)
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)
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
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.
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)
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)
RFK966KK–C-130J Super Hercules
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.
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)
RFK966KW–C-130J Super Hercules
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)
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.
RFK966J6–C-130J Super Hercules
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
RMPXKBY4–Yokota firefighters with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron observes an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea after executing the Aircraft Arresting System test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2017. The system went through an annual certification test to ensure its operability following installation by the 374 CES power productions shop.
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)
RMPXKBYB–Airman 1st Class Alijah Norris, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron power production technician, aligns pendant support disks at Yokota Air Base, Japan, during an annual certification test, June 1, 2017. The Aircraft Arresting System is a barrier used to catch the arresting hook on fighter aircraft in case of malfunction upon landing or take off.
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)
RMPXKBY3–An F-16 Fighting falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, engages a barrier during an annual certification test of the Aircraft Arresting System at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2017. Airmen from the 374 CES and 374th Operations Support Squadron are responsible for setting up the system and logging any deficiencies during the test.
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)
RMPXKBY7–Airman 1st Class Zachary Sheller, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power plant journeyman, checks an arresting gear at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2017, during an annual certification test of the Aircraft Arresting System. Airmen from the 374 CES and 374th Operations Support Squadron are responsible for setting up the system and logging any deficiencies during the test.
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)
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)
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.
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)
RMMRCGNK–Members with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron look up at a C-130 Hercules flying over the flightline during an annual certification test of the Aircraft Arresting System at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2017. Airmen from the 374 CES and 374th Operations Support Squadron are responsible for setting up the system and logging any deficiencies during the test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPXKBY2–Airmen with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron observe an F-16 Fighting Falcon test an Aircraft Arresting System, June 1, 2017, Yokota Air Base, Japan. The AAS is required to be tested annually. Airmen from the 374 CES and 374th Operations Support Squadron are responsible for setting up the system and logging any deficiencies during the test.
RMMRCGNH–Airman 1st Class Zachary Sheller, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power plant journeyman, checks an arresting gear at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2017, during an annual certification test of the Aircraft Arresting System. Airmen from the 374 CES and 374th Operations Support Squadron are responsible for setting up the system and logging any deficiencies during the test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPXKBY6–Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Hersey, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, checks the nylon tape from the Aircraft Arresting System during an annual certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2017. The 374 CES power productions shop, fire department and 374th Operations Support Squadron airfield management flight are responsible for testing the system annually.
RMMRCGN4–An F-16 Fighting falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, engages a barrier during an annual certification test of the Aircraft Arresting System at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2017. Airmen from the 374 CES and 374th Operations Support Squadron are responsible for setting up the system and logging any deficiencies during the test. (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.
RMMRCGNN–Airmen with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron power productions shop inspect an emergency aircraft landing cable on the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2017, during an annual certification test of Aircraft Arresting System. Testing the system on an annual basis is the responsibility of the 374 CES and 374th Operations Support Squadron airfield management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPXKBY9–Members with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron look up at a C-130 Hercules flying over the flightline during an annual certification test of the Aircraft Arresting System at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2017. Airmen from the 374 CES and 374th Operations Support Squadron are responsible for setting up the system and logging any deficiencies during the test.
RMMRCGN8–Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Hersey, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, checks the nylon tape from the Aircraft Arresting System during an annual certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2017. The 374 CES power productions shop, fire department and 374th Operations Support Squadron airfield management flight are responsible for testing the system annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
RMPXKBYA–Airmen with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron power productions shop inspect an emergency aircraft landing cable on the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2017, during an annual certification test of Aircraft Arresting System. Testing the system on an annual basis is the responsibility of the 374 CES and 374th Operations Support Squadron airfield management.
RMMRCGNP–Airman 1st Class Alijah Norris, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron power production technician, aligns pendant support disks at Yokota Air Base, Japan, during an annual certification test, June 1, 2017. The Aircraft Arresting System is a barrier used to catch the arresting hook on fighter aircraft in case of malfunction upon landing or take off. (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.
RMMRCGN2–Airmen with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron observe an F-16 Fighting Falcon test an Aircraft Arresting System, June 1, 2017, Yokota Air Base, Japan. The AAS is required to be tested annually. Airmen from the 374 CES and 374th Operations Support Squadron are responsible for setting up the system and logging any deficiencies during the test. (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.
RMMRCGN7–Yokota firefighters with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron observes an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea after executing the Aircraft Arresting System test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2017. The system went through an annual certification test to ensure its operability following installation by the 374 CES power productions shop. (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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
RMPF2X4A–Brig. Gen. Michael Winkler, 5th Air Force vice commander, is briefed by Dean Labdon, 730th Air Mobility Squadron mechanized material handling system manager, on the MMHS capabilities at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2016, during his immersion tour. The automated system sorts, records and stores pallets in the warehouse based on their destination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)
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.
RMPF2X47–Lt. Col. Julie Gaulin, left, 374th Operations Support Squadron commander, introduces Yokota’s air traffic control tower to Brig. Gen. Michael Winkler, 5th Air Force vice commander, during the general’s immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2016. Winkler spent the day touring facilities throughout Yokota to learn more about the installation’s capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)
RMPW68KW–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.
RMPF2X3T–Tech. Sgt. David Jacob, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N special mission aviator, gives a brief to Brig. Gen. Michael Winkler, 5th Air Force vice commander, during his immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The 459 AS conducts operational support airlift, search and rescue missions and air evacuation missions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)
RMPW68M0–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.
RMPF2X49–Tech. Sgt. Christopher Bahlman, 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control specialist, gives a brief on the operation of an approach control station to Brig. Gen. Michael Winkler, 5th Air Force vice commander, during his immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2016. Yokota’s Radar Approach Control Airmen monitor and control aircraft over a 20,000 square mile area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)
RMPW5J4T–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.
RMPF2X3X–Brig. Gen. Michael Winkler, 5th Air Force vice commander, listens to a brief during his immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2016. Winkler was previously the commander of the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)
RMPW68KM–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.
RMPF2X40–Brig. Gen. Michael Winkler, 5th Air Force vice commander, watches a F-2B life raft inflate during his immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2016. Aircrew Flight Equipment specialists with the 374th Operations Support Squadron make sure aircrew have the supplies necessary for their missions. The team of AFE Airmen pack emergency items such as parachutes and survival kits and also maintain helmets and oxygen masks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)
RMPW68KP–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.
RMPF2X41–Senior Airman Zachary Cody, left, 374th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, gives a brief description of the F-2B life raft inflating system to Brig. Gen. Michael Winkler, second from the left, 5th Air Force vice commander, during his immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2016. Aircrew Flight Equipment specialists with the 374th Operations Support Squadron make sure aircrew have the supplies necessary for their missions. The team of AFE Airmen pack emergency items such as parachutes and survival kits and also maintain helmets and oxygen masks. (U.S. Air
RMT4DX03–Maj. Brian Dendy, 36th Airlift Squadron assistant director operations, writes a score on a judging sheet during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo over the Kanto Plain, March 22, 2019. The 36th Airlift Squadron held a tactical airlift Rodeo competition to test and improve combat tactics in a competitive environment with a split focus on pilot and loadmaster skills.
RMPF2X4B–Brig. Gen. Michael Winkler, 5th Air Force vice commander, is briefed by Dean Labdon, 730th Air Mobility Squadron mechanized material handling system manager, on the MMHS capabilities at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2016, during his immersion tour. The automated system sorts, records and stores pallets in the warehouse based on their destination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)
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