U.S., Japan perform bilateral jump training
Tech. Sgt. Brian Gates, instructor loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, conducts preflight checks on a C-130J Super Hercules on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, prior to a bi-lateral jump training with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade, April 19, 2022. The goal of this event is to improve interoperability between the USAF and JGSDF by defense and information exchanges to deepen mutual understanding of each unit, and to further cement the U.S. and Japanese alliance. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gustavo Castillo)