USAF, JGSDF conduct jump training, strengthen Yokota interoperability
(Right to left) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Water Frank and Senior Airman Jaime Suarez, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, perform visual confirmations after Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)