A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade jumps from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron 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)