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From Tasking to Airlift: 374th LRS supports Kumamoto earthquake relief

U.S. Airman assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function and Marine loadmaster assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) push a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief bundle onto a Marine KC-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026. The Marines supported the transport of relief supplies from Yokota Air Base to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Takayubaru Sub-base in Kumamoto Prefecture following the earthquake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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From Tasking to Airlift: 374th LRS supports Kumamoto earthquake relief

A U.S. Marine KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) taxis down the flight line at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026 in support of relief operations following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake. The Marines supported the transport of relief supplies from Yokota Air Base to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Takayubaru Sub-base in Kumamoto Prefecture following the earthquake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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From Tasking to Airlift: 374th LRS supports Kumamoto earthquake relief

U.S. Airmen with the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron load humanitarian assistance and disaster relief bundles onto a Marine KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026 in support of relief operations following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake. The 374th LRS prepares and loads the bundles for transport to Kumamoto Prefecture to support ongoing disaster relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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From Tasking to Airlift: 374th LRS supports Kumamoto earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Moritz, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function section chief, secures humanitarian assistance and disaster relief bundles at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026, in support of relief operations following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake. The 374th LRS prepares and loads the bundles for transport to Kumamoto Prefecture to support ongoing disaster relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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From Tasking to Airlift: 374th LRS supports Kumamoto earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Moritz, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function section chief, pushes a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief bundle at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026, in support of relief operations following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake. The 374th LRS prepares and loads the bundles for transport to Kumamoto Prefecture in support of ongoing disaster relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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From Tasking to Airlift: 374th LRS supports Kumamoto earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Livingston, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function NCO in charge, observes humanitarian assistance and disaster relief bundle loading at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026, in support of relief operations following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake. The 374th LRS prepares and loads the bundles for transport to Kumamoto Prefecture in support of ongoing disaster relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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From Tasking to Airlift: 374th LRS supports Kumamoto earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madison Sinclair, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation journeyman, loads a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief bundle onto a K-loader at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026, in support of relief operations following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake. The 374th LRS prepares and loads the bundles for transport to Kumamoto Prefecture in support of ongoing disaster relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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From Tasking to Airlift: 374th LRS supports Kumamoto earthquake relief

Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief bundles sit on a hugger before being loaded at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026, in support of relief operations following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake. The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepares and loads the bundles for transport to Kumamoto Prefecture in support of ongoing disaster relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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From Tasking to Airlift: 374th LRS supports Kumamoto earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, United States Forces Japan commander, talks with U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2026, in support of the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake. The Marines supported the transport of relief supplies from Yokota Air Base to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Takayubaru Sub-base in Kumamoto Prefecture following the earthquake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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374 MXG hosts JASDF 1st Technical School immersion

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members assigned to the 1st Technical Training School in Hamamatsu Air Base receive a mission brief from the 4th Reconnaissance Squadron during an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2026.The engagement enhanced interoperability by fostering familiarity between USAF and JASDF personnel and strengthening cooperation for future operations.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 MXG hosts JASDF 1st Technical School immersion

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members assigned to the 1st Technical Training School in Hamamatsu Air Base board a C-130J Super Hercules during an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2026. Students gained firsthand exposure to the installation's mission and the roles Airmen play in supporting operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 MXG hosts JASDF 1st Technical School immersion

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Antonio Faudoa, 374th Maintenance Squadron inspection maintenance craftsman, explains the isochronal inspection process for a C-130J Super Hercules engine to Japan Air Self-Defense Force members assigned to the 1st Technical Training School at Hamamatsu Air Base during an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2026.Students gained firsthand exposure to the installation's mission and the roles Airmen play in supporting operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 MXG hosts JASDF 1st Technical School immersion

U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 4th Reconnaissance Squadron, gives a tour of a RQ-4 Global Hawk to Japan Air Self-Defense Force members assigned to the 1st Technical Training School at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2026. The exchange gave JASDF students the opportunity to engage with U.S. Airmen and gain insight into the installation's mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW commander completes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, taxis on the flightline during his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2026. The flight marked the conclusion of his tenure as commander of the 374 AW and honored his service and leadership during his assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

A World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft engine component is displayed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The component was discovered during a construction project on the installation and later identified as historically significant by Japanese aviation experts before being transferred to Japanese representatives for continued research and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

A World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft engine component is displayed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The component was discovered during a construction project on the installation and later identified as historically significant by Japanese aviation experts before being transferred to Japanese representatives for continued research and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

Dr. Callie Oldfield, left, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental scientist, hands a World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft artifact to a Japanese representative for loading at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The artifacts were discovered during a construction project on the installation and later identified as historically significant by Japanese aviation experts before being transferred for continued research and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kaori Matsukasa)

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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

Dr. Callie Oldfield, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental scientist, packs a World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft component into a box for transport at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The artifact was discovered during a construction project on the installation and later identified as historically significant by Japanese aviation experts before being transferred to Japanese representatives for continued research and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kaori Matsukasa)

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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

Members of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron assist Japanese representatives with packing World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft artifacts into boxes for transport at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The artifacts were discovered during a construction project on the installation and later identified as historically significant by Japanese aviation experts before being transferred for continued research and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kaori Matsukasa)

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Preserving Japan’s Aviation Heritage: Yokota returns historic aircraft artifacts

Japanese representatives receive World War II-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft artifacts at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The artifacts were discovered during a construction project on the installation and were transferred for continued research and preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kaori Matsukasa)

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