459 delivers mission-essential cargo during exercise BM 26-1
U.S. Air Force Capt. Daron Williamson, 459th Airlift Squadron C-12J Huron pilot, performs pre-checks on a C-12J before conducting on-demand cargo deliveries movements across the Indo-Pacific during exercise Beverly Morning 26-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 17, 2025. BM 26-1 is a biannual base readiness exercise designed to prepare Airmen for real-world responses as they engage in a wide range of scenarios. Through the simulated deployment, Airmen are able to sharpen their skills and test procedures, ensuring members of Yokota are ready for any potential threat or crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)