Maintainers keep "Hercs" in the air for the relief effort
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Neal Peterson and Staff Sgt. Benjamin Zavala, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, replaces breaks on a C-130 Hercules here March 31, 2011. Altogether, Yokota's C-130 aircraft have logged over 300 flight hours carrying fuel, supplies and personnel in support of Operation Tomodachi. Careful and constant maintenance ensures continued flight operations in support of the nation of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)