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Aircraft generation preps, launches C-130J multi-ship

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Craig Hoppie, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight supervisor, prepares cargo for processing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2024. The 374th LRS effectively maintains fuel mobility equipment, stores over 13 million fuel and issues over 36 million gallons of fuel. It is also responsible for maintaining and operating vehicles worth $75 million in value, processing passengers for travel, personal property and cargo shipments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman David S. Calcote)

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Aircraft visit Yokota from Kadena

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Yokota Air Base is providing shelter to visiting aircraft, including the above C-130, due to tropical weather conditions around Kadena Air Base, with the weather system expecting to make landfall early Tuesday. Yokota is providing a safe haven for eight visiting aircraft, including C-130s, KC-135s, an RC-135 and an E-3. The aircraft will remain at Yokota AB until the weather system has passed. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Stacy Moless)

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Aircraft visit Yokota from Kadena

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A Kadena Air Base E-3 AWACS weathers an Okinawan tropical storm system at Yokota Air Base, Monday. Due to tropical weather conditions around Kadena Air Base, with Typhoon related systems expected to make landfall early Tuesday, Yokota Air Base is providing a safe haven for eight visiting aircraft, including C-130s, KC-135s, an RC-135 and an E-3. The aircraft will remain at Yokota AB until the weather system has passed. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Stacy Moless)

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Aircrews build partnership, understanding at Yokota

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Loadmasters from Japan's Air Self Defense Force 401st Squadron watch as Tech. Sgt. Pablo Herrera, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, goes over paperwork prior to loading pallets on a C-130 Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 9, 2013. In addition to sharing practices amongst aircrews, the JASDF aircrew also toured the Air Control Tower and learned about the airfield management flight and radar approach control missions at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrea Salazar)

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Airlift support for Nepal

A C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2015. Airmen left Yokota to support the U.S. Agency of International Development and the Government of Nepal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Airlift support for Nepal

A crew chief with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron salutes aircrew members as they taxi to leave Yokota Air Base, Japan, in support of the U.S. Agency of International Development and the Government of Nepal, May 5, 2015. Airmen departed to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in support of the Government of Nepal in the wake of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated many regions of the country on April 25, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Airlift support for Nepal

Capt. Christopher Weaver, 36th Mobility Response Squadron pilot, conducts preflight checks at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2015. Airmen departed Yokota to support the U.S. Agency of International Development and the Government of Nepal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Airlift support for Nepal

1st Lt. Sydney Croxton, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules pilot, performs preflight checks at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2015. Airmen departed to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in support of the Government of Nepal in the wake of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated many regions of the country on April 25, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Airlift support for Nepal

(Left and right) Staff Sgt. Isabell Hood, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Senior Airman Taylor Hubstenberger, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, check documents at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2015. Airmen departed to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in support of the Government of Nepal in the wake of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated many regions of the country on April 25, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Airlift support for Nepal

Yokota airmen board a C-130 Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2015. Airmen departed to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in support of the Government of Nepal in the wake of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated many regions of the country on April 25, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Airlifters enable jump week

A U.S. Army jumpmaster dons his gear aboard a 374th Airlift Wing C-130 Hercules in preparation for joint jump training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. Jumpmasters are responsible for ensuring the jumpers land accurately on the drop zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim)

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Airlifters enable jump week

Airman 1st Class Wynthom Thomas, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, looks over a checklist during joint jump training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. The training provided an opportunity for both Airmen and Soldiers to improve their interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim)

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Airlifters enable jump week

Soldiers make their way into a C-130 Hercules for joint jump training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. Three C-130s took flight for combat mass attack operations, providing an opportunity for both Airmen and Soldiers to improve their interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim)

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Airlifters enable jump week

A Soldier helps a fellow paratrooper prepare his parachute rig before a training sortie at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. U.S. Army paratroopers came to Yokota for joint jump training, benefiting both services’ interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim)

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Airlifters enable jump week

A U.S. Army paratrooper wears an altimeter before jumping from a C-130 Hercules during joint jump training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. The joint training was a unique experience for both Army and Air Force members, providing necessary training for jumpers to advance to senior jumpmaster status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim)

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Airlifters enable jump week

A U.S. Army jumpmaster directs paratroopers during joint jump training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. The training was necessary for maintaining the paratroopers’ proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim)

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Airlifters enable jump week

U.S. Army Capt. Robert Shumaker, Headquarters Support Company commander, waits for the green light to jump out of a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules during joint jump training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. “The training was a success,” Shumaker said. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim)

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Airlifters enable jump week

A U.S. Army jumpmaster checks the approaching drop zone from a C-130 Hercules troop door during joint jump training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. The jumpmaster is responsible for ensuring paratroopers exit the aircraft in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim)

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Airlifters launch readiness week

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan-- Two C-130 Hercules wait to take off as a UH-1N Huey hovers over the aircraft at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2013. The C-130s aircrews demonstrated their airlift capabilities during a readiness week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meagan Schutter)

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Airlifters launch readiness week

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan-- A UH-1N Huey helicopter hovers above the flight line at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2013. Yokota conducted a readiness week, allowing the Airman to showcase their professional airlift capabilities and ability to support any contingencies in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meagan Schutter)

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