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Airmen accomplish airlift surge

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – A C-130 Hercules takes off as part of a large formation surge mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013. The C-130 Hercules provides tactical airlift capability and is the prime source of transport for airdropping troops and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marasky)

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Surge of Airpower

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. Mark August, right, 374th Airlift Wing commander, gives a pre-flight briefing to aircrews on a C-130 Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013. Yokota conducted a C-130 Hercules large formation surge flight, allowing Airmen to show case their professional airlift capabilities and ability to support any contingencies in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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Airmen accomplish airlift surge

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – C-130 Hercules from the 374th Airlift Wing taxi into position as they prepare to take off as part of a large formation surge mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013. The wing conducts surge operations to test its capability to prepare, launch and coordinate multiple aircraft at the same time. The aircraft did multiple maneuvers that provided valuable training and practice for everyone involved with the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marasky)

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Surge of Airpower

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Tech. Sgt. Robert Dela Caza, 36th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, inspects a C-130 Hercules fuel tank at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2013. Airmen from the 374th Maintenance Group and 374th Operations Group prepared for the C-130's participation in a large formation surge flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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Surge of Airpower

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Andrew Dittman, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, completes his duty at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2013. Yokota Maintainers ensure the aircraft are ready to fly 24/7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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Surge of Airpower

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Tech. Sgt. Robert Dela Caza, 36th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, performs a landing gear inspection under a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2013. Airmen from the 374th Maintenance Group and 374th Operations Group prepared for the C-130's participation in a large formation surge flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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Airmen accomplish airlift surge

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – Six C-130 Hercules from the 374th Airlift Wing taxi into position as they prepare to take off as part of a large formation training mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013. The wing conducts surge operations to test its capability to prepare and launch multiple aircraft at the same time, highlighting Yokota’s mission as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for peacetime and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marasky)

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Hercules' surge

Airman 1st Class Zachary Strobel conducts C-130 Hercules pre-flight checks Aug. 17, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Pre-flights were done in preparation of a large formation to demonstrate the capabilities of the primary airlift hub in the Pacific region. Strobel is a crew chief with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Hercules' surge

Airman 1st Class Zachary Strobel coordinates with a flight engineer during a C-130 Hercules pre-flight check Aug. 17, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Strobel, a crew chief with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, works alongside members of the 374th Operations Group often to ensure the aircraft is in top flight condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Hercules' surge

Airman 1st Class Wynthom Thomas inspects a C-130 Hercules door during pre-flight checks Aug. 17, 2013. Thomas is a loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Hercules' surge

An Airman waits for team members Aug. 17, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The team worked on fixing the alignment with C-130 Hercules’ rotors in preparation for a large formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Hercules' surge

Tech. Sgt. Reginald Grisby inspects a C-130 Hercules’ tail Aug. 17, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Grisby is a dedicated flying crew chief with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Hercules' surge

Airman 1st Class Zachary Strobel, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, fills air into a C-130 Hercules tire Aug. 17, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Strobel was part of a five-man team responsible for getting the aircraft ready for a large formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Hercules' surge

A technical order lies on the ground in front of crew chiefs Aug. 17, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, during large formation preparation. The crew chiefs are assigned to the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Hercules' surge

Tech. Sgt. Reginald Grisby and Airman 1st Class Zachary Strobel, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, fill air into a C-130 Hercules’ tire Aug. 17, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The two crew chiefs were part of a five-person team responsible for maintaining their aircraft in preparation of a large formation flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Hercules' surge

Staff Sgt. Joseph Muscarella performs intake and exhaust inspections on a C-130 Hercules Aug. 17, 2013 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Muscarella was part of eight teams that worked all day to prepare aircraft for a large formation flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Airman accomplish airlift surge

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – A C-130 Hercules flies over a drop zone at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013, during a large formation mission. The large formation mission tested the abilities of all members of Team Yokota as they inspected and flew seven C-130 aircraft as part of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim)

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Airman accomplish airlift surge

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – A C-130 Hercules takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013, during a large formation mission. The large formation mission highlighted Team Yokota’s ability to maintain and launch multiple aircraft at once. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim)

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Airman accomplish airlift surge

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – An Airman stands by as a C-130 Hercules prepares to taxi across the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013, during a large formation mission. The mission allowed the 374th to practice and display its role as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim)

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Airman accomplish airlift surge

Maintainers assigned to the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron celebrate as the final Yokota C-130 Hercules takes off during a large formation mission Aug. 19, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Maintainers provide vital support to Yokota’s airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Raymond Geoffroy)

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