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Hercules' surge

Airman 1st Class Zachary Strobel’s shadow stretches across the flightline during pre-flight checks Aug. 17, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Strobel worked with a five-man team to ensure their C-130 Hercules was flight-ready for a large formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Wynthom Thomas, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, communicates with pilots after landing Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013. Seven C-130s flew in formation practicing airlift tactics and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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ABOVE KANTO PLAIN, Japan -- Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, performs visual identification of another C-130 Hercules above the Kanto Plain, Aug. 19, 2013. The C-130 aircrews demonstrated their airlift capabilities during a large formation surge flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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ABOVE KANTO PLAIN, Japan -- C-130 aircrews from 36th Airlift Squadron performs visual identification of another C-130 above the Kanto Plain, Aug. 19, 2013. Yokota conducted a 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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Surge of Airpower

NEAR YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Wynthom Thomas, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, communicates with pilots before opening the rear of a C-130 Hercules during a large formation surge flight near Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013. Seven C-130s flew in formation practicing airlift tactics and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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NEAR MOUNT FUJI, Japan -- A C-130 Hercules performs a training mission near Mount Fuji, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013, during a large formation surge flight. Seven C-130s flew in formation practicing airlift tactics and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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ABOVE YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- C-130 Hercules fly during a training mission above Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013. Seven C-130s flew in formation practicing airlift tactics and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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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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