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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)

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Maintainers keep "Hercs" in the air for the relief effort

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Stephen Tessier, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares tools to be used for preventive maintenance on a C-130 Hercules here March 31, 2011. The Kewanee, Ill., native is stationed in Japan and is currently supporting Operation Tomodachi, which kicked off at the request of the Government of Japan to support humanitarian relief efforts for those affected by the earthquake and tsunami disaster March 11. Crews at Yokota are working around the clock to ensure continual support to Japanese disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Maintainers keep "Hercs" in the air for the relief effort

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Crew chiefs from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform preventive maintenance on a C-130 Hercules here March 31, 2011. As part of Operation Tomodachi, the U.S. military has mobilized its humanitarian airlift capabilities to support emergency relief efforts throughout quake and tsunami affected regions of Japan that are. Yokota's location and tactical airlift capability makes the base a key element of these efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Working in the "Shadows"

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Jack Kindell, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reviews an electronic technical order prior to moving an MC-130P Combat Shadow across the flight line here March 31, 2011. The Cheboygan, Mich., native is stationed in Japan and is currently supporting Operation Tomodachi, which kicked off at the request of the Government of Japan to support humanitarian relief efforts for those affected by the earthquake tsunami disaster March 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Working in the "Shadows"

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Daniel Wolfbauer, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsions craftsman, observes the flight line from inside an MC-130P Combat Shadow here March 31, 2011. As part of Operation Tomodachi, the U.S. military has humanitarian assistance capabilities positioned in the affected region that are supporting emergency relief efforts and trying to minimize human suffering. U.S. military assets include a wide range of equipment and air, sea and ground capabilities and expertise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Working in the "Shadows"

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Jack Kindell, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares an MC-130P Combat Shadow to be moved across the flight line here March 31, 2011. There are currently four MC-130Ps deployed to Yokota to assist with Operation Tomodachi. As part of Operation Tomodachi, the U.S. military has humanitarian assistance capabilities positioned in the affected region that are supporting emergency relief efforts and trying to minimize human suffering. U.S. military assets include a wide range of equipment and air, sea and ground capabilities and expertise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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C-130H Hercules

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Two members of the 374th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bio-environmental flight scan a returned C-130H Hercules for radiation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2011. The screening serves as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of flight crews and the residents of Yokota AB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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C-130H Hercules

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A C-130H Hercules stands, mission-ready, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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C-130H Hercules

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A C-130H Hercules stands, mission-ready, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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C-130H Hercules

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A C-130H Hercules taxis to park on the east side of the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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UH-1N Iroquois

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Two UH-1N Iroquois helicopters sit on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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UH-1N Iroquois

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron refuel a UH-1N Iroquois at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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C-12

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A C-12 taxis to park at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Operation Tomodachi

HANAMAKI AIRPORT, Japan -- A member of the Japanese Defense Force loads a truck with boxes delivered by a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 at Hanamaki Airport, March 29. The C-130 will deliver humanitarian goods and supplies to the Japanese Defense Force in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Master Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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Operation Tomodachi

HANAMAKI AIRPORT, Japan -- Members of the Japanese Defense Force wait for a forklift load of supplies, transported by a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130, to be delivered at Hanamaki Airport, March 29. The C-130 will deliver humanitarian goods and supplies to the Japanese Defense Force in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Master Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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Operation Tomodachi

HANAMAKI AIRPORT, Japan -- Members of the Japanese Defense Force load a truck with boxes delivered from a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 at Hanamaki Airport, March 29. The C-130 will deliver humanitarian goods and supplies to the Japanese Defense Force in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Master Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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Operation Tomodachi

HANAMAKI AIRPORT, Japan -- A member of the Japanese Defense Force loads a truck with boxes delivered by a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 at Hanamaki Airport, March 29. The C-130 will deliver humanitarian goods and supplies to the Japanese Defense Force in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Master Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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Operation Tomodachi

HANAMAKI AIRPORT, Japan -- A member of the Japanese Defense Force uses a forklift to unload a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 at Hanamaki Airport, March 29. The C-130 will deliver humanitarian goods and supplies to the Japanese Defense Force in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Master Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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Operation Tomodachi

HANAMAKI AIRPORT, Japan -- A member of the Japanese Defense Force uses a forklift to unload a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 at Hanamaki Airport, March 29. The C-130 will deliver humanitarian goods and supplies to the Japanese Defense Force in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Master Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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Operation Tomodachi

CHITOSE AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick Alarcon, 36th Airlift Squadron, and a member of the Japanese Defense Force, exchange patches at Chitose Air Base, March 29. Because of Yokota's long-standing working relationship with Japanese forces, Airmen are able to rapidly respond with critically needed supplies and capabilities in times of crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Master Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)

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