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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

U.S. Air Force (USAF) Staff Sgt. Trevor Humes, 36th Airlift Squadron (AS) instructor loadmaster, configures a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS to load Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers prepare to load onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The ongoing partnership between U.S. and Japan forces continues to demonstrate both countries’ commitment to maintaining stability and security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The total fleet of six C-130Js assigned to Yokota Air Base were used for a bilateral airlift to deliver approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers to drop zones at Kikaijima Island, Japan, during the static-line personnel jump portion of the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

U.S. Air Force (USAF) Tech. Sgt. Jordan Silversmith, 36th Airlift Squadron (AS) evaluator loadmaster, performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers prepare to load onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron (AS) for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The ongoing partnership between U.S. and Japan forces continues to demonstrate both countries’ commitment to maintaining stability and security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The total fleet of six C-130Js assigned to the 36th AS were used for a bilateral airlift to deliver approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers to drop zones at Kikaijima Island, Japan, during the static-line personnel jump portion of the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

U.S. Air Force (USAF) C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron prepare to load Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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240307-F-SL055-1307

A member of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) marshals a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during exercise Airborne 24 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2024. AMXS Airmen fall within six different job categories that all work to maintain the overall operability and mission-readiness of the aircrafts on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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240307-F-SL055-1270

An Airman assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron waves a flag from a C-130J Super Hercules during Airborne 2024 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2024. Airborne 24 was designed to showcase the combined capabilities between the U.S. and Japan to rapidly deploy joint forces while emphasizing their strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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240307-F-SL055-1217

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Giovanni Elias, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flight crew chief, waits to marshal a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during exercise Airborne 24 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2024. Elias’s role as a flight crew chief is to oversee the launch, recovery, inspection, troubleshooting and maintenance of aircraft under their charge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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240307-F-SL055-1205

Members of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) prepare a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron for take-off during exercise Airborne 24 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2024. Airborne 24 was designed to showcase the combined capabilities between the U.S. and Japan to rapidly deploy joint forces while emphasizing their strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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240307-F-SL055-1173

Members of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) perform final checks on C-130J Super Hercules aircrafts before take-off during exercise Airborne 2024 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2024. AMXS Airmen fall within six different job categories that all work to maintain the overall operability and mission-readiness of the multiple C-130J aircrafts on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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240307-F-SL055-1161

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Giovanni Elias, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flight crew chief, removes the chocks from a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise Airborne 2024 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2024. Airborne 2024 is an annual exercise that integrates air and ground forces from the U.S. and Japan, highlighting the increased capabilities of partner forces working together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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240307-F-GS842-1111

Seven U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron participate in an elephant walk during exercise Airborne 24 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2024. Airborne is an annual exercise that integrates air and ground forces from the U.S. and Japan, highlighting the increased capabilities of partner forces working together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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240307-F-GS842-1011

Seven U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron participate in an elephant walk during exercise Airborne 24 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2024. Airborne 24 was designed to showcase the combined capabilities between the U.S. and Japan to rapidly deploy joint forces while emphasizing their strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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240307-F-GS842-1095

Seven U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron participate in an elephant walk during exercise Airborne 24 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2024. Airborne 24 was designed to showcase the combined capabilities between the U.S. and Japan to rapidly deploy joint forces while emphasizing their strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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240307-F-GS842-1091

Seven U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron participate in an elephant walk during exercise Airborne 24 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2024. Airborne is an annual exercise that integrates air and ground forces from the U.S. and Japan, highlighting the increased capabilities of partner forces working together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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AFAF Campaign

The annual Yokota Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) campaign will be kicks off 4 March 2024, giving an opportunity to help our fellow Airmen and Guardians when they need it most.

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Yokota loadmasters conduct routine readiness training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Losaia Lavata’i, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, guides cargo onto the ramp of a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2024. Loadmasters consistently train to maintain mission readiness to execute theater airlift, special operations, aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue, repatriation and humanitarian relief missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota loadmasters conduct routine readiness training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Losaia Lavata’i, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares to open the troop door of a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2024. Loadmasters consistently train to maintain mission readiness to execute theater airlift, special operations, aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue, repatriation and humanitarian relief missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota loadmasters conduct routine readiness training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Losaia Lavata’i, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, completes an interior inspection on a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2024. The training consisted of running through a checklist to ensure simulated paratroopers were properly released from the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota loadmasters conduct routine readiness training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Losaia Lavata’i, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, completes an interior inspection on a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2024. Loadmasters consistently train to maintain mission readiness to execute theater airlift, special operations, aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue, repatriation and humanitarian relief missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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