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260127-F-BT644-2812

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, right, stands with Staff Sgt. Gabriel Garcia, 374th Operations Support Squadron watch supervisor, during a visit to the air traffic control tower at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 27, 2026. The visit highlighted the 374th OSS’ role in ensuring safe and efficient airfield operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, speaks with an Airman during a housing tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 27, 2026. The visit provided an opportunity to assess living conditions and engage directly with Airmen to better understand quality of life across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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To the max: Team Yokota tackles monthly PT challenge

U.S. Air Force Col. Donavan Laskey, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, performs pull-ups during the monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2026. More than 30 participants competed in bench press and pull-up events during this month’s competition. The Samurai Challenge is a 12-month series of fitness events designed to test strength, enhance unit camaraderie, and reinforce warrior ethos across the installation. Participants earn points based on completion and performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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To the max: Team Yokota tackles monthly PT challenge

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joe Smathers, 374th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon, performs pull-ups during the monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2026. More than 30 participants competed in bench press and pull-up events during this month’s competition. The Samurai Challenge is a 12-month series of fitness events designed to test strength, enhance unit camaraderie, and reinforce warrior ethos across the installation. Participants earn points based on completion and performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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To the max: Team Yokota tackles monthly PT challenge

Participants gather in the bench press competition area during the monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2026. More than 30 participants competed in bench press and pull-up events during this month’s competition. The Samurai Challenge is a 12-month series of fitness events designed to test strength, enhance unit camaraderie, and reinforce warrior ethos across the installation. Participants earn points based on completion and performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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To the max: Team Yokota tackles monthly PT challenge

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joe Smathers, 374th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon, performs a pull-up during the monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2026. More than 30 participants competed in bench press and pull-up events during this month’s competition. The Samurai Challenge is a 12-month series of fitness events designed to test strength, enhance unit camaraderie, and reinforce warrior ethos across the installation. Participants earn points based on completion and performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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To the max: Team Yokota tackles monthly PT challenge

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, performs his maximum bench press during the monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2026. More than 30 participants competed in bench press and pull-up events during this month’s competition. The Samurai Challenge is a 12-month series of fitness events designed to test strength, enhance unit camaraderie, and reinforce warrior ethos across the installation. Participants earn points based on completion and performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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To the max: Team Yokota tackles monthly PT challenge

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Enrique Marris, U.S. Forces Japan J5, performs a 300-pound bench press during the monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2026. More than 30 participants competed in bench press and pull-up events during this month’s competition. The Samurai Challenge is a 12-month series of fitness events designed to test strength, enhance unit camaraderie, and reinforce warrior ethos across the installation. Participants earn points based on completion and performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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To the max: Team Yokota tackles monthly PT challenge

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Enrique Marris, U.S. Forces Japan J5, concentrates before attempting his maximum bench press during the monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2026. More than 30 participants competed in bench press and pull-up events during this month’s competition. The Samurai Challenge is a 12-month series of fitness events designed to test strength, enhance unit camaraderie, and reinforce warrior ethos across the installation. Participants earn points based on completion and performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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To the max: Team Yokota tackles monthly PT challenge

Participants check their grip position before conducting a bench press during the monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2026. More than 30 participants competed in bench press and pull-up events during this month’s competition. The Samurai Challenge is a 12-month series of fitness events designed to test strength, enhance unit camaraderie, and reinforce warrior ethos across the installation. Participants earn points based on completion and performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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To the max: Team Yokota tackles monthly PT challenge

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joe Smathers, 374th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon, concentrates before attempting his maximum bench press during the monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2026. More than 30 participants competed in bench press and pull-up events during this month’s competition. The Samurai Challenge is a 12-month series of fitness events designed to test strength, enhance unit camaraderie, and reinforce warrior ethos across the installation. Participants earn points based on completion and performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron undergoes deicing on the flight line at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 8, 2026. Ground crews removed snow and ice buildup to ensure safe aircraft operations in support of Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center training, which tests joint and allied forces’ ability to operate in Arctic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron is deiced on the flight line at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 8, 2026. Ground crews removed snow and ice buildup to ensure safe aircraft operations in support of Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center training, which tests joint and allied forces’ ability to operate in Arctic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron sits on the snow-covered flight line during deicing operations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 8, 2026. Ground crews removed snow and ice buildup to ensure safe aircraft operations in support of Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center training, which tests joint and allied forces’ ability to operate in Arctic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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260208-F-BT644-3911

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron lands on an austere surface during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 7, 2026. Operating outside of a traditional runway setting, aircrews practiced delivering airlift capability in a contested environment. JPMRC enhances readiness by replicating the demands of modern combat operations in the Arctic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron executes a contingency landing during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 7, 2026. Operating outside of a traditional runway setting, aircrews practiced delivering airlift capability in a contested environment. JPMRC enhances readiness by replicating the demands of modern combat operations in the Arctic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron touches down on an unimproved landing zone during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 7, 2026. Operating outside of a traditional runway setting, aircrews practiced delivering airlift capability in a contested environment. JPMRC enhances readiness by replicating the demands of modern combat operations in the Arctic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron lands on an unimproved landing zone during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 7, 2026. Operating outside of a traditional runway setting, aircrews practiced delivering airlift capability in a contested environment. JPMRC enhances readiness by replicating the demands of modern combat operations in the Arctic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Army and Royal Canadian Army paratroopers descend toward a drop zone during a joint airborne operation supporting Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 26-02 over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 7, 2026. The mission demonstrated multinational airborne integration and airlift support in Arctic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, secures his helmet after landing during a joint airborne operation in support of Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 26-02 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 7, 2026. JPMRC provides realistic training that strengthens interoperability and is designed to prepare joint forces for operations in extreme cold-weather environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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