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36 AS flexes agility, conducts airdrop operations under limited visibility

Mount Fuji is displayed through night vision goggles during a night time sortie at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Feb. 6, 2025. This night time sortie, or night tac, consisted of four C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron airdropping container delivery system bundles and heavy equipment on a drop zone near Mount Fuji, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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36 AS flexes agility, conducts airdrop operations under limited visibility

A container delivery system bundle is secured inside of a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2025. The 36th AS’ rigorous training schedule includes drumbeat, scenario-based events, and exercise injections to ensure that pilots and loadmasters meet their training objectives and maintain peak proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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36 AS flexes agility, conducts airdrop operations under limited visibility

Members of the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron load transport container delivery system bundles with a Turner 60k aircraft cargo loader onto a C-130J Super Hercules in preparation of a night sortie at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2025. This night time sortie, or night tac, consisted of four C-130J Super Hercules airdropping CDS bundles and heavy equipment on a drop zone near Mount Fuji, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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36 AS flexes agility, conducts airdrop operations under limited visibility

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fracis Valerio, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight supervisor loads a container delivery system bundle onto a C-130J Super Hercules in preparation of a night time sortie at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2025. This night time sortie, or night tac, consisted of four C-130J Super Hercules airdropping CDS bundles and heavy equipment on a drop zone near Mount Fuji, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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36 AS flexes agility, conducts airdrop operations under limited visibility

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fracis Valerio, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, secures a container delivery system bundle on a Turner 60k aircraft cargo loader before loading a C-130J Super Hercules for a night time sortie at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2025. This night time sortie, or night tac, consisted of four C-130J Super Hercules airdropping CDS bundles and heavy equipment on a drop zone near Mount Fuji, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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36 AS flexes agility, conducts airdrop operations under limited visibility

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Gaskins, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, marshals a Turner 60k aircraft cargo loader before loading a C-130J Super Hercules in preparation of a night time sortie at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2025. The 36th AS’ rigorous training schedule includes drumbeat, scenario-based events, and exercise injections to ensure that pilots and loadmasters meet their training objectives and maintain peak proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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36 AS flexes agility, conducts airdrop operations under limited visibility

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Ryan Gaskins, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, dons an MBU-20/P oxygen mask before conducting a night time sortie at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2025. The 36th AS conducts routine training to meet the demands of region-wide airlift support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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36 AS flexes agility, conducts airdrop operations under limited visibility

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron receives a pre-flight inspection before conducting a night time sortie at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2025. The 36th AS conducts routine training to meet the demands of region-wide airlift support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Aircraft generation preps, launches C-130J multi-ship

U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron taxi across the flightline during an aircraft generation event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2024. Aircraft generations showcase the installation and unit’s ability to swiftly deploy multiple aircraft to maintain airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Aircraft generation preps, launches C-130J multi-ship

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing walk toward a C-130J Super Hercules during an aircraft generation event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2024. The 36th Airlift Squadron, the 374th Maintenance Group and the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron participated in the aircraft generation event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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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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Yokota loadmasters conduct routine readiness training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Losaia Lavata’i, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, loads a pallet onto a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS after completing a combat offload at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2024. A combat offload is a tactic employed for the quick unloading of aircraft cargo in austere environments where traditional pallet-moving equipment is unavailable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota loadmasters conduct routine readiness training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Milo Carter, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, loads a chock onto a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS after completing a combat offload at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2024. A combat offload is a tactic employed for the quick unloading of aircraft cargo in austere environments where traditional pallet-moving equipment is unavailable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota loadmasters conduct routine readiness training

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Milo Carter, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, and Airman 1st Class Losaia Lavata’i, 36th AS loadmaster, look out the troop door of a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2024. The loadmasters simulated personnel drops and completed an in-flight 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, poses for a photo before closing the troop door of a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron 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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A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron returns to base after completing an incentive flight for Operation Volant Spouse 2023 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4 2023. Operation Volant Spouse is an annual event meant to showcase the wing’s mission to Yokota spouses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Milo Carter, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, gazes at Mt. Fuji during Operation Volant Spouse 2023 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4 2023. The 36th AS maintains C-130J mission-ready aircrew to conduct 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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