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Yokota participates in JGSDF New Year's Jump 2023

U.S. Army Reserve Alaska & 82nd Airborne soldiers prepare for Japanese Forces’ annual New Year’s Jump aboard U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron out of Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. With a focus on the Indo-Pacific region, the New Year’s Jump underscored the preparedness of airborne forces for any mission that may arise. The strategic importance of a robust airlift capability in the region was evident in every meticulously executed jump.
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Yokota participates in JGSDF New Year's Jump 2023

Paratroopers of the 11th Airborne Division and JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade soldiers prepare for the Jan. 7, 2024, New Year’s Jump aboard the U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The event served as a live demonstration of rapid insertion capabilities, highlighting the agility and readiness of airborne forces. In an ever-evolving security landscape, the importance of swift and effective deployment cannot be overstated.
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Yokota participates in JGSDF New Year's Jump 2023

JGSDF soldiers with the 1st Airborne Brigade, U.S. Army Reserve Alaska & 82nd Airborne soldiers and Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing prepare for the annual New Year’s Jump aboard U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron out of Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The joint effort extended beyond borders, with Great Britain, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and India contributing 10-18 jumpers each. Additionally, observers from Thailand and Cambodia added an international flavor to the event.
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Yokota participates in JGSDF New Year's Jump 2023

GSDF soldiers with the 1st Airborne Brigade, U.S. Army Reserve Alaska & 82nd Airborne soldiers and Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing prepare for the annual New Year’s Jump aboard U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron out of Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The event served as a live demonstration of rapid insertion capabilities, highlighting the agility and readiness of airborne forces. In an ever-evolving security landscape, the importance of swift and effective deployment cannot be overstated.
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Yokota participates in JGSDF New Year's Jump 2023

Paratroopers from Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces 1st Airborne Brigade prepare for take-off aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The multinational forces displayed their tactical airlift capabilities during the annual New Year's Jump in the airspace above JGSDF Camp Narashino, Japan, as part of a public exhibition hosted by the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade. A tradition dating back to the 1960s, this event aims to bring good luck to JGSDF paratroopers in the new year and strengthen the bonds between allied nations as they renew the shared goal of safeguarding peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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US, international airborne forces soar in annual New Year's Jump

Paratroopers from the U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division and Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces 1st Airborne Brigade await take-off aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The multinational forces displayed their tactical airlift capabilities during the annual New Year's Jump in the airspace above JGSDF Camp Narashino, Japan, as part of a public exhibition hosted by the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade. This year, the 36th AS flew three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and dropped 30 JGSDF paratroopers, despite challenging weather conditions.
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US, international airborne forces soar in annual New Year's Jump

Paratroopers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) 1st Airborne Brigade and the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division prepare for take-off aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. A tradition dating back to the 1960s, this event aims to bring good luck to JGSDF paratroopers in the new year and strengthen the bonds between allied nations as they renew the shared goal of safeguarding peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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A U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division paratrooper waits for take-off aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. Multinational forces displayed their airborne insertion capabilities during the annual New Year's Jump in the airspace above Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Camp Narashino, Japan, as part of a public exhibition hosted by the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade. A tradition dating back to the 1960s, this event aims to bring good luck to JGSDF paratroopers in the new year and strengthen the bonds between allied nations as they renew the shared goal of safeguarding peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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240107-F-SL055-1678

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) 1st Airborne Brigade and U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers wait for take-off aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. Multinational forces displayed their airborne insertion capabilities during the annual New Year's Jump in the airspace above Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Camp Narashino, Japan, as part of a public exhibition hosted by the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade. The New Year’s Jump not only brought together the U.S. and Japanese forces but also created a platform for international allies and partners to collaborate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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240107-F-SL055-1677

A U.S. Army paratrooper from the 11th Airborne Division waits for take-off aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. Multinational forces displayed their airborne insertion capabilities during the annual New Year's Jump in the airspace above Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Camp Narashino, Japan, as part of a public exhibition hosted by the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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240107-F-SL055-1676

Paratroopers of the U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) 1st Airborne Brigade board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. Multinational forces displayed their airborne insertion capabilities during the annual New Year's Jump in the airspace above JGSDF Camp Narashino, Japan, as part of a public exhibition hosted by the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade. The diverse representation showcased the strength of multinational cooperation in the face of shared challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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240107-F-SL055-1675

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erik Allen, 36th Airlift Squadron programs flight section chief, prepares a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules for take-off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The multinational forces displayed their tactical airlift capabilities during the annual New Year's Jump in the airspace above JGSDF Camp Narashino, Japan, as part of a public exhibition hosted by the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade. With a focus on the Indo-Pacific region, the New Year’s Jump underscored the preparedness of airborne forces for any mission that may arise. The strategic importance of a robust airlift capability in the region was evident in every meticulously executed jump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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Members from the 11th Airborne Division and 36th Airlift Squadron inspect parachute static lines in preparation for the New Year’s Jump on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The event served as a live demonstration of rapid insertion capabilities, highlighting the agility and readiness of airborne forces. In an ever-evolving security landscape, the importance of swift and effective deployment cannot be overstated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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240109-F-SL055-1672

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholette Drew, 374th Healthcare Operation Squadron immunizations technician, cares for a patient at the 374th Medical Group immunizations clinic at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 9, 2024. MHS GENESIS provides a single health record for service members, veterans, and their families while enhancing health, increasing readiness, and improving safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Geringer, 374th Healthcare Operation Squadron immunizations technician, works the front desk of the 374th Medical Group immunizations clinic at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 9, 2024. MHS GENESIS standardizes clinical and business processes across the services and military health system and enables beneficiaries to be fully engaged in their health care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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240109-F-SL055-1670

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shajaylah Smalls, 374th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron patient travel clerk, works the front desk of the 374th Medical Group active duty clinic at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 9, 2024. MHS GENESIS features 24/7 access to electronic health records and the ability to schedule appointments, renew prescriptions, view laboratory and test results, and securely message their medical care team through its patient portal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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240109-F-SL055-1669

The entrance of the 374th Medical Group (MDG) building at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 9, 2024. The Department of Defense’s new electronic health record, MHS GENESIS, launched at the 374th MDG on Oct. 28, 2023, replacing TRICARE Online. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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240109-F-SL055-1673

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Morgan Shepherd, 374th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron physical therapy technician, assists a patient at the 374th Medical Group physical therapy office at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 9, 2024. MHS GENESIS focuses on quality, safety, and patient outcomes to help advance enterprise objectives to transform the military health system into a high-reliability organization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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459 AS, 374 MDG sustain 24/7 Air Medical Transport

Members of the 459th Airlift Squadron prepare a UH-1N Huey to answer an air patient transport drill at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2023. During natural disasters or contingencies, the UH-1N patient transport mission becomes crucial for transferring casualties and patients to and from regional medical facilities and other military installations.
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459 AS, 374 MDG sustain 24/7 Air Medical Transport

U.S Air Force Capt. Colton McConnel, 459th Airlift Squadron (AS) UH-1N Huey instructor, answers a patient transport drill at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2023. The 459th AS can mobilize a complete crew within an hour's notice for seamless patient transport. Their objective is to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 assistance, facilitating patient transfers from the 374th Medical Group to other medical facilities across the region.
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