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Forged In History: 374th MXS Airmen yields new ceremonial sword for Yokota

Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing Commander, and Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology craftsman, stand together with the newly presented Wing Ceremonial Sword at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2022. Col. James I. Baginski, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clark Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)
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Forged In History: 374th MXS Airmen yields new ceremonial sword for Yokota

Engravings shine off of a newly presented sword that was handmade by 374th Maintenance Squadron metals technology craftsman, during a presentation to the 374th Airlift Wing Commander in preparation for the 2022 Air Force Ball unveiling at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2022. Smith volunteered over three weeks’ worth of time to create the ceremonial sword. Col. James I. Baginski, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing commander, made the former ceremonial sword at Clerk Air Base, Philippines in 1974 in memory of fellow Airlifters who lost their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)
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36th AS trains for cargo drops

Pilots and loadmasters from the 36th Airlift Squadron go over plans during an early morning pre-flight briefing for a C-130J Super Hercules cargo drop training flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2022. Consistent training is necessary to maintain readiness, as pilots and loadmasters continually perform on the job training with more experienced peers to make their flying duties as second nature as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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36th AS trains for cargo drops

A crew chief from the 36th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron looks out at the line of C-130J Super Hercules waiting on the flightline early on a rainy morning at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2022. C-130J Super Hercules are one of the core components of the base’s rapid airlift mission, making the job of maintaining a critical aspect in mission completion for units on the base and visiting aircraft from around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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36th AS trains for cargo drops

Senior Airman Milo Carter, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, walks around the starboard wing of a C-130J Super Hercules during a pre-flight inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2022. Cargo such as food, water, fuel, equipment, and even small vehicles can be delivered via airdrop, but individual cargo pallets must be handled properly to maintain the C-130J’s balance, and to secure it to the cargo deck properly until it's ready for delivery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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36th AS trains for cargo drops

Senior Airman Milo Carter, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, works to lock the landing gear doors into place on the side of a C-130J Super Hercules during pre-flight inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2022. Consistent training is necessary to maintain readiness, as pilots and loadmasters continually perform on the job training with more experienced peers to make their flying duties as second nature as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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36th AS trains for cargo drops

Senior Airman John Douglas (center), 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, and SrA Acevedo Candelaria (left), 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron air-transport rigger, work together to guide a forklift laden with air-drop cargo into the rear of a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2022. Cargo such as food, water, fuel, equipment, and even small vehicles can be delivered via airdrop, but individual cargo pallets must be handled properly to maintain the C-130J’s balance, and to secure it to the cargo deck properly until it's ready for delivery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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36th AS trains for cargo drops

Senior Airman Milo Carter (right), and SrA Katlynn Shult (left), 36th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, strap down an air-drop practice cargo in the rear of a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2022. Mid-air cargo drops are a mainstay of C-130J capabilities, combining their high maneuverability at low altitudes with high accuracy cargo delivery enables them to quickly reach areas in need or that are difficult to supply by other means. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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36th AS trains for cargo drops

Senior Airman Milo Carter, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, talks to the pilot from the rear of a C-130J Super Hercules during training maneuvers near Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2022. Mid-air cargo drops are a mainstay of C-130J capabilities, combining their high maneuverability at low altitudes with high accuracy cargo delivery enables them to quickly reach areas in need or that are difficult to supply by other means. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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36th AS trains for cargo drops

Senior Airman Milo Carter, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, talks to the pilot from the rear of a C-130J Super Hercules during training maneuvers near Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2022. Mid-air cargo drops are a mainstay of C-130J capabilities, combining their high maneuverability at low altitudes with high accuracy cargo delivery enables them to quickly reach areas in need or that are difficult to supply by other means. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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36th AS trains for cargo drops

Capt. Spades Kimbal (right), 36th Airlift Squadron pilot, 1st Lt. Kevin Mende (left), 36th AS pilot, and Senior Airman Katlynn Shult (center), 36th AS loadmaster, view the runway as they descend for a touch-and-go landing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2022. Consistent training is necessary to maintain readiness, as pilots and loadmasters continually perform on the job training with more experienced peers to make their flying duties as second nature as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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36th AS trains for cargo drops

Pilots and loadmasters from the 36th Airlift Squadron walk across the flightline after a successful C-130J Super Hercules cargo drop training flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2022. Consistent training is necessary to maintain readiness, as pilots and loadmasters continually perform on the job training with more experienced peers to make their flying duties as second nature as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Pacific Air Forces deputy commander visits Japan

Lt. Gen James Jacobson, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, converses with C-130J Super Hercules pilots from the 36th Airlift Squadron in the unit’s heritage room during a site tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2022. During the visit, Jacobson spoke to Airmen about the importance the 374th Airlift Wing’s mission. (U.S. Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Pacific Air Forces deputy commander visits Japan

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James Jacobson, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, center, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Hiroaki Uchikura, Air Defense Command commander, second left, pose for a photo with JASDF senior leaders in the JASDF ADC headquarters at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2022. Jacobson toured the ADC headquarters where approximately 800 JASDF personnel work at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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Pacific Air Forces deputy commander visits Japan

Tech. Sgt. James Freeman, 374th Operations Support Squadron chief controller, gives a brief to Lt. Gen. James Jacobson, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2022. During the visit, Jacobson toured various facilities to see current projects and developmental plans for Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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Pacific Air Forces deputy commander visits Japan

Lt. Gen. James Jacobson, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, talks with first sergeants at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2022. During his visit, Jacobson met with leaders to discuss the unique challenges Airmen face, and their roles as ambassadors while living in a foreign country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Arita Machiko)
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Pacific Air Forces deputy commander visits Japan

Lt. Gen. James Jacobson, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, speaks with Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, left, during his visit to the 374th Airlift Wing headquarters at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2022. During the visit, Jacobson received an update on current projects, future exercises and readiness with an emphasis on forces assigned in Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)
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Pacific Air Forces deputy commander visits Japan

Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Dunn, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, greets Lt. Gen. James Jacobson, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, during his visit to 374th Airlift Wing headquarters at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2022. During his visit, Jacobson met with Airmen and discussed the strategic capabilities, operations tempo and future plans for Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Arita Machiko)
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Pacific Air Forces deputy commander visits Japan

Col. Julie Gaulin, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. James Jacobson, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, upon his arrival to Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2022. During the visit, Jacobson received an update on current projects, future exercises and readiness with an emphasis on forces assigned in Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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Deployed NG Airmen act quickly to help injured Japanese civilian

California Air National Guard Senior Airman Robert Scruggs (left), 129th Rescue Wing Emergency Management specialist, and CANG Senior Airman Pranay Manghirmalani (right), 129th RQW Emergency Management apprentice, pose for a photo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2022. On the morning of Aug. 10, 2022, these two deployed Airmen responded to a motor vehicle collision between two Japanese civilians near the Yokota Air Base terminal gate. They took charge of the scene and stabilized the injured motorists until additional responders could arrive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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