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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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Nothing routine about flying with the 36th Airlift Squadron

Senior Airman Carson Christian, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, performs pre-flight checks inside a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2022. Pre-flight checklists are essential to ensuring the proper and safe functioning of aircraft systems and structure prior to take-off. Loadmaster and maintenance Airmen are vital parts of keeping aircraft mission ready, as flying stresses can wear at aircraft systems and structures. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Nothing routine about flying with the 36th Airlift Squadron

A C-130J Super Hercules starts up its four turboprop engines as pilots, loadmasters and ground crews finish pre-flight checks at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2022. Pre-flight checklists are essential to ensuring the proper and safe functioning of aircraft systems and structure prior to take-off. Loadmaster and maintenance Airmen are vital parts of keeping aircraft mission ready, as flying stresses can wear at aircraft systems and structures. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Nothing routine about flying with the 36th Airlift Squadron

Senior Airman Carson Christian, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, sits on a C-130J Super Hercules aft loading ramp during cargo air-drop simulations near Okinawa, Japan, July 27, 2022. Readiness is paramount to maintaining a strong deterrent presence in the Indo-Pacific, so 36th AS crews fly and train regularly to ensure their ability to provide rapid airlift skills remain sharp. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Nothing routine about flying with the 36th Airlift Squadron

Capt. Heejoong Kim, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 pilots, banks left during in-flight training maneuvers in the skies near Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2022. Senior pilots are often paired with less experienced ones to help impart knowledge, as every flight is an opportunity for practice and readiness training. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Nothing routine about flying with the 36th Airlift Squadron

Mt. Fuji peeks above the clouds during a C-130J formation flight in the skies above the Kanto region, Japan, July 27, 2022. Readiness is paramount to maintaining a strong deterrent presence in the Indo-Pacific, so 36th Airlift Squadron crews fly and train regularly to ensure their ability to provide rapid airlift skills remain sharp. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Nothing routine about flying with the 36th Airlift Squadron

Capt. Maddie Atkinson (right), and Capt. Heejoong Kim (left) 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 pilots, proceed along a taxiway prior to take-off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2022. Routine flights typically pair experienced pilots with pilots that have less flight time, helping to impart acquired knowledge, maximizing opportunities for practice and on-the-job readiness training. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Nothing routine about flying with the 36th Airlift Squadron

Capt. Heejoong Kim, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 pilots, adjusts engine power while taxiing prior to take-off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2022. Routine flights typically pair experienced pilots with pilots that have less flight time, helping to impart acquired knowledge, maximizing opportunities for practice and on-the-job readiness training. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Nothing routine about flying with the 36th Airlift Squadron

Senior Airman Carson Christian, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, gazes out the back of an open C-130J Super Hercules aft loading ramp during cargo air-drop simulations near Okinawa, Japan, July 27, 2022. Readiness is paramount to maintaining a strong deterrent presence in the Indo-Pacific, so 36th AS crews fly and train regularly to ensure their ability to provide rapid airlift skills remain sharp. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Nothing routine about flying with the 36th Airlift Squadron

Senior Airman Carson Christian, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, looks out of an open C-130J Super Hercules aft loading ramp he helps guide pilots reversing the aircraft into a parking spot at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2022. The C-130J Super Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The C-130J is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Nothing routine about flying with the 36th Airlift Squadron

Maj. David Field, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 pilot, commences a pre-flight brief for a formation flight of four C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2022. Pre-flight briefs establish teamwork between pilots and loadmasters providing current mission details, logistical considerations, weather, and other hazards to watch for. Some crew members may have not worked together previously, so these briefings provide an opportunity to establish the clear communication necessary to have a safe flight. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Nothing routine about flying with the 36th Airlift Squadron

Capt. Maddie Atkinson, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 pilot, speaks during a pre-flight brief for a formation flight of four C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2022. Pre-flight briefs establish teamwork between pilots and loadmasters providing current mission details, logistical considerations, weather, and other hazards to watch for. Some crew members may have not worked together previously, so these briefings provide an opportunity to establish the clear communication necessary to have a safe flight. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Nothing routine about flying with the 36th Airlift Squadron

Capt. Heejoong Kim, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 pilot, checks a flight tablet for a weather update during a pre-flight brief for a formation flight of four C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2022. Pre-flight briefs establish teamwork between pilots and loadmasters providing current mission details, logistical considerations, weather, and other hazards to watch for. Some crew members may have not worked together previously, so these briefings provide an opportunity to establish the clear communication necessary to have a safe flight. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Yokota pairs with Royal Thai Air Force for training

Airmen assigned to the 374th Maintenance Group and 36th Airlift Squadron pose for a group photo with Royal Thai Air Force pilots at Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, April 1, 2022. The 374th MXG and 36th AS worked to reinforce mutual interests and alliances through collective knowledge and joint operations with the Royal Thai Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Yokota pairs with Royal Thai Air Force for training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Garrett Mazachek, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot,left, and Wing Commadner Saard Pongsajaroennon, 601st Royal Thai Air Force squadron commander, listen to a briefing at Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, April 1, 2022. This was the first meeting between Yokota Air Base and the Royal Thai Air Force within Thailand’s borders since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Yokota pairs with Royal Thai Air Force for training

U.S Air Force Capt. Garrett Mazachek, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, right and Wing Commander Saard Pongsajaroennon, 601st Royal Thai Air Force squadron commander, converse with other pilots outside of a Thai C-130H Hercules at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, Thailand, March 31, 2022. Opportunities such as these enhance the interoperability of the U.S.-Thailand partnership by way of sharing tactics and techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Yokota pairs with Royal Thai Air Force for training

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Tadhg Collins, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, right, and a Royal Thai Air Force C-130H pilot exchange patches outside of a C-130J at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, Thailand, March 31, 2022. The 36th AS worked to reinforce mutual interests and alliances through collective knowledge and joint operations with the Royal Thai Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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