Yokota Air Base

Sort By

Category

Show Advanced Options

Clear Filters |

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

Aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, 459th Airlift Squadron and 21st Special Operations Squadron participate in the elephant walk portion of the Samurai Surge training exercise, May 21, 2020, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Samurai Surge event also served as a training opportunity for aircrews to fine tune their skillsets and better prepare themselves to respond to humanitarian aid and disaster relief scenarios throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Juan Torres)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

A C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, taxis across the Yokota Air Base, Japan, flightline during the elephant walk portion of the Samurai Surge training exercise, May 21, 2020. The exercise used 17 aircraft in total from the 36th AS, 459th AS, and the 353rd Special Operations Group and tested Yokota’s capability to respond to the needs of the Pacific on a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Juan Torres)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

Aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, 459th Airlift Squadron and 21st Special Operations Squadron taxi their way across the Yokota Air Base, Japan, flightline during the elephant walk portion of the Samurai Surge training exercise, May 21, 2020. The exercise was conducted in order to demonstrate the Wing’s ability to rapidly provide humanitarian aid and disaster relief across Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Juan Torres)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

A C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, is prepared to participate in a Samurai Surge, May 21, 2020, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Samurai Surge allowed the 374th Airlift Wing to test its mission capability through an elephant walk and training flight providing aircrews the vital training needed to respond in area of responsibility as unique as the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Juan Torres)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

A C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, is prepared to participate in a Samurai Surge, May 21, 2020, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Samurai Surge allowed the 374th Airlift Wing to test its mission capability through an elephant walk and training flight providing aircrews the vital training needed to respond in area of responsibility as unique as the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Juan Torres)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, are prepared to participate in a Samurai Surge, May 21, 2020, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Samurai Surge serves as a training opportunity for aircrews to fine tune their skillsets and better prepare themselves to respond to humanitarian aid and disaster relief scenarios throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Juan Torres)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

Seven C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 374th Airlift Wing fly line up on the flightline as part of the elephant walk portion of the Samurai Surge training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2020. The 374th AW operates a mission fleet of C-130J Super Hercules, C-12 Hurons and UH-1N Iroquois as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

Seven C-130J Super Hercules' assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron taxi on the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2020, during the Samurai Surge training exercise. The 374th AW operates a mission fleet of C-130J Super Hercules, C-12 Hurons and UH-1N Iroquois as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations.(U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

A CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron taxis on the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2020, during the Samura Surge training exercise. This was the first time the CV-22 has been a part of a Yokota AB elephant walk.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

CV-22 Ospreys assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron taxi on the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2020, during the Samura Surge training exercise. This was the first time the CV-22 has been a part of a Yokota AB elephant walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

Aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, 459th Airlift Squadron and 21st Special Operations Squadron taxi their way across the Yokota Air Base, Japan flightline during the elephant walk portion of the Samurai Surge training exercise, May 21, 2020. With 17 aircraft participating, the Samurai Surge allowed the 374th Airlift Wing to test its mission capability through an elephant walk and formation flight, providing aircrews the vital training needed to respond in area of responsibility as unique as the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

Aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, 459th Airlift Squadron and 21st Special Operations Squadron taxi their way across the Yokota Air Base, Japan flightline during the elephant walk portion of the Samurai Surge training exercise, May 21, 2020. With 17 aircraft participating, the Samurai Surge allowed the 374th Airlift Wing to test its mission capability through an elephant walk and formation flight, providing aircrews the vital training needed to respond in area of responsibility as unique as the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

A loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron loads a low-cost, low-altitude bundle onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2020, during the Samurai Surge training exercise. The Samurai Surge event also served as a training opportunity for aircrews to fine tune their skillsets and better prepare themselves to respond to humanitarian aid and disaster relief scenarios throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

Staff Sgt. Sarah Meadows, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, loads a low-cost, low-altitude bundle onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2020, during the Samurai Surge training exercise. The Samurai Surge event also served as a training opportunity for aircrews to fine tune their skillsets and better prepare themselves to respond to humanitarian aid and disaster relief scenarios throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

An Airman with the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight loads low-cost, low-altitude bundles with a forklift into a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2020, during the Samurai Surge training exercise. The Samurai Surge event also served as a training opportunity for aircrews to fine tune their skillsets and better prepare themselves to respond to humanitarian aid and disaster relief scenarios throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

Nine C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron wait on the flightline during the Samurai Surge training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2020. Through the use of low-cost, low-altitude bundles, Yokota’s C-130J’s are able to deliver supplies into austere environments where a runway may not be available, getting critical supplies into the hands of those that need them in both contingency operations and in support of disaster relief missions throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

Seven C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron wait on the flightline during the Samurai Surge training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2020. Through the use of low-cost, low-altitude bundles, Yokota's C-130J's are able to deliver supplies into austere environments where a runway may not be available, getting critical supplies into the hands of those that need them in both contingency operations and in support of disaster relief missions throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

Crew chiefs assigned to the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron push an A/M32 diesel generator into position prior to starting a C-130J Super Hercules during the Samurai Surge training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2020. To ensure the health and safety of its Airmen in the face of an ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Yokota’s personnel proactively utilize physical distancing and cloth face coverings to better protect themselves, the community, and the Wing’s overall mission capability.(U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

A C-12 Huron assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron flies over Mount Fuji, May 14, 2020, during a pre-Samurai Surge training exercise. While COVID-19 has forced teams to maintain aircraft and mission plan in a physically distant manner, Yokota’s Samurai Surge serves as proof the pandemic has not altered the 374th Airlift Wing’s mission capability, adaptability and readiness to respond to the needs of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Details Download

Yokota Showcases Adaptability and Mission Capability with Samurai Surge

Three C-130J Super Hercules' assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron fly over Lake Motosu, May 11, 2020, during a pre-Samurai Surge training exercise. While COVID-19 has forced teams to maintain aircraft and mission plan in a physically distant manner, Yokota’s Samurai Surge serves as proof the pandemic has not altered the 374th Airlift Wing’s mission capability, adaptability and readiness to respond to the needs of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Details Download