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240904-F-SL055-1088

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, shakes a student’s hand during the first day of universal pre-kindergarten at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 4, 2024. Yokota and 5AF leadership arrived at Mendel Elementary School to cheer on the students as they entered the building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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240904-F-SL055-1034

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, high-fives a student during the first day of universal pre-kindergarten at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 4, 2024. Department of Defense Education Activity pre-kindergarten helps prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond by building foundational abilities in language, literacy and math. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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240904-F-SL055-1023

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shaun Campbell, 5AF command chief, welcome parents and students to Mendel Elementary School for the first day of universal pre-kindergarten at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 4, 2024. Department of Defense Education Activity pre-kindergarten helps prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond by building foundational abilities in language, literacy and math. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies near Mount Fuji, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the C-130’s first flight. The C-130 officially entered active service in 1956 and primarily serves in the tactical role of the Air Force's airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies near Mount Fuji, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the C-130’s first flight. The C-130 officially entered active service in 1956 and primarily serves in the tactical role of the Air Force's airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies near Mount Fuji, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the C-130’s first flight. The C-130 officially entered active service in 1956 and primarily serves in the tactical role of the Air Force's airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

A low cost low altitude bundle is launched from the cargo ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. The C-130 has been the core of the 374th Airlift Wing’s airlift mission, delivering synchronized and credible logistics across the Indo-Pacific at the speed of need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexander Clarke, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 loadmaster, prepares to drop a low cost low altitude bundle over the Yokota flightline during a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. This flight aimed to honor the C-130’s enduring legacy and its significant role in advancing U.S. Air Force airlift capabilities over the past 70 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies near Mt. Fuji during a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. The C-130 has been the core of the 374th Airlift Wing’s airlift mission, delivering synchronized and credible logistics across the Indo-Pacific at the speed of need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Trent Fleener, 36th Airlift Squadron pilot, operates a C-130J Super Hercules during a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. This flight aimed to honor the C-130’s enduring legacy and its significant role in advancing U.S. Air Force airlift capabilities over the past 70 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies neat Mt. Fuji during a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. This flight aimed to honor the C-130’s enduring legacy and its significant role in advancing U.S. Air Force airlift capabilities over the past 70 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies in Japanese airspace during a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. This flight aimed to honor the C-130’s enduring legacy and its significant role in advancing U.S. Air Force airlift capabilities over the past 70 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, operates a C-130J Super Hercules near Mt. Fuji during a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. This event served as a tribute to the C-130’s vital contributions to resilient, agile, and responsive logistics operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies in Japanese airspace during a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. The C-130 has been the core of the 374th Airlift Wing’s airlift mission, delivering synchronized and credible logistics across the Indo-Pacific at the speed of need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota celebrates 70 years of C-130 operations

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron prepares to taxi onto a runway to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed Martin C-130 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. The C-130 has been the core of the 374th Airlift Wing’s airlift mission, delivering synchronized and credible logistics across the Indo-Pacific at the speed of need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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240813-F-BT644-1101

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Martin Krist, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron assistant chief of training, took part in the Plans Examiner Course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 13, 2024. The week-long joint operations training course brought together personnel from all four military branches from across 10 installations in the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on improving coordination and planning skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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240813-F-BT644-1087

A 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter wears the United States Air Force Fire Protection patch during the Plans Examiner Course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 13, 2024. The week-long joint operations training course equips service members with a better understanding of developing plans and conducting fire inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo/video by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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240813-F-BT644-1077

From left, Byron Beasley, fire inspector from Navy Region Japan at U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, and U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles Schatzle, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector from Yokota Air Base, Japan, work together during the Plans Examiner Course at Yokota, Aug. 13, 2024. The week-long joint operations training course brought together personnel from all four military branches from across 10 installations in the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on improving coordination and planning skills (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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240813-F-BT644-1053

Mark Bird, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute Instructor, instructs the Plans Examiner Course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 13, 2024. The week-long joint operations training course brought together personnel from all four military branches from across 10 installations in the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on improving coordination and planning skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron takes off from Yokota Air Base Japan, August 16, 2024. At the direction of Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, the 374th Operations Group in tandem with the 374th Maintenance Group prepared, generated and launched eleven C-130Js in less than 24 hours as a preventive measure to avoid mission degradation due to Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling and sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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