USAF, JGSDF conduct jump training, strengthen Yokota interoperability
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Seth Sarrett, 374th Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, uses hand signals to communicate with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade as they prepare to exit a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)