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Yokota bids farewell to UH-1N Huey

A UH-1N Huey assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron makes its final landing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 5, 2025. The UH-1N first arrived at Yokota in 1980, and for over 45 years, the aircraft supported a wide range of missions across the region, including aeromedical evacuations and the transport of senior government officials. It also played a critical role in Operation Tomodachi following the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, conducting reconnaissance flights and low-level radiation mapping in the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Doan)

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Yokota bids farewell to UH-1N Huey

Members of the 374th Airlift Wing and the Japan Self-Defense Force attend a retirement ceremony for the UH-1N Huey at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 5, 2025. The UH-1N first arrived at Yokota in 1980, and for over 45 years, the aircraft supported a wide range of missions across the region, including aeromedical evacuations and the transport of senior government officials. It also played a critical role in Operation Tomodachi following the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, conducting reconnaissance flights and low-level radiation mapping in the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Doan)

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Yokota bids farewell to UH-1N Huey

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Nolta, 459th Airlift Squadron commander, delivers remarks during a retirement ceremony for the UH-1N Huey at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 5, 2025. The UH-1N first arrived at Yokota in 1980, and for over 45 years, the aircraft supported a wide range of missions across the region, including aeromedical evacuations and the transport of senior government officials. It also played a critical role in Operation Tomodachi following the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, conducting reconnaissance flights and low-level radiation mapping in the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Doan)

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Yokota bids farewell to UH-1N Huey

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kayli Rodriguez, 459th Airlift Squadron instructor flight engineer, speaks about the history of the UH-1N Huey during a retirement ceremony for the aircraft at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 5, 2025. The UH-1N first arrived at Yokota in 1980, and for over 45 years, the aircraft supported a wide range of missions across the region, including aeromedical evacuations and the transport of senior government officials. It also played a critical role in Operation Tomodachi following the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, conducting reconnaissance flights and low-level radiation mapping in the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Doan)

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Yokota bids farewell to UH-1N Huey

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Taylor, 459th Airlift Squadron special mission aviator, stands in front of a UH-1N Huey at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 5, 2025. The UH-1N first arrived at Yokota in 1980, and for over 45 years, the aircraft supported a wide range of missions across the region, including aeromedical evacuations and the transport of senior government officials. It also played a critical role in Operation Tomodachi following the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, conducting reconnaissance flights and low-level radiation mapping in the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Doan)

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Yokota bids farewell to UH-1N Huey

A piano is burned to commemorate the retirement of the UH-1N Huey at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 5, 2025. The UH-1N first arrived at Yokota in 1980, and for over 45 years, the aircraft supported a wide range of missions across the region, including aeromedical evacuations and the transport of senior government officials. It also played a critical role in Operation Tomodachi following the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, conducting reconnaissance flights and low-level radiation mapping in the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Doan)

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U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron pose for a group photo before departing Niigata Air Base, Aug. 9, 2025. The 459 AS visited the base to commemorate their long-standing partnership with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Rescue Squadron and highlight the importance of strong bilateral ties and continued cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)

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250808-F-ZV099-1736

U.S. Air Force Capt. Rachel Curtis, 459th Airlift Squadron C-12 Huron pilot, performs a traditional Niigata dance during the Niigata festival, Aug. 8, 2025. The 459 AS visited Niigata Air Base to commemorate the units’ long-standing partnership and highlight the importance of strong bilateral ties and continued cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)

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250808-F-ZV099-1695

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members assigned to the Niigata Air Rescue Squadron perform a traditional Niigata dance during the Niigata festival, Aug. 8, 2025. The 459 AS visited Niigata Air Base to commemorate the units’ long-standing partnership and highlight the importance of strong bilateral ties and continued cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)

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250808-F-ZV099-1672

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron pose for a group photo in front of a Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J assigned to the Niigata Air Rescue Squadron, Aug. 8, 2025. The 459 AS visited Niigata Air Base to commemorate the units’ long-standing partnership and highlighted the importance of strong bilateral ties and continued cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)

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250808-F-ZV099-1671

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members assigned to the Niigata Air Rescue Squadron practice a traditional Niigata dance before the Niigata festival, Aug. 8, 2025. The 459 AS visited Niigata Air Base to commemorate the units’ long-standing partnership and highlighted the importance of strong bilateral ties and continued cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)

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250808-F-ZV099-1670

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members assigned to the Niigata Air Rescue Squadron practice with traditional Niigata taiko drums before the Niigata festival, Aug. 8, 2025. The 459 AS visited Niigata Air Base to commemorate the units’ long-standing partnership and highlighted the importance of strong bilateral ties and continued cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)

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250808-F-ZV099-1654

Japan Air Self-Defence Force Colonel Hiroshi Kageura, Niigata Air Rescue Squadron commander, gives an orientation brief to members assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron at Niigata Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2025. The visit commemorated the units’ long-standing partnership and highlighted the importance of strong bilateral ties and continued cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)

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250808-F-ZV099-1648

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members assigned to the Niigata Air Rescue Squadron pose for a group photo at Niigata Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2025. The visit commemorated the units’ long-standing partnership and highlighted the importance of strong bilateral ties and continued cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)

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459 AS visits JASDF sister squadron for bilateral exchange, UH-1N crew bids farewell

U.S. Air Force Capt. Rachel Curtis, 459th Airlift Squadron pilot and Senior Airman Kayli Rodriguez, 459 AS flight engineer, receive a tour of a Japanese Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J Black Hawk during a bilateral exchange at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. Through routine visits and bilateral engagements - such as cultural and subject matter exchanges - ties between the U.S. Air Force and JASDF continue to grow, supporting the importance of strengthening partnerships with allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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459 AS visits JASDF sister squadron for bilateral exchange, UH-1N crew bids farewell

A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron pilot provides a capability brief to U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. KARS, based in Komatsu Air Base, operate U-125A and UH-60J Black Hawk aircraft for search-and-rescue operations in mountains and seascapes. They also provide airlift support in disaster response, such as their assistance in the aftermath of the Noto Earthquake in January 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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459 AS visits JASDF sister squadron for bilateral exchange, UH-1N crew bids farewell

U.S. Air Force Capt. Colton McConnell, 459th Airlift Squadron pilot, prepares a UH-1N Huey for parking configuration after landing at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. The 459 AS maintains a forward presence in the Pacific and provides responsive airlift support for distinguished visitors, as well as other priority passengers and cargo, on travel vital to the national security interest of the United States. The squadron maintains both UH-1N and C-12J Huron mission-ready aircrews to conduct aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue and priority airlift missions throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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459 AS visits JASDF sister squadron for bilateral exchange, UH-1N crew bids farewell

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Reed, 459th Airlift Squadron pilot, observes Mount Fuji from a UH-1N Huey en route to Komatsu Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. The 459 AS maintains a forward presence in the Pacific and provides responsive airlift support for distinguished visitors, as well as other priority passengers and cargo, on travel vital to the national security interest of the United States. The squadron maintains both UH-1N and C-12J Huron mission-ready aircrews to conduct aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue and priority airlift missions throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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459 AS visits JASDF sister squadron for bilateral exchange, UH-1N crew bids farewell

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kayli Rodriguez, 459th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, gestures farewell to Japanese Air Self-Defense Force personnel assigned to Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron after a bilateral engagement at Komatsu Air Base Japan, June 28, 2025. Through routine visits and bilateral engagements - such as cultural and subject matter exchanges - ties between the U.S. Air Force and JASDF continue to grow, supporting the importance of strengthening partnerships with allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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459 AS visits JASDF sister squadron for bilateral exchange, UH-1N crew bids farewell

U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force personnel assigned to Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron, pose for a group photo after a bilateral engagement at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. Through routine visits and bilateral engagements - such as cultural and subject matter exchanges - ties between the U.S. Air Force and JASDF continue to grow, supporting the importance of strengthening partnerships with allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell/Modified for security purposes)

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