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Airmen accomplish airlift surge

Airmen from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron look on as a C-130H aircraft prepares for departure before a large formation training operation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jake Bailey)

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Airmen accomplish airlift surge

An aircrew from the 36th Airlift Squadron walks along the flight line before a large formation training operation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jake Bailey)

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Hercules' surge

A C-130 Hercules flies Aug. 17, 2013, above Yokota Air Base, Japan. The aircraft was part of a large formation flight here displaying the capabilities of the sole airlift hub in the Western Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Hercules' surge

Airmen with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron walk off the flightline after a day of work Aug. 17, 2013, Yokota Air Base, Japan. The maintainers were responsible for preparing a C-130 Hercules for a large formation Aug. 19, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Hercules' surge

Tech. Sgt. Dusty Surber inspects a C-130 Hercules’ cockpit during pre-flight checks Aug. 17, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Surber is a flight engineer with the 36th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Hercules' surge

Airman 1st Class Wynthom Thomas conducts pre-flight checks on a C-130 Hercules Aug. 17, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Thomas, as a 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, worked hand-in-hand with maintainers to ensure the aircraft was ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Hercules' surge

Aircrew members with the 36th Airlift Squadron head for C-130 Hercules to conduct pre-flight inspections and checks Aug. 17, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The aircrew worked side-by-side with maintainers to ensure C-130 Hercules were ready for a large formation flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Hercules' surge

Airman 1st Class Zachary Strobel prepares a C-130 Hercules for takeoff during pre-flight checks Aug. 17, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. During pre-flights, Strobel worked hand-in-hand with a flight engineer to ensure the aircraft is ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Hercules' surge

Airman 1st Class Zachary Strobel’s shadow stretches across the flightline during pre-flight checks Aug. 17, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Strobel worked with a five-man team to ensure their C-130 Hercules was flight-ready for a large formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)

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Aim high into the sky

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Wynthom Thomas, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, communicates with pilots after landing Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013. Seven C-130s flew in formation practicing airlift tactics and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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Aim high into the sky

ABOVE KANTO PLAIN, Japan -- Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, performs visual identification of another C-130 Hercules above the Kanto Plain, Aug. 19, 2013. The C-130 aircrews demonstrated their airlift capabilities during a large formation surge flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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Aim high into the sky

ABOVE KANTO PLAIN, Japan -- C-130 aircrews from 36th Airlift Squadron performs visual identification of another C-130 above the Kanto Plain, Aug. 19, 2013. Yokota conducted a large formation surge flight, allowing Airmen to show case their professional airlift capabilities and ability to support any contingencies in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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Surge of Airpower

NEAR YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Wynthom Thomas, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, communicates with pilots before opening the rear of a C-130 Hercules during a large formation surge flight near Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013. Seven C-130s flew in formation practicing airlift tactics and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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Aim high into the sky

NEAR MOUNT FUJI, Japan -- A C-130 Hercules performs a training mission near Mount Fuji, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013, during a large formation surge flight. Seven C-130s flew in formation practicing airlift tactics and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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Aim high into the sky

ABOVE YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- C-130 Hercules fly during a training mission above Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013. Seven C-130s flew in formation practicing airlift tactics and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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Airmen accomplish airlift surge

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – A C-130 Hercules takes off as part of a large formation surge mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013. The C-130 Hercules provides tactical airlift capability and is the prime source of transport for airdropping troops and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marasky)

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Surge of Airpower

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. Mark August, right, 374th Airlift Wing commander, gives a pre-flight briefing to aircrews on a C-130 Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013. Yokota conducted a C-130 Hercules large formation surge flight, allowing Airmen to show case their professional airlift capabilities and ability to support any contingencies in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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Airmen accomplish airlift surge

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – C-130 Hercules from the 374th Airlift Wing taxi into position as they prepare to take off as part of a large formation surge mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2013. The wing conducts surge operations to test its capability to prepare, launch and coordinate multiple aircraft at the same time. The aircraft did multiple maneuvers that provided valuable training and practice for everyone involved with the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marasky)

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Surge of Airpower

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Tech. Sgt. Robert Dela Caza, 36th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, inspects a C-130 Hercules fuel tank at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2013. Airmen from the 374th Maintenance Group and 374th Operations Group prepared for the C-130's participation in a large formation surge flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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Surge of Airpower

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Andrew Dittman, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, completes his duty at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2013. Yokota Maintainers ensure the aircraft are ready to fly 24/7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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