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Comm Flyaway kit ensures Yokota readiness during SRI

(Right to left) Staff Sgt. Kyle Wilson, 374th Communications Squadron cyber transport supervisor, and Staff Sgt. Preston Kaolelopono, 374th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions supervisor, complete set-up the Communications Fly-away Kit (CFK) during the Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20. 2021. The 374th CS radio frequency transmission systems section are responsible for maintaining the kit, called a Communications Flyaway Kit. The CFK provides Non-secure Internet Protocol Router, Secure Internet Protocol Router and Voice Over Secure Internet Protocol, more commonly referred to as NIPR, SIPR and VOSIP respectively, within 30 minutes during emergency and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Comm Flyaway kit ensures Yokota readiness during SRI

Staff Sgt. Kyle Wilson, 374th Communications Squadron cyber transport supervisor, configures the Communications Fly-Away Kit (CFK) during the Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2021. The 374th CS radio frequency transmission systems section are responsible for maintaining the kit. The CFK provides Non-secure Internet Protocol Router, Secure Internet Protocol Router, and Voice Over Secure Internet Protocol, more commonly referred to as NIPR, SIPR and VOSIP respectively during emergency and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Comm Flyaway kit ensures Yokota readiness during SRI

Staff Sgt. Kyle Wilson, 374th Communications Squadron cyber transport supervisor, confirms a phone signal after connecting the Communications Fly-Away Kit (CFK) during the Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2021. The 374th CS radio frequency transmission systems section are responsible for maintaining the kit, called a Communications Flyaway Kit. The CFK provides Non-secure Internet Protocol Router, Secure Internet Protocol Router, and Voice Over Secure Internet Protocol, more commonly referred to as NIPR, SIPR and VOSIP respectively, within 30 minutes during emergency and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Yokota air traffic controllers conduct infield flightline operations for the first time

Staff Sgt. Natan Shipman, 374th Operations Support Squadron radar, airfield, and weather systems specialist, left, Tech. Sgt. James King, 374th OSS air traffic controller, center, and Master Sgt. Leroy Simmons, 374th OSS air traffic control watch supervisor, right, craft a landing zone at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Ground units coordinate with air traffic control towers and pilots to designate a safe landing zone, operating from the flight line at this capacity has not been conducted before. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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Yokota air traffic controllers conduct infield flightline operations for the first time

Airmen from the 374th Operations Support Squadron prepare to utilize ground equipment to communicate with pilots, control towers and track wind speeds at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Air traffic controllers utilize mobile radios and equipment to issue control instructions and properly guide in aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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Yokota air traffic controllers conduct infield flightline operations for the first time

A 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules lands at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. With the aid of airfield managers and air traffic controllers, C-130s are designed to land in even the most austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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Yokota air traffic controllers conduct infield flightline operations for the first time

Airmen from the 374th Operations Support Squadron guide a C-130J Super Hercules landing from the ground at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. While conducting operations, the controllers on the flight line had full control of all vehicles operating in the air and on the ground in a display of the Agile Combat Employment and Multi-Capable Airmen concept our controllers would deploy in a contingency environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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Yokota air traffic controllers conduct infield flightline operations for the first time

Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Sigaoat, 374th Operations Support Squadron senior watch supervisor, holds a mobile radio to communicate with C-130J Super Hercules pilots at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Communication between air traffic controllers, airfield managers, and pilots is maintained throughout mission execution, ensuring successful operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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The Ever-Changing Face of Weather

Tech. Sgt. Michael Clevenger, 374th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster surveys weather sensors above flight line Aug. 6, 2021, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Weather forecasters are responsible for communicating accurate and timely weather information to leadership before, during and after flying operations.

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The Ever-Changing Face of Weather

Tech. Sgt. Michael Clevenger, 374th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster inspects a temperature and humidity sensor for damage Aug. 6, 2021, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Forecasters require fully functional equipment to ensure accuracy of weather patterns.

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The Ever-Changing Face of Weather

Tech. Sgt. Michael Clevenger, 374th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster sets up a micro weather sensor on the flight line Aug. 6, 2021, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Micro weather sensors are portable devices that allow for retrieval of weather data including precipitation, wind speed, lightning and temperatures.

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En route to Red Flag- Alaska 21-2

An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2021, participating in Red Flag-Alaska 21-2. Red Flag-Alaska 21-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment, with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. Approximately 1500 service members are expected to fly, maintain and support more than 100 aircraft from more than 20 units during this iteration of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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En route to Red Flag- Alaska 21-2

A KC-10 Extender assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California, taxis down a flighline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2021, escorting A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to Red Flag-Alaska 21-2. Airmen and aircraft from the 60th AMW escorted U.S. Air Force assets from Japan to Alaska ahead of Red Flag-Alaska 21-2, which is scheduled to run from June 10 to 25. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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En route to Red Flag- Alaska 21-2

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Force Base, Japan, taxis down a flighline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2021, escorting A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to Red Flag-Alaska 21-2. Airmen and aircraft from the 909th ARS escorted U.S. Air Force assets from Japan to Alaska ahead of Red Flag-Alaska 21-2, which is scheduled to run from June 10-25. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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En route to Red Flag- Alaska 21-2

An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2021, participating in Red Flag-Alaska 21-2. Red Flag-Alaska 21-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment, with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. Approximately 1500 service members are expected to fly, maintain and support more than 100 aircraft from more than 20 units during this iteration of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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En route to Red Flag- Alaska 21-2

Fourteen A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, park at a ramp, May 24, 2021, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. This team of A-10s arrived at Yokota in preparation for Red Flag Alaska 21-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment, with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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En route to Red Flag- Alaska 21-2

Fourteen A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, park at a ramp, May 24, 2021, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. This team of A-10s arrived at Yokota in preparation for Red Flag Alaska 21-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment, with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Narashino Jump 2021

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade, line up outside a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, May 20, 2021. Yokota’s 374th Airlift Wing and JGSDF’s 1st Airborne Brigade organized personnel drop at JGSDF’s Narashino training field in Chiba Prefecture, Funabashi City. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Narashino Jump 2021

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade, onboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, May 20, 2021. This jump involved one hundred and forty-three JGSDF personnel delivered by three C-130J’s (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas)

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Narashino Jump 2021

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade, perform jump rehearsal at Yokota Air Base, May 20, 2021. JGSDF members rehearse their jump procedures before boarding aircraft to ensure successful operations in-flight. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tyrone Thomas.)

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