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Cope North 23: Trilateral integration at Iwo Jima strengthens capabilities

Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Jeremy Anderson, 383rd Squadron air cargo movement specialist (right), works alongside U.S. and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members to pull a large cargo pallet from a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules onto storage barrels using combat offloading during the Cope North 23 exercise, on the remote island of Iwo Jima, Japan, Feb. 21, 2023. Combat offloads are manual airlift cargo drop methods to safely move cargo pallets without the assistance of heavy equipment, which is useful for delivering cargo to temporary landing strips or for quickly offloading in contested areas. Cope North 23 is a multi-lateral Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HA/DR) effort to develop Agile Combat Employment concepts between allied forces via large force deployment and aerial combat training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Cope North 23: Trilateral integration at Iwo Jima strengthens capabilities

A team of U.S. Air Force, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and Royal Australian Air Force members pull a large cargo pallet from a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules onto storage barrels using combat offloading during the Cope North 23 exercise, on the remote island of Iwo Jima, Japan, Feb. 21, 2023. Combat offloads are manual airlift cargo drop methods to safely move cargo pallets without the assistance of heavy equipment, which is useful for delivering cargo to temporary landing strips or for quickly offloading in contested areas. Cope North 23 is a multi-lateral Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HA/DR) effort to develop Agile Combat Employment concepts between allied forces via large force deployment and aerial combat training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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US Marines train Mobile ATC system at Yokota

Members of the U.S. Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Company L and Japanese Air Self Defense Force personnel observe the sensor pallet portion of a mobile Air Traffic Navigation, Integration and Coordination System (ATNAVICS) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2023. The ATNAVICS system can be rapidly deployed out of just two modified High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HUMMWV) and two trailers with power generators. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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US Marines train Mobile ATC system at Yokota

Members of the U.S. Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Company L and Japan Air Self Defense Force Air Traffic Control specialists share information on a mobile ATC system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2023. Yokota is a vital component in maintaining the ability to support transient aircraft from the U.S. and partner nations, so maintaining the ability to have a functioning radar and ATC system is vital to safely operate the airfield. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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US Marines train Mobile ATC system at Yokota

A deployed U.S. Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Company L mobile air control station stands ready near the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2023. The Marines came to Yokota to train alongside U.S. Air Force and Japanese Air Self Defense Force ATC specialists on the mobile Air Traffic Navigation, Integration and Coordination System (ATNAVICS). The system can set up a temporary ATC capability on any established airfield or landing site. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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US Marines train Mobile ATC system at Yokota

U.S. Marine Capt. Josh Blanchard, Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Company L commander, speaks with a member of the Japan Air Self Defense Force about how the Marines set-up and calibrated a mobile Air Traffic Control system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2023. ATC standards are consistent around the world and both civilian and military forces follow the same Federal Aviation Administration standards. Military and civilian airfields alike already work together to ensure airspace safety, but information exchanges such as this ANAVICS training increase the mutual knowledge and interoperability of their air programs. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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US Marines train Mobile ATC system at Yokota

U.S. Marine Sgt. Isaac Mosqueda, Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Company L Air Traffic Control communications technician, provides training instructions to members of the MACS-4 deployed Company L at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2023. The Marines came to Yokota to train alongside U.S. Air Force and Japanese Air Self Defense Force ATC specialists on the mobile Air Traffic Navigation, Integration and Coordination System (ATNAVICS). The system can set up a temporary ATC capability on any established airfield or landing site. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, addresses members of the Japan Air Self Defense Force during a celebratory New Year’s reception in Tachikawa, Japan, Jan. 21, 2023. Leaders from the 374th Airlift Wing were invited to discuss and reflect on the successful joint operations from the previous year, such as Operation Christmas Drop and the New Year’s jump events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jarrett Smith)

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U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Dunn, 374th Airlift Wing chief enlisted leader (left), speaks with a member of the Japan Air Self Defense Force as a part of a New Year's reception in Tachikawa, Japan, Jan. 21, 2023. This celebration allowed the diverse components of Team Yokota to welcome-in 2023, as yet another example of how cultural exchange and festivities can strengthen their long-lasting partnership and friendship. (U.S. Air photo Caption by Airman Jarrett Smith)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander (right), speaks to Col. Takashi Izuhara, Japan Air Self Defense Force Operational Support Wing commander, as a part of a New Year's reception in Tachikawa, Japan, Jan. 21, 2023. This celebration allowed the diverse components of Team Yokota to welcome-in 2023, as yet another example of how cultural exchange and festivities can strengthen their long-lasting partnership and friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jarrett Smith)

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The Mizuho Town Tokyo Bushu Karajishi Drum team perform as a part of the Japan Air Self Defense Force New Year’s reception in Tachikawa, Japan, Jan. 21, 2023. Leaders from JASDF and the 374th Airlift Wing traditionally start a new year with a social event to reflect on the previous year’s successful integrated operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers with the 1st Airborne Brigade stand by for a flight brief regarding the annual New Year Jumps event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 8, 2023. The 1st Airborne Brigade is the only Japanese Self-Defense Force brigade capable of all airborne operations, such as response to attacks or disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratrooper with the 1st Airborne Brigade prepares for the annual New Year Jumps event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 8, 2023. The annual New Year Jumps highlights the multi-country commitment to strengthening multilateral capabilities, enhancing joint interoperability and cooperation between multiple militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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The U.S. Air Force 374th Airlift Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operational Support Wing members pose for a photo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 16, 2022. Every year, JASDF members present Kadomatsu, which are pine and bamboo decorations placed in front of buildings during the New Year holiday to bring health, happiness and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Dunn, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Yuichiro Yamashita, JASDF Yokota Weather Squadron, observe building a Kadomatsu at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 16, 2022. Kadomatsu are pine and bamboo decorations placed in front of buildings during the New Year holiday to bring health, happiness and prosperity. JASDF members present Kadomatsu to the 374th AW building every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

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U. S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operational Support Wing members tighten a rope while building a Kadomatsu at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 16, 2022. Kadomatsu are pine and bamboo decorations placed in front of buildings during the New Year holiday to bring health, happiness and prosperity. JASDF members present Kadomatsu to the 374th AW building every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

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The U.S. Air Force 374th Airlift Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operational Support Wing members tighten a rope while building a Kadomatsu at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 16, 2022. Kadomatsu are pine and bamboo decorations placed in front of buildings during the New Year holiday to bring health, happiness and prosperity. JASDF members present Kadomatsu to the 374th AW headquarters every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

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U.S. Air Force 374th Airlift Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operational Support Wing members tighten a rope while building a Kadomatsu at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 16, 2022. Kadomatsu are pine and bamboo decorations placed in front of buildings during the New Year holiday to bring health, happiness and prosperity. JASDF members present Kadomatsu to the 374th AW building every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

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US, Japan military leaders showcase partnership with Japanese tradition

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Forces Col. Takashi Izuhara, Operation Support Wing commander, take turns pounding mochi at the Operation Support Wing annual mochi pounding ceremony on Dec. 14, 2022, Yokota Air Base, Japan. The process of making mochi is a culturally significant symbol of teamwork and partnership, as it requires collaborative time and effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Taylor A. Workman)

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US, Japan military leaders showcase partnership with Japanese tradition

A volunteer molds freshly pounded rice dough into perfectly round mochi at the Operation Support Wing annual mochi pounding ceremony on Dec. 14, 2022, Yokota Air Base, Japan. Mochi is a traditional Japanese rice cake made just in time for the New Year and is widely considered a symbol for health and prosperity. The rice was pounded until it became a firm gelatin-like substance that was ripped apart and shaped into snack-sized treats by hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Taylor A. Workman)

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