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374 OSS, 459 AS conduct contingency LZ operations training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dereck Blair, 374th Operations Support Squadron landing zone safety officer, communicates to his team during LZ operations training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2026. The training allowed Airmen to practice coordinating aircraft operations on an unprepared LZe in a simulated contingency environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David S. Calcote)

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374 OSS, 459 AS conduct contingency LZ operations training

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Steven Ruiz-Garcia, 374th Operations Support Squadron landing zone safety officer instructor, holds a radio during LZ operations training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2026. The training allowed Airmen to practice coordinating aircraft operations on an unprepared LZ in a simulated contingency environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David S. Calcote)

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374 OSS, 459 AS conduct contingency LZ operations training

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Benjamin Stewart, 374th Operations Squadron landing zone safety officer instructor, monitors weather conditions during a contingency LZ operations training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2026. The training focused on establishing and operating a LZ in an unprepared environment, strengthening Airmen’s ability to support airlift operations in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Spencer Kanar)

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374 OSS, 459 AS conduct contingency LZ operations training

From left, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Katlin Ayres and Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Garcia, 374th Operations Support Squadron landing zone safety officers, prepares a LZ for an aircraft during a contingency operations training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2026. The training focused on establishing and operating a LZ in an unprepared environment, strengthening Airmen’s ability to support airlift operations in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Spencer Kanar)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Parker Smith, 374th Security Forces Squadron deputy raven program manager, and Senior Airman Brendan Ayling, 374 SFS patrolman, recite the Airman’s Creed during Phoenix Raven pre-selection training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2026. The purpose of the course is to assist potential Phoenix Raven candidates in learning essential technical skills in guarding and defending before attending the intensive two week school at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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Defenders assigned to the 374th Security Forces Squadron engage in combat with batons during Phoenix Raven pre-selection training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2026. After completion of the pre-selection course, Airmen will attend the Phoenix Raven school, and upon successfully finishing, graduates are awarded the Raven tab, identifying them as certified Phoenix Ravens, members of an elite force who are ready to tackle any challenge ahead. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brendan Ayling, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman poses for a group photo with evaluators during Phoenix Raven pre-selection training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2026. Airmen who partake in the pre-selection course engage in combatives, use of force scenarios, baton and advanced weapons training techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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Defenders assigned to the 374th Security Forces Squadron engage in a workout during Phoenix Raven pre-selection training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2026. This course is a prerequisite for individuals who are interested in Phoenix Raven school, a schoolhouse designed for a select group of security forces Airmen who are responsible for the safeguarding of aircraft, and their aircrews in a variety of dangerous and austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Parker Smith, 374th Security Forces Squadron deputy raven program manager, performs an exercise during Phoenix Raven pre-selection training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2026. Airmen who partake in the pre-selection course engage in combatives, use of force scenarios, baton and advanced weapons training techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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260825-F-FN020-1148

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Walitzer, 374th Security Forces Squadron raven program manager, and Staff Sgt. Parker Smith, 374 SFS deputy raven program manager, demonstrate a defensive countermeasure during Phoenix Raven pre-selection training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2026. The purpose of the course is to assist potential Phoenix Raven candidates learn essential skills in guarding and defending before attending the intensive two week school at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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260825-F-FN020-1097

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Parker Smith, 374th Security Forces Squadron deputy raven program manager demonstrates a defensive countermeasure to Senior Airman Brendan Ayling, 374 SFS patrolman, during Phoenix Raven pre-selection training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2026. After completion of the pre-selection course, Airmen will attend the Phoenix Raven school, and upon successfully finishing, graduates are awarded the Raven tab, identifying them as certified Phoenix Ravens, members of an elite force who are ready to tackle any challenge ahead. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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No Runway Required: Joint service members perform contingency airfield operations

U.S. Air Force Landing Zone Operations Course students and instructors pose in front of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during a simulated deployed environment training at Lejima, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 19, 2026. By operating on an unimproved landing strip, the training prepared airfield specialists to establish and secure critical logistics hubs in simulated contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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No Runway Required: Joint service members perform contingency airfield operations

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron touches down on an unimproved landing zone during a simulated deployed environment for a LZ Operations Course at Lejima, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 19, 2026. By operating on an unimproved landing strip, the training prepared airfield specialists to establish and secure critical logistics hubs in simulated contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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No Runway Required: Joint service members perform contingency airfield operations

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cameron Piontek, 8th Operations Support Squadron landing zone safety officer and instructor, and Master Sgt. Matthew Fraser, 36th Tactical Advisory Squadron LZ Operations Course student, coordinates landing support during a simulated deployed environment for a LZ Operations Course at Lejima, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 19, 2026. This field training validated the students' ability to perform multi-capable airfield operations, ensuring rapid deployment capabilities can be projected from any austere location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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No Runway Required: Joint service members perform contingency airfield operations

U.S. Air Force Landing Zone Operations Course students observe a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron land on an unimproved landing zone during a simulated deployed environment training at Lejima, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 19, 2026. By operating on an unimproved landing strip, the training prepared airfield specialists to establish and secure critical logistics hubs in simulated contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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No Runway Required: Joint service members perform contingency airfield operations

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Garcia, 374th Operations Support Squadron landing zone safety officer and instructor, instructs students during a simulated deployed environment for a LZ Operations Course at Lejima, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 19, 2026. This field training validated the students' ability to perform multi-capable airfield operations, ensuring rapid deployment capabilities can be projected from any austere location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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No Runway Required: Joint service members perform contingency airfield operations

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron touches down on an unimproved landing zone during a simulated deployed environment for a LZ Operations Course at Lejima, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 19, 2026. This field training validated the students' ability to perform multi-capable airfield operations, ensuring rapid deployment capabilities can be projected from any austere location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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374 SFS hosts combatives training

A U.S. Air Force combatives insignia is displayed on the shirt of an instructor during combatives training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2026. The training is designed to build physical confidence, physical conditioning, and situational de-escalation or tactical response capabilities under stressed conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David S. Calcote)

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374 SFS hosts combatives training

Defenders assigned to the 374th Security Forces Squadron demonstrate combative procedures during a training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2026. The training is designed to build physical confidence, physical conditioning, and situational de-escalation or tactical response capabilities under stressed conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David S. Calcote)

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374 SFS hosts combatives training

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ronald Knox, 374th Airlift Wing Futures Office design lead, practices combatives during a training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2026. The training is designed to build physical confidence, physical conditioning, and situational de-escalation or tactical response capabilities under stressed conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David S. Calcote)

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