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End of an era: Final UH-1N Huey departs Yokota

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 730th Mobility Squadron and the 22nd Airlift Squadron assigned to Travis Air Force Base, Calif, load a UH-1N Huey on a C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to the 22nd AS at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 3, 2025. The 459th Airlift Squadron ended UH-1N Huey operations as it transitions to modern capabilities that strengthen Yokota’s rapid-response and airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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End of an era: Final UH-1N Huey departs Yokota

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexandra Cross, 22nd Airlift Squadron C-5 loadmaster, and Kenneth Alston, 459th Airlift Squadron quality assurance technician, load a UH-1N Huey on a C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to the 22nd AS at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 3, 2025. The 459th Airlift Squadron ended UH-1N Huey operations as it transitions to modern capabilities that strengthen Yokota’s rapid-response and airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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251203-F-BT644-3575

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, sits on the flightline upon arrival at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2025, in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2025. OCD is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. It began in 1952 after a U.S. Air Force B-29 crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and dropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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251203-F-BT644-3579

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Iosaia Lavata’i, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster, poses for a photo after arriving at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2025, in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2025. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission, beginning in 1952 when a U.S. Air Force B-29 Superfortress crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and airdropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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251203-F-BT644-3471

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madison Sinclair, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility technician, prepares to secure a bundle during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2025. Routine practice refines the logistical support needed during OCD25, bolstering the success of the 374th Air Expeditionary Wing’s tactical airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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251203-F-BT644-3489

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madison Sinclair, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility technician, secures a bundle during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2025. Routine practice refines the logistical support needed during OCD25, bolstering the success of the 374th Air Expeditionary Wing’s tactical airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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251203-F-BT644-3548

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Keith Kyrelle, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight technician secures a bundle for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2025. Routine practice refines the logistical support needed for operations such as OCD25, bolstering the success of the 374th Air Expeditionary Wing’s tactical airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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251203-F-BT644-3519

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madison Sinclair, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility technician, ties a knot to secure a bundle during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2025. Routine practice refines the logistical support needed during OCD25 , bolstering the success of the 374th Air Expeditionary Wing’s tactical airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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251203-F-BT644-3500

U.S. Air Force Airman Jean Cittadino and Airman 1st Class Kain Flores 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight technicians load ballast material into a bundle during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2025. Routine practice refines the logistical support needed during OCD25, bolstering the success of the 374th Air Expeditionary Wing’s tactical airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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251203-F-BT644-3619

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, taxis to a parking spot at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2025, in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2025. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. It began in 1952 after a U.S. Air Force B-29 crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and dropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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251203-F-BT644-3597

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, lands at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2025, in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2025. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. It began in 1952 after a U.S. Air Force B-29 crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and dropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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251203-F-BT644-3590

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster prepares to unload cargo. Checks at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2025, in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2025. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission, beginning in 1952 when a U.S. Air Force B-29 Superfortress crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and airdropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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36 AS prepare baggage for OCD25 sendoff

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Clarke, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, stacks luggage during a baggage drop in preparation for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2025. OCD is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. It began in 1952 after a U.S. Air Force B-29 crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and dropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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36 AS prepare baggage for OCD25 sendoff

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron inspect pallets of luggage during a baggage drop in preparation for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2025. OCD is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. It began in 1952 after a U.S. Air Force B-29 crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and dropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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36 AS prepare baggage for OCD25 sendoff

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kaylynn Staba, 36th Airlift Squadron evaluator loadmaster, straps down luggage during a baggage drop in preparation for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2025. OCD is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. It began in 1952 after a U.S. Air Force B-29 crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and dropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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36 AS prepare baggage for OCD25 sendoff

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kaylynn Staba, center, 36th Airlift Squadron evaluator loadmaster, stacks luggage on a pallet during a baggage drop in preparation for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2025. OCD is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. It began in 1952 after a U.S. Air Force B-29 crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and dropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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36 AS prepare baggage for OCD25 sendoff

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kaylynn Staba, right, 36th Airlift Squadron evaluator loadmaster, checks Airmen in during a baggage drop while preparing for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2025. OCD is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. It began in 1952 after a U.S. Air Force B-29 crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and dropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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36 AS prepare baggage for OCD25 sendoff

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron tighten straps on a pallet of luggage in preparation for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2025. OCD is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. It began in 1952 after a U.S. Air Force B-29 crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and dropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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Yokota lights up the holidays with Winterfest 2025

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave to Yokota residents during Winterfest 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2025. Families with young children lined up to take pictures and talk to Santa about their Christmas wishes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Carissa McSwain)

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Yokota lights up the holidays with Winterfest 2025

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, gives remarks at the annual tree lighting ceremony for Winterfest 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2025. This year’s celebration highlighted the dedication to the Yokota community in fostering unity and holiday spirit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Carissa McSwain)

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