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36 AS conducts HIRAIN with US Marines, enables bilateral operati

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Hubbard, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, guides a U.S. Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) out of a C-130J Super Hercules during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion training at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Kenebetsu Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. The training gave personnel an opportunity to practice emerging tactics, techniques, and procedures that allow C-130 aircrews to reload ammo pods into a HIMARS without any material handling equipment, such as K-loaders and forklifts, in a process known as HIMARS Direct Reload Inside Plane (HIDRIP). This marked the first time on record that a Mobility Air Force aircrew within Pacific Air Forces has executed HIDRIP, as the 36th AS continues to develop homegrown training events designed to refine the skills needed to support operations in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Doan)

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36 AS conducts HIRAIN with US Marines, enables bilateral operati

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Hubbard, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, guides a U.S. Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) into a C-130J Super Hercules during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion training at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Kenebetsu Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. Yokota Airmen regularly conduct training events with joint partners to build interoperability and strengthen capabilities in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Doan)

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36 AS conducts HIRAIN with US Marines, enables bilateral operati

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Marines load an ammo pod into a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion training at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Kenebetsu Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. The training gave personnel an opportunity to practice emerging tactics, techniques, and procedures that allow C-130 aircrews to reload ammo pods into a HIMARS without any material handling equipment, such as K-loaders and forklifts, in a process known as HIMARS Direct Reload Inside Plane (HIDRIP). This marked the first time on record that a Mobility Air Force aircrew within Pacific Air Forces has executed HIDRIP, as the 36th AS continues to develop homegrown training events designed to refine the skills needed to support operations in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Doan)

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36 AS conducts HIRAIN with US Marines, enables bilateral operati

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron takes off from Japan Air Self-Defense Force Kenebetsu Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025, during a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Insertion training. Airmen assigned to the 36th AS conducted HIRAIN training as part of a joint operational support mission with U.S. Marines, enabling a bilateral live-fire exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Doan)

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36 AS conducts HIRAIN with US Marines, enables bilateral operati

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Giorgio, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, guides a U.S. Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) out of the cargo bay of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) training at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Kenebetsu Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. Airmen assigned to the 36th AS conducted HIRAIN training as part of a joint operational support mission with U.S. Marines, enabling a bilateral live-fire exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Doan)

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36 AS conducts HIRAIN with US Marines, enables bilateral operati

U.S. Air Force Airmen secure a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) aboard a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. The training gave personnel an opportunity to practice emerging tactics, techniques, and procedures that allow C-130 aircrews to reload ammo pods into a HIMARS without any material handling equipment, such as K-loaders and forklifts, in a process known as HIMARS Direct Reload Inside Plane (HIDRIP). This marked the first time on record that a Mobility Air Force aircrew within Pacific Air Forces has executed HIDRIP, as the 36th AS continues to develop homegrown training events designed to refine the skills needed to support operations in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Doan)

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36 AS conducts HIRAIN with US Marines, enables bilateral operati

A U.S. Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) sits on the flight line prior to being loaded into a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. The training gave personnel an opportunity to practice emerging tactics, techniques, and procedures that allow C-130 aircrews to reload ammo pods into a HIMARS without any material handling equipment, such as K-loaders and forklifts, in a process known as HIMARS Direct Reload Inside Plane (HIDRIP). This marked the first time on record that a Mobility Air Force aircrew within Pacific Air Forces has executed HIDRIP, as the 36th AS continues to develop homegrown training events designed to refine the skills needed to support operations in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Doan)

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36 AS conducts HIRAIN with US Marines, enables bilateral operati

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron and 353d Special Operations Wing push a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) ammo pod through the cargo bay of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. The training gave 36th AS personnel an opportunity to practice emerging tactics, techniques, and procedures that allow C-130 aircrews to reload ammo pods into a HIMARS without any material handling equipment, such as K-loaders and forklifts, in a process known as HIMARS Direct Reload Inside Plane (HIDRIP). The 353rd SOW is currently writing checklists and procedures for HIDRIP in conjunction with the 561st Weapons Squadron and provided the 36th AS with the draft publications necessary to prepare them for mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Doan)

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36 AS conducts HIRAIN with US Marines, enables bilateral operati

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron and 353d Special Operations Wing prepare to load a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) ammo pod into a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. The training gave 36th AS personnel an opportunity to practice emerging tactics, techniques, and procedures that allow C-130 aircrews to reload ammo pods into a HIMARS without any material handling equipment, such as K-loaders and forklifts, in a process known as HIMARS Direct Reload Inside Plane (HIDRIP). The 353rd SOW is currently writing checklists and procedures for HIDRIP in conjunction with the 561st Weapons Squadron and provided the 36th AS with the draft publications necessary to prepare them for mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Doan)

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Yokota hosts 78th U.S. Air Force Birthday Ball

Team Yokota members fill cups with sake during the 78th Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. Traditionally, when wooden mallets break through the lid of a ceremonial sake barrel, it signifies an opening for good fortune. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota hosts 78th U.S. Air Force Birthday Ball

Japan Air Self-Defense Force and 374th Airlift Wing leadership break open a barrel of celebratory Japanese sake during the 78th Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. Traditionally, when wooden mallets break through the lid of a ceremonial sake barrel, it signifies an opening for good fortune. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota hosts 78th U.S. Air Force Birthday Ball

The Yokota Samurai Taiko Drummers perform during the 78th Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. The Air Force Ball is a time-honored tradition where military communities come together to celebrate Air Force heritage and commemorate past and present contributions to national defense. Team Yokota celebrated the 78th Air Force birthday with a blend of Japanese and American traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota hosts 78th U.S. Air Force Birthday Ball

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, Amn. Kayla Karelas, 374 AW public affairs apprentice, and Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Hauck, 374 AW command chief, cut the ceremonial cake during the 78th Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. The Air Force Ball is a time-honored tradition where military communities come together to celebrate Air Force heritage and commemorate past and present contributions to national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota hosts 78th U.S. Air Force Birthday Ball

From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler McGahee, Yokota Air Base Honor Guardsman, presents the 374 AW sword to Col. Richard McElhaney, 374 AW commander, before the ceremonial 78th Air Force Ball cake cutting at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. The Air Force Ball is a time-honored tradition where military communities come together to celebrate Air Force heritage and commemorate past and present contributions to national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota hosts 78th U.S. Air Force Birthday Ball

Team Yokota gathers to celebrate the 78th Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. The Air Force Ball is a time-honored tradition where military communities come together to celebrate Air Force heritage and commemorate past and present contributions to national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota hosts 78th U.S. Air Force Birthday Ball

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, delivers remarks during the 78th Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. The Air Force Ball is a time-honored tradition where military communities come together to celebrate Air Force heritage and commemorate past and present contributions to national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota hosts 78th U.S. Air Force Birthday Ball

The Yokota Air Base Honor Guard posts the colors during the 78th Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. The Air Force Ball is a time-honored tradition where military communities come together to celebrate Air Force heritage and commemorate past and present contributions to national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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A participant carries the POW/MIA flag during the POW/MIA Memorial Relay at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. The POW/MIA flag was carried throughout the 24-hour run to honor those who were prisoners of war and the more than 81,000 service members who are still missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Joshua McDonald, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation element chief, poses for a photo during the POW/MIA Memorial Relay at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. McDonald finished 64 miles during the POW/MIA 24-hour run to honor those who were prisoners of war and the more than 81,000 service members who are still missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Joshua McDonald, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation element chief, runs laps during the POW/MIA Memorial Relay at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. McDonald finished 64 miles during the POW/MIA 24-hour run to honor those who were prisoners of war and the more than 81,000 service members who are still missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)

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