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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Osgard, a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J aircraft commander and mission commander for North Wind 26, operates a C-130J Super Hercules after executing a joint forcible entry operation during exercise North Wind 26 at the Hokkaido Large-Scale Exercise Area, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. Exercise North Wind 26 reinforced the ability of U.S. and Japanese forces to rapidly integrate, operate in austere cold-weather conditions, and execute complex joint missions in support of regional security and alliance readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cory McCloskey, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, recovers static line after personnel jump during exercise North Wind 26 at the Hokkaido Large-Scale Exercise Area, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. Four C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducted an airfield seizure and airdrop insertion of 106 paratroopers from the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, executes a static line jump during exercise North Wind 26 at the Hokkaido Large-Scale Exercise Area, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. Exercise North Wind 26 reinforced the ability of U.S. and Japanese forces to rapidly integrate, operate in austere cold-weather conditions, and execute complex joint missions in support of regional security and alliance readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, conducts a rear check after static line jumps during exercise North Wind 26 at the Hokkaido Large-Scale Exercise Area, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. Exercise North Wind 26 reinforced the ability of U.S. and Japanese forces to rapidly integrate, operate in austere cold-weather conditions, and execute complex joint missions in support of regional security and alliance readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cory McCloskey, right, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, and a U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, recover static lines after personnel drops jump during exercise North Wind 26 at the Hokkaido Large-Scale Exercise Area, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. The operation required extensive coordination between air and ground forces across multiple services and nations. Planning for the mission spanned more than two weeks to synchronize aircraft, personnel, equipment, and timelines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, prepares to execute a static line jump during exercise North Wind 26 at the Hokkaido Large-Scale Exercise Area, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. The operation required extensive coordination between air and ground forces across multiple services and nations. Planning for the mission spanned more than two weeks to synchronize aircraft, personnel, equipment, and timelines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cory McCloskey, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, finalizes rigging for a static line jump during exercise North Wind 26 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. Four C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36 AS conducted an airfield seizure and airdrop insertion of 106 paratroopers from the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, into the Hokkaido Large-Scale Exercise Area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, prepare to board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during exercise North Wind 26 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan 22, 2026. Exercise North Wind 26 is a joint and bilateral arctic field training exercise designed to strengthen winter operational capabilities and enhance interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, prepare to load onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during exercise North Wind 26 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. Four C-130J Super Hercules conducted an airfield seizure and airdrop insertion of 106 paratroopers from the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, into the Hokkaido Large-Scale Exercise Area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, prepare to load onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during exercise North Wind 26 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. Four C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducted an airfield seizure and airdrop insertion of 106 paratroopers from the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, into the Hokkaido Large-Scale Exercise Area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, prepare to rig equipment during exercise North Wind 26 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. Exercise North Wind 26 is a joint and bilateral arctic field training exercise designed to strengthen winter operational capabilities and enhance interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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JASDF Niigata Air Rescue Squadron visits 459th AS

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Niigata Air Rescue Squadron members tour the cockpit of a C-12 Huron assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base Jan. 15, 2026. The engagement highlighted a shared commitment to deepening interoperability while honoring a long-standing partnership built on trust, cooperation and mutual readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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JASDF Niigata Air Rescue Squadron visits 459th AS

Personnel from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Niigata Air Rescue Squadron tour a static C-12 Huron assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base Jan. 15, 2026. The engagement highlighted a shared commitment to deepening interoperability while honoring a long-standing partnership built on trust, cooperation and mutual readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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JASDF Niigata Air Rescue Squadron visits 459th AS

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 459th Airlift Wing and personnel from the Japan Self-Defense Force Niigata Air Rescue Squadron participate in a game of softball at Yokota Air Base Jan. 16, 2026. The visit included static aircraft display tours of Yokota's aircraft and the air traffic control tower, reinforcing a long-standing partnership and commitment to interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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JASDF Niigata Air Rescue Squadron visits 459th AS

Personnel from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Niigata Air Rescue Squadron tour a static CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing at Yokota Air Base Jan. 16, 2026. The visit included static aircraft display tours of Yokota's aircraft and the air traffic control tower, reinforcing a long-standing partnership and commitment to interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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JASDF Niigata Air Rescue Squadron visits 459th AS

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing give personnel from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Niigata Air Rescue Squadron a tour inside a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base Jan. 16, 2026. The visit included static aircraft display tours of Yokota's aircraft and the air traffic control tower, reinforcing a long-standing partnership and commitment to interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Lozano, 374th Airlift Wing protocol specialist, bowls during the monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. The event featured five different challenges in different locations across the installation, each with a focus on physical conditioning, communication, problem-solving and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Lozano, 374th Airlift Wing protocol specialist, picks up a bowling ball during the monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. Several teams of Airmen from the 374th Medical Group, 374th Wing Support Staff, Civil Engineering Squadron and Force Support Squadron ran across the installation, participating in several different exercises and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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A competitor participates in a communication exercise during the monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. The event featured five different challenges in different locations across the installation, each with a focus on physical conditioning, communication, problem-solving and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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A competitor prepares to throw a dodgeball during the monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. Several teams of Airmen from the 374th Medical Group, 374th Wing Support Staff, Civil Engineering Squadron and Force Support Squadron ran across the installation, participating in several different exercises and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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