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Airborne 25: US, JGSDF conduct annual mass airborne operations

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade descend from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over JGSDF East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan, March 4, 2025, during Airborne 25. Airborne 25 is the largest annual static-line personnel jump exercise between the U.S. Air Force and JGSDF. The exercise integrated six C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron carrying 215 JGSDF soldiers for an airdrop training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Airborne 25: US, JGSDF conduct annual mass airborne operations

Three U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron approach a drop zone at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan, March 4, 2025, during Airborne 25. Airborne 25 is the largest annual static-line personnel jump exercise between the U.S. Air Force and JGSDF. The exercise integrated six C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron carrying 215 JGSDF soldiers for an airdrop training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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US, JGSDF strengthen interoperability during Airborne 25

A paratrooper from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 1st Airborne Brigade, delivers a briefing prior to soldiers boarding a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2025, as part of Airborne 25. Airborne is an annual large-scale exercise that integrates air and ground forces from the U.S. and Japan. This year’s iteration featured six U.S. Air Force C-130Js carrying 215 JGSDF paratroopers for a static-line personnel jump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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US, JGSDF strengthen interoperability during Airborne 25

Paratroopers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 1st Airborne Brigade, prepare to load onto six C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2025, as part of Airborne 25. Airborne is an annual large-scale exercise that integrates air and ground forces from the U.S. and Japan. This year’s iteration featured six U.S. Air Force C-130Js carrying 215 JGSDF paratroopers for a static-line personnel jump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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US, JGSDF strengthen interoperability during Airborne 25

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Kei Takakura, 1st Airborne Brigade vice commander, speaks during the commanders’ approval meeting for Airborne 25 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2025. Airborne is an annual large-scale exercise that integrates air and ground forces from the U.S. and Japan. This year’s iteration featured six U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft carrying 215 JGSDF paratroopers for a static-line personnel jump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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USAF, JGSDF strengthen interoperability during Airborne 25

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Capt. Kazuki Hasegawa, 1st Airborne Brigade Airborne 25 mission commander, delivers a briefing during the commanders’ approval meeting for Airborne 25 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2025. Airborne is an annual large-scale exercise that integrates air and ground forces from the U.S. and Japan. This year’s iteration featured six U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft carrying 215 JGSDF paratroopers for a static-line personnel jump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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USAF, JGSDF strengthen interoperability during Airborne 25

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade conduct high altitude low open parachute jumps from a C-130J Super Hercules during exercise Airborne 25 at the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Feb. 27, 2025. The first phase of Airborne 25 included a tactical insertion team conducting high altitude low opening jumps over a designated drop zone to meet exercise objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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USAF, JGSDF strengthen interoperability during Airborne 25

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over the Kanto Plains region en route to a designated drop zone during exercise Airborne 25 near Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2025. Airborne 25 is a large-scale exercise between the U.S. Air Force and JGSDF and includes HALO jumps, static-line jumps and equipment drops over a designated drop zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing perform nighttime maintenance on a CV-22 Osprey for exercise Beverly Morning 25-2 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2025. The dedication from 353 SOW personnel ensures the aircraft remains mission-ready for special operations, demonstrating their critical role in sustaining operational capabilities. Through routine exercises, training and maintenance, Airmen and respective aircraft at Yokota Air Base remain postured to rapidly respond to any potential real-world crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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KS25: USAF, JSDF conduct C-17 static loading test

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Helicopter Brigade observes the clearance between a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo bay and JGSDF CH-47JA Chinook helicopter during a C-17 static loading test in support of Keen Sword 25 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, Feb. 4, 2025. Keen Sword is a biennial field training exercise involving members of the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces. It is designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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KS25: USAF, JSDF conduct C-17 static loading test

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Helicopter Brigade load a JGSDF CH-47JA Chinook helicopter onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 535th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii , during a C-17 static loading test in support of Keen Sword 25 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, Feb. 4, 2025. Keen Sword is a biennial field training exercise involving members of the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces. It is designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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KS25: USAF, JSDF conduct C-17 static loading test

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers assigned to the 1st Helicopter Brigade observe the clearance between a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo bay and JGSDF CH-47JA Chinook helicopter during a C-17 static loading test in support of Keen Sword 25 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, Feb. 4, 2025. Keen Sword is a biennial field training exercise involving members of the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces. It is designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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KS25: USAF, JSDF conduct C-17 static loading test

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force CH-47JA Chinook helicopter assigned to the 1st Helicopter Brigade sits on the flightline before loading onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III in support of Keen Sword 25 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Feb. 4, 2025. U.S. Airmen and JGSDF soldiers conducted a static loading of a JGSDF CH-47JA into a USAF C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 535th AS. Keen Sword is a biennial field training exercise involving members of the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces. It is designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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KS25: USAF, JSDF conduct C-17 static loading test

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Helicopter Brigade load the Aft Pylon of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force CH47JA onto a USAF C-17 Globemaster III during a C-17 static loading test in support of Keen Sword 25 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Feb. 4, 2025. U.S. Airmen and JGSDF soldiers conducted a static loading of a JGSDF CH-47JA into a USAF C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 535th AS. Keen Sword is a biennial field training exercise involving members of the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces. It is designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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KS25: USAF, JSDF conduct C-17 static loading test

U.S. Air Force C-17 loadmasters assigned to the 535th Airlift Squadron load the Aft Pylon of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force CH47JA assigned to the 1st Helicopter Brigade onto a USAF C-17 Globemaster III during C-17 static loading test as part of Keen Sword 25 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Feb. 4, 2025. U.S. Airmen and JGSDF soldiers conducted a static loading of a JGSDF CH-47JA into a USAF C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 535th AS. Keen Sword is a biennial field training exercise involving members of the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces. It is designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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KS25: USAF, JSDF conduct C-17 static loading test

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erin Wang, center, 535th Airlift Squadron C-17 loadmaster, gives a safety briefing to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Helicopter Brigade before loading a JGSDF CH-47JA Chinook helicopter in support of Keen Sword 25 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, Feb. 4, 2025. U.S. Airmen and JGSDF soldiers conducted a static loading of a JGSDF CH-47JA into a USAF C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 535th AS. Keen Sword is a biennial field training exercise involving members of the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces. It is designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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KS25: USAF, JSDF conduct C-17 static loading test

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 535th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, lands at Naval Air Facility Atsugi in support of Keen Sword 25, Feb. 3, 2025. Approximately 80 members from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force conducted a C-17 static loading test in an effort to increase readiness and interoperability between U.S.-Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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KS25: USAF, JSDF conduct C-17 static loading test

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cain Pamintuan, 730th Air Mobility Squadron air freight technician, writes the center axle weight of a Japan Air Self-Defense Force MIM-104 Patriot missile system assigned to the Central Air Defense Missile Group during a joint inspection prior to conducting a C-17 static loading test in support of Keen Sword 25 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, Feb. 3, 2025. U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen conducted a static loading of a JASDF Antenna Mast Group vehicle and MIM-104 Patriot missile system into a USAF C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 535th Airlift Squadron. Keen Sword is a biennial field training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces members. It is designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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KS25: USAF, JSDF conduct C-17 static loading test

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Shaah, left, 730th Air Mobility Squadron air transportation specialist, reviews vehicle calculations during a joint inspection prior to conducting a C-17 static loading test as part of Keen Sword 25 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, Feb. 3, 2025. U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen conducted a static loading of a JASDF Antenna Mast Group vehicle and MIM-104 Patriot missile system into a USAF C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 535th Airlift Squadron. Keen Sword is a biennial field training exercise involving members of the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces. It is designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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KS25: USAF, JSDF conduct C-17 static loading test

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Helicopter Brigade smile after passing a joint inspection of a JGSDF CH-47JA Chinook helicopter as part of Keen Sword 25 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, Feb. 3, 2025. U.S. Airmen and JGSDF soldiers conducted a static loading of a JGSDF CH-47JA into a USAF C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 535th Airlift Squadron. Keen Sword is a biennial field training exercise involving members of the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces. It is designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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