Strengthening Ties with Bilateral Airlift Exchange
Master Sgt. Michael McArty, 36th Airlift Squadron flight chief and C-130J evaluator, looks at a loadmaster station equipped with Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-2 assigned to 3rd Tactical Airlift Wing, 403rd Squadron, during a bilateral airlift exchange over Chubu region, Japan, July 10, 2019. The purpose of this event is to share tactics, techniques and procedures for airlift operation and learn from each other and build a stronger relationship between U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)