From Tasking to Airlift: 374th LRS supports Kumamoto earthquake relief

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Livingston, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function NCO in charge, observes humanitarian assistance and disaster relief bundle loading at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026, in support of relief operations following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake. The 374th LRS prepares and loads the bundles for transport to Kumamoto Prefecture in support of ongoing disaster relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

PHOTO BY: Yasuo Osakabe
VIRIN: 260809-F-PM645-1231.JPG
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NIKON ZR

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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14

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1/160

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800

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