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

A U.S. Marine KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) taxis down the flight line at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2026 in support of relief operations following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake. The Marines supported the transport of relief supplies from Yokota Air Base to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Takayubaru Sub-base in Kumamoto Prefecture following the earthquake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

PHOTO BY: Yasuo Osakabe
VIRIN: 260809-F-PM645-1269.JPG
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NIKON ZR

LENS

NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

APERTURE

13

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

800

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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