Paratroopers from the U.S. Army 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, board a C-130J Super Hercules in preparation for a joint forcible entry exercise during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 24-02 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

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  • RADR operations maintain readiness, sharpen skills during BM 25-2

    A skid steer loader with a milling attachment grinds concrete for a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery scenario during exercise Beverly Morning 25-2 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2025. The equipment was used to remove debris during airfield repair, aiding in efficient base operations during BM

  • 353 SOW Airmen Keep the CV-22 Osprey Mission-Ready

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing perform 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

  • 374 AMXS conducts nighttime maintenance

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Miguel Garcia, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, troubleshoots an electrical panel during nighttime maintenance operations for exercise Beverly Morning 25-2 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2025. BM 25-2 is an annual exercise designed to sharpen

  • UH‑1N readiness on display during joint CASEVAC exercise

    The 459th Airlift Squadron, 374th Medical Group and Naval Hospital Yokosuka collaborated for casualty evacuation training at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 20. The 459th AS has a working agreement with the 374th MDG to provide emergency airlift support via UH-1N Huey during certain medical situations. The

  • Precision in every round: 353 SOW, 374 MXS ensure ammo readiness

    A U.S. Air Force maintainer from the 353rd Special Operations Wing, marks a small arms ammunition cartridge during a roll test operation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 13, 2025. By collaborating with the 374th Maintenance Squadron on ammunition roll testing, the 353rd SOW strengthens operational

  • 374 LRS POL flight engages in bilateral SME exchange with JASDF

    U.S. Air Force 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Material Command members pose for a photo during a bilateral subject matter expert exchange of the aerial bulk fuel delivery system in the petroleum, oil, and lubricants compound at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb.

  • 374 CS, US Army champion interoperability during Samurai Relay

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Communications Squadron showcased expeditionary communications capabilities during exercise Samurai Relay at Sagami General Depot, Feb. 13.Samurai Relay, formerly known as Adamantium Shield, is a unit-level exercise designed to evaluate the squadron’s ability to