374th Airlift Wing kicks off wing readiness inspection

U.S. Air Force Capt. Madeline Atkinson, C-130J Super Hercules pilot, conducts preflight procedures before a formation flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2022. Formation flights can be used as a show of force to project power while defending the base during wartime or contingency operations. The full-scale exercise is designed to enhance base readiness through training and practicing skillsets, ensuring the base is ready to respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

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374th Airlift Wing kicks off wing readiness inspection

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brian Tang, C-130J Super Hercules pilot, looks out of a window while flying in a formation over Tokyo, Japan, on the first day of the wing’s base wide readiness inspection, Oct. 22, 2022. Six C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flew in formation as a show of force to continue deterring aggression, ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. The full-scale exercise is designed to enhance base readiness through training and practicing skillsets, ensuring the base is ready to respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

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374th Airlift Wing kicks off wing readiness inspection

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andres Fedele, C-130J Super Hercules aircraft commander (left) and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brian Tang, C-130J Super Hercules pilot (right) fly in a six-ship formation over Tokyo during a wing readiness inspection, Oct. 22, 2022. The base conducted a formation flight to display its commitment to security in the region, necessary to prevent conflict and safeguarding a free and open Indo-Pacific. The full-scale exercise is designed to enhance base readiness through training and practicing skillsets, ensuring the base is ready to respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

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374th Airlift Wing kicks off wing readiness inspection

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircrew assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing released flares during a formation flight, over the Pacific, Oct. 22, 2022. The aircrew demonstrated their countermeasure capabilities and proficiency in flight operations during a show of force demonstration at the beginning of the wing’s readiness inspection. The full-scale exercise is designed to enhance base readiness through training and practicing skillsets, ensuring the base is ready to respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

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374th Airlift Wing kicks off wing readiness inspection

Published Oct. 13, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson
374th Airlift Wing Public Affiars

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Capt. Madeline Atkinson, C-130J Super Hercules pilot, conducts preflight procedures before a formation flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2022. Formation flights can be used as a show of force to project power while defending the base during wartime or contingency operations. The full-scale exercise is designed to enhance base readiness through training and practicing skillsets, ensuring the base is ready to respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)