YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force maintenance personnel, alongside Japanese National workers from the 374th Maintenance Group and 374th Civil Engineering Squadron, prepare to remove the rudder of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron for repair at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Oct. 24, 2024. The rudder was detached to allow access to critical components of the aircraft for maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)