36 AS conducts operational a subject matter exchange with JASDF aircrew

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules assigned to the 401st Airlift Squadron lands at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. The JASDF members participated in an exchange of operation strategies to enhance readiness for both nations and strengthen ties between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kayla Karelas)

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36 AS conducts operational a subject matter exchange with JASDF aircrew

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules assigned to the 401st Airlift Squadron, Komaki Air Base, taxis down the flight line at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. JASDF members participated in a bilateral exchange of operational strategies to enhance readiness and strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kayla Karelas)

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36 AS conducts operational a subject matter exchange with JASDF aircrew

U.S. Air Force Capt. Simon Castro, 36th Airlift Squadron training officer, greets Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Kenta Maruyama, 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron C-130H Hercules co-pilot, during a subject matter expert exchange at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. SME exchanges enhance operational readiness and strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kayla Karelas)

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36 AS conducts operational a subject matter exchange with JASDF aircrew

U.S. Air Force Capt. Simon Castro, 36th Airlift Squadron training officer, guides Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Kenta Maruyama, 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron C-130H Hercules co-pilot, to a conference room for a subject matter expert exchange at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. SME exchanges enhance operational readiness for both nations and strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kayla Karelas)

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36 AS conducts operational a subject matter exchange with JASDF aircrew

From left, U.S. Air Force Capt. Simon Castro, 36th Airlift Squadron training officer, guides Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Kenta Maruyama, 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron C-130H Hercules co-pilot, and aircrew members to a conference room for a subject matter expert exchange at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. SME exchanges enhance operational readiness for both nations and strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kayla Karelas)

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36 AS conducts operational a subject matter exchange with JASDF aircrew

U.S. Air Force Capt. Simon Castro, 36th Airlift Squadron training officer, shares a conversation with Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules aircrews assigned to the 401st Airlift Squadron during a subject matter expert exchange at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. The exchange focused on mission planning strategies and post-operation decision-making.　(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kayla Karelas)

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36 AS conducts operational a subject matter exchange with JASDF aircrew

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Jones, left, 36th Airlift Squadron chief of tactics, teaches a C-130J tactics strategy to Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules aircrews assigned to the 401st Airlift Squadron during a subject matter expert exchange at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. The exchange focused on mission planning strategies and post-operation decision-making. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kayla Karelas)

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36 AS conducts operational a subject matter exchange with JASDF aircrew

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Jones, 36th Airlift Squadron chief of tactics, teaches a C-130J tactics strategy to Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules aircrews assigned to the 401st Airlift Squadron during a subject matter expert exchange at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. The exchange focused on mission planning strategies and post-operation decision-making. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kayla Karelas)

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36 AS conducts operational a subject matter exchange with JASDF aircrew

Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules aircrew members assigned to the 401st Airlift Squadron listen to a C-130J tactics strategy during a subject matter expert exchange at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. The exchange enhances operational readiness for both nations and strengthens the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kayla Karelas)

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36 AS conducts operational a subject matter exchange with JASDF aircrew

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Jones, left, 36th Airlift Squadron chief of tactics, teaches a C-130J tactics strategy to Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules aircrews assigned to the 401st Airlift Squadron during a subject matter expert exchange at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. The exchange focused on mission planning strategies and post-operation decision-making. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kayla Karelas)

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36 AS conducts operational a subject matter exchange with JASDF aircrew

Published June 23, 2025
By Amn Kayla Karelas
374th Airlift Wing public affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules aircrew members assigned to the 401st Airlift Squadron, Komaki Air Base, visit the 36th Airlift Squadron for a subject matter expert exchange on operational strategies at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. The exchange enhances operational readiness for both nations and strengthens the U.S.-Japan alliance.