374 LRS hosts JASDF in logistics officer training course

374 LRS hosts JASDF in logistics officer training course

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shawn Cox, 730th Air Mobility Squadron commander, gives a welcome remarks to Japan Air Self-Defense Force officers upon their arrival to the 730 AMS at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. The JASDF officers received in-depth briefings and tours of the 374 LRS mission and its facilities, experiencing the mission capabilities of the 374 LRS through its combat mobility flight, fuel mobility support, as well as a mission tour of the 730th Air Mobility Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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374 LRS hosts JASDF in logistics officer training course

Toshitsugu Kumagaya, 515th Air Mobility Group Japanese foreman, leads the overall mission tour briefing for Japan Air Self-Defense Force officers upon their arrival to the 730 AMS at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. The JASDF officers received in-depth briefings and tours of the 374 LRS mission and its facilities, experiencing the mission capabilities of the 374 LRS through its combat mobility flight, fuel mobility support, as well as a mission tour of the 730th Air Mobility Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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374 LRS hosts JASDF in logistics officer training course

Takashi Yoshida, 730th Air Mobility Squadron mechanized materiel handling equipment supervisor, showcases mission capabilities to Japan Air Self-Defense Force officers at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. The JASDF officers received in-depth briefings and tours of the 374 LRS mission and its facilities, experiencing the mission capabilities of the 374 LRS through its combat mobility flight, fuel mobility support, as well as a mission tour of the 730th Air Mobility Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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374 LRS hosts JASDF in logistics officer training course

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Danielle Sugrue, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight technician, briefs Japan Air Self-Defense Force officers of the types of airdrop bundles assembled at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. The JASDF officers received in-depth briefings and tours of the 374 LRS mission and its facilities, experiencing the mission capabilities of the 374 LRS through its combat mobility flight, fuel mobility support, as well as a mission tour of the 730th Air Mobility Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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374 LRS hosts JASDF in logistics officer training course

Airdrop bundle displays delivered by the 374th Airlift Wing and assembled by the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron are displayed before a mission tour hosting Japan Air Self-Defense Force officers at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. The JASDF officers received in-depth briefings and tours of the 374 LRS mission and its facilities, experiencing the mission capabilities of the 374 LRS through its combat mobility flight, fuel mobility support, as well as a mission tour of the 730th Air Mobility Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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374 LRS hosts JASDF in logistics officer training course

Kiyoshi Yamane, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron identification and condition verifier, right, briefs Japan Air Self-Defense Force officers on mission capabilities and responsibilities at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. The JASDF officers received in-depth briefings and tours of the 374 LRS mission and its facilities, experiencing the mission capabilities of the 374 LRS through its combat mobility flight, fuel mobility support, as well as a mission tour of the 730th Air Mobility Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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374 LRS hosts JASDF in logistics officer training course

Print outs display previous and current equipment used at the 374th Logistics Readiness squadron during a mission tour hosting Japan Air Self-Defense Force officers at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. The JASDF officers received in-depth briefings and tours of the 374 LRS mission and its facilities, experiencing the mission capabilities of the 374 LRS through its combat mobility flight, fuel mobility support, as well as a mission tour of the 730th Air Mobility Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen within the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron hosted 30 Japan Air Self-Defense Force officers during a logistics officer course here, July 31.

The JASDF officers received in-depth briefings and tours of the 374 LRS mission and its facilities, experiencing the mission capabilities of the 374 LRS through its combat mobility flight, fuel mobility support, as well as the 730th Air Mobility Squadron.

The tour enhanced the JASDF officers’ knowledge on the condition of transportation and logistics operations in the U.S. Air Force, gaining a wealth of insight to pass on to future personnel.

Welcoming JASDF officers to bilateral forces tours of the LRS and AMS has been an ongoing collaboration for the last 22 years, according to Master Sgt. Michael Castro, 374 LRS operations and compliance superintendent.

Professional development opportunities, like this mission tour, not only showcases U.S. capabilities, but also gives participants an opportunity to ask questions and expand their leadership and logistics knowledge.