JASDF Niigata Air Rescue Squadron visits 459th AS
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Niigata Air Rescue Squadron members tour the cockpit of a C-12 Huron assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base Jan. 20, 2026. The engagement highlighted a shared commitment to deepening interoperability while honoring a long-standing partnership built on trust, cooperation and mutual readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)