459 AS hosts Operational Support Airlift conference

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  • By Senior Airman Samantha White,
  • 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 459th Airlift Squadron hosted an Operational Support Airlift conference at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2026, bringing together representatives from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Camp Zama and Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. 

The event focused on strengthening connections across the OSA network and highlighting the mission’s strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific region. The conference provided a forum for each unit to share capabilities, processes and operational challenges, improving mutual understanding and coordination.

Key discussions included leadership vision, operational lessons learned and future delivery operations, aimed at building a more responsive and integrated OSA network.