374 AW leadership immerses with combat mobility flight

374 AW leadership immerses with combat mobility flight

A U.S. flag hangs over cargo staged inside of the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight warehouse at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2026. The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron delivers combat support and logistics capabilities that ensure personnel, equipment and resources remain ready to meet operational requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW leadership immerses with combat mobility flight

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Quintog, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility technician, briefs parachute rigging procedures to Chief Master Sgt. Colby Brusch, 374th Airlift Wing interim command chief, during an immersion at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2026. The event strengthened understanding between Wing leadership and combat mobility flight while highlighting capabilities that support the 374 AW’s logistics quick readiness force efforts. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW leadership immerses with combat mobility flight

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing secure parachute rigging during an immersion at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2026. The immersion provided insight into the expertise and precision required to maintain equipment that supports deployment and contingency missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW leadership immerses with combat mobility flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Gacud, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility technician, rigs a parachute during an immersion at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2026. Combat mobility technicians are responsible for maintaining aerial delivery equipment that supports deployment, resupply and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW leadership immerses with combat mobility flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing and Yokota Air Base installation commander, rigs a parachute during an immersion with the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2026. The immersion highlighted the technical expertise required to inspect, maintain and prepare parachutes for operational use. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW leadership immerses with combat mobility flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing and Yokota Air Base installation commander, rigs a parachute during an immersion with the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2026. The immersion highlighted the technical expertise required to inspect, maintain and prepare parachutes for operational use. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW leadership immerses with combat mobility flight

From right, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Gacud, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility technician, demonstrates parachute rigging procedures to Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander and Yokota Air Base installation commander, during an immersion at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2026. The demonstration highlighted the technical expertise required to inspect, maintain and prepare parachutes for operational use in support of mission readiness and airborne operations. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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374 AW leadership immerses with combat mobility flight

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight give a mission brief to 374th Airlift Wing leadership during an immersion at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2026. The briefing highlighted the technical expertise required to inspect, maintain and prepare parachutes for operational use in support of mission readiness and airborne operations. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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The 374th Airlift Wing leadership participated in an immersion with the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2026. During the immersion, leaders observed parachute rigging procedures through a subject matter expert exchange and hands-on training. The immersion provided them with a better understanding of the technical expertise required to inspect, maintain and prepare parachutes for operational use, highlighting the critical role parachute riggers play in mission readiness and airborne operations.