Yokota demonstrates airlift capabilities at RED FLAG-Alaska

Members of the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Air Force and executive observers attend a mission briefing during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 10, 2015. Red Flag-Alaska is an exercise that provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. More than 20 allied countries have participated in Red Flag-Alaska since its conception, improving integration, interoperability and cross-cultural competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Yokota demonstrates airlift capabilities at RED FLAG-Alaska

Aircrew with the 36th Airlift Squadron conduct mission planning during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 10, 2015. Red Flag-Alaska is an exercise that provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. More than 20 allied countries have participated in Red Flag-Alaska since its conception, improving integration, interoperability and cross-cultural competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Yokota demonstrates airlift capabilities at RED FLAG-Alaska

Aircrew walk to a C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2015. Red Flag-Alaska is an exercise that provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. More than 20 allied countries have participated in Red Flag-Alaska since its conception, improving integration, interoperability and cross-cultural competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Yokota demonstrates airlift capabilities at RED FLAG-Alaska

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeremy Jutba-Hake, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, conducts pre-flight checks during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2015. Red Flag-Alaska is an exercise that provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. More than 20 allied countries have participated in Red Flag-Alaska since its conception, improving integration, interoperability and cross-cultural competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Yokota demonstrates airlift capabilities at RED FLAG-Alaska

A maintainer with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2015. Red Flag-Alaska is an exercise that provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. More than 20 allied countries have participated in Red Flag-Alaska since its conception, improving integration, interoperability and cross-cultural competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Yokota demonstrates airlift capabilities at RED FLAG-Alaska

U.S. Soldiers with the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force wait to board a C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2015. More than 60 U.S. Army Soldiers and more than 20 JGSDF members jumped from multiple C-130 Hercules during the training. More than 20 allied countries have participated in Red Flag-Alaska since its conception, improving integration, interoperability and cross-cultural competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Yokota demonstrates airlift capabilities at RED FLAG-Alaska

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members board a C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Red Flag -Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2015. Red Flag -Alaska is an exercise that provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. More than 20 allied countries have participated in Red Flag-Alaska since its conception, improving integration, interoperability and cross-cultural competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Yokota demonstrates airlift capabilities at RED FLAG-Alaska

A C-130 Hercules with the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, takes off during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2015. Red Flag-Alaska is an exercise that provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. More than 20 allied countries have participated in Red Flag-Alaska since its conception, improving integration, interoperability and cross-cultural competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Yokota demonstrates airlift capabilities at RED FLAG-Alaska

A U.S. Army Soldier with the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, falls asleep while waiting to jump from a C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2015. More than 60 U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1-501 Parachute Infantry Regiment and more than 20 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members jumped from multiple C-130 Hercules during the training. More than 20 allied countries have participated in RED FLAG-Alaska since its conception, improving integration, interoperability and cross-cultural competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Yokota demonstrates airlift capabilities at RED FLAG-Alaska

A U.S. Soldier with the 3-509th, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25 Infantry Division, prepares to jump from a C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2015. More than 60 U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1-501 Parachute Infantry Regiment and more than 20 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members jumped from multiple C-130 Hercules during the training. More than 20 allied countries have participated in RED FLAG-Alaska since its conception, improving integration, interoperability and cross-cultural competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Yokota demonstrates airlift capabilities at RED FLAG-Alaska

Published Aug. 14, 2015