Hercules formation

Multiple C-130 Hercules with the 374th Airlift Wing taxi during large formation training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2015. The training allowed aircrews an opportunity to practice their large formation and airlift capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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C-130s complete drop training

Ten C-130 Hercules aircraft taxi down a runway during a training exercise July 14, 2015, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The exercise tested Yokota's ability to perform large-force employment and tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delano Scott/Released)

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Hercules formation

Multiple C-130 Hercules taxi during large formation training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2015. Nine C-130s took off during the training, practicing their large formation and airlift capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/ Released)

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C-130s complete drop training

Ten C-130 Hercules aircraft taxi down a runway during a training exercise July 14, 2015, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The 36th Airlift Squadron regularly tests its mission capabilities to ensure readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delano Scott/Released)

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Hercules Surge

Airman 1st Class Marissa Antillon-Loya, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, coordinates with a C-130 Hercules aircrew during a surge mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2015. Nine C-130s took off during the surge, practicing their large formation and airlift capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Hercules formation

A C-130 Hercules takes off during large formation training at Yokota Air Force Base, Japan, July 14, 2015. Nine C-130 Hercules took off during the training, practicing their airlift capabilities and highlighting Yokota's role as the primary airlift hub in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Hercules Surge

Airman 1st Class Deondre Rogers, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, sets up a raised angle marker on a drop zone in Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2015. The RAM provides a visible target for C-130 Hercules aircrew to aim for when dropping bundles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Hercules Surge

A C-130 Hercules takes to the sky as part of large formation training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2015. Nine C-130s took off as part of a surge mission highlighting Yokota’s role as the primary airlift hub for the Indo-Asia Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Hercules formation

Nine C-130 Hercules prepare to take off during large formation training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2015. The C-130s practiced their large formation and airlift capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Hercules Surge

Airmen from the 36th Airlift Squadron track bundles dropped from C-130 Hercules during large formation training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2015. Nine C-130s participated in training that tested the squadron's ability to accurately drop cargo to a specific target and fly large formation airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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C-130s complete drop training

A C-130 Hercules takes off during a training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2015. Ten C-130s participated in the exercise which tested the 36th Airlift Squadron’s ability to perform large formation flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)

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C-130s complete drop training

Members of the 36th Airlift Squadron release a sandbag with a parachute from a C-130 Hercules during a training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2015. This exercise tested the squadron’s ability to accurately drop cargo to a specific target. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)

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C-130s complete drop training

A sandbag hits the ground during a training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2015. This exercise tested the squadron’s ability to accurately drop cargo to a specific target. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)

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C-130s complete drop training

Multiple C-130 Hercules fly over the airfield during a training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2015. Ten C-130s participated in the exercise which tested the 36th Airlift Squadron’s ability to perform large formation flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)

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Hercules formation

Multiple C-130 Hercules taxi during large formation training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2015. Nine C-130s took off during the training, practicing their large formation and airlift capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/ Released)

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Hercules formation

Multiple C-130 Hercules taxi during large formation training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2015. Yokota is the primary airlift hub in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region and the training allowed members to practice mission essential airlift capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Published July 15, 2015

Hercules formation

C-130s complete drop training

Hercules formation

C-130s complete drop training

Hercules Surge

Hercules formation

Hercules Surge

Hercules Surge

Hercules formation

Hercules Surge

C-130s complete drop training

C-130s complete drop training

C-130s complete drop training

C-130s complete drop training

Hercules formation

Hercules formation