A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force solider assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade secures his jump gear over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Griffin, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, communicates with his crewmembers over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
An Airman with the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight waits to load a pallet for a simulated combat offload during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. The Rodeo is a tactical airlift competition between flights within the 36th Airlift Squadron and 374th Operations Support Squadron, whose goal is to demonstrate capabilities, improve procedures, and enhance standardization for global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with the 1st Airborne Brigade prepare to board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier with the 1st Airborne Brigade waits for his troop in front of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Seth Sarrett, 374th Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, performs a visual confirmation over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade, direct the boarding on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Tech. Sgt. Brian Gates, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, marshals a forklift during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. The Rodeo is a tactical airlift competition between flights within the 36th Airlift Squadron and 374th Operations Support Squadron, whose goal is to demonstrate capabilities, improve procedures, and enhance standardization for global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Front to back) Airman 1st Class Matthew Pfeffer and Tech. Sgt. Brian Gates, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmasters, rig and inspect a low-cost low-altitude bundle before takeoff at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. The flight, airdrop, and offload were a part of the Rodeo competition in which pilots and loadmasters are graded on their ability to execute their skillsets both accurately and expeditiously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade boards a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Front to back) Tech. Sgt. Brian Gates and Airman 1st Class Matthew Pfeffer, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, secure low-cost low-altitude bundles during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. The flight, airdrop, and offload were a part of the Rodeo competition in which pilots and loadmasters are graded on their ability to execute their skillsets both accurately and expeditiously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Tech. Sgt. Brian Gates, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, performs a pre-flight inspection during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. The Rodeo is a tactical airlift competition between flights within the 36th Airlift Squadron and 374th Operations Support Squadron, whose goal is to demonstrate capabilities, improve procedures, and enhance standardization for global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Tech. Sgt. Brian Gates, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, dons a pair of gloves to load pallets onto a C-130J Super Hercules during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. The Rodeo is a tactical airlift competition between flights within the 36th Airlift Squadron and 374th Operations Support Squadron, whose goal is to demonstrate capabilities, improve procedures, and enhance standardization for global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Right to left) Airman 1st Class Matthew Pfeffer and Tech. Sgt. Brian Gates, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmasters, secure a low-cost, low-altitude bundle during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. The flight, airdrop, and offload were a part of the Rodeo competition in which pilots and loadmasters are graded on their ability to execute their skillsets both accurately and expeditiously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Left to right) Tech. Sgt. Brian Gates and Airman 1st Class Matthew Pfeffer, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmasters, prepare to airdrop a low-cost low-altitude bundle during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo over Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. The flight, airdrop, and offload were a part of the Rodeo competition in which pilots and loadmasters are graded on their ability to execute their skillsets both accurately and expeditiously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Airman 1st Class Matthew Pfeffer, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, marshals a forklift during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. The flight, airdrop, and offload were a part of the Rodeo competition in which pilots and loadmasters are graded on their ability to execute their skillsets both accurately and expeditiously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Airman 1st Class Matthew Pfeffer, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, performs a low-cost low-altitude bundle airdrop on a marked target during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo March 22, 2019, over Yokota Air Base, Japan. The 36th Airlift Squadron held a tactical airlift Rodeo competition to test and improve combat tactics in a competitive environment with a split focus on pilot and loadmaster skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Airman 1st Class Matthew Pfeffer, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, communicates with crewmembers after conducting a low-cost low-altitude bundle airdrop during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo over Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. The flight, airdrop, and offload were a part of the Rodeo competition, in which pilots and loadmasters are graded on their ability to execute their skillsets both accurately and expeditiously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Maj. Daniel Gnazzo, 36th Airlift Squadron flight commander, communicates with his crewmembers over the Kanto Plain, March 22, 2019, during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo. The Rodeo is a tactical airlift competition between flights within the 36th Airlift Squadron and 374th Operations Support Squadron, whose goal is to demonstrate capabilities, improve procedures, and enhance standardization for global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Tech. Sgt. Brian Gates, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, completes loading bundles onto a C-130J Super Hercules during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. The Rodeo is a tactical airlift competition between flights within the 36th Airlift Squadron and 374th Operations Support Squadron, whose goal is to demonstrate capabilities, improve procedures, and enhance standardization for global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Airman 1st Class Matthew Pfeffer, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, secures a low-cost low- altitude bundle during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. The flight, airdrop, and offload were a part of the Rodeo competition in which pilots and loadmasters are graded on their ability to execute their skillsets both accurately and expeditiously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Left to right) 1st Lt. Matthew Crader and Maj. Daniel Gnazzo, both with the 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilots, fly during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo over the Kanto Plain, March 22, 2019. The 36th Airlift Squadron held a tactical airlift Rodeo competition to test and improve combat tactics in a competitive environment with a split focus on pilot and loadmaster skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Maj. Brian Dendy, 36th Airlift Squadron assistant director operations, writes a score on a judging sheet during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo over the Kanto Plain, March 22, 2019. The 36th Airlift Squadron held a tactical airlift Rodeo competition to test and improve combat tactics in a competitive environment with a split focus on pilot and loadmaster skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Left to right) Airman 1st Class Matthew Pfeffer and Tech. Sgt. Brian Gates, both with the 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmasters, help guide the driver of a Humvee vehicle onto a C-130J Super Hercules during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2018. Throughout the Yokota C-130J Rodeo competition, each team was faced with a series of tactical events such as combat on and off-loading, airdrops and assault landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Airman 1st Class Matthew Pfeffer, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secure a Humvee vehicle to a C-130J Super Hercules during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. Two of six events that make up the Rodeo competition was a reverse taxi and a Humvee vehicle on and off-load which judged both pilots and loadmasters on their ability to successfully complete the tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Senior Airman Dominic Pacheco, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility operations technician, performs a visual confirmation during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. Two of six events that make up the Rodeo competition was a reverse taxi and a Humvee vehicle on and off-load which judged both pilots and loadmasters on their ability to successfully complete the tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
An Air Force Humvee vehicle sits strapped down in a C-130J Super Hercules during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. Two of six events that make up the Rodeo competition was a reverse taxi and a Humvee vehicle on and off-load which judged both pilots and loadmasters on their ability to successfully complete the tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Tech. Sgt. Brian Gates, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, speaks on the radio with crewmembers over the Kanto Plain, March 22, 2019, during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo. The Rodeo is a tactical airlift competition between flights within the 36th Airlift Squadron and 374th Operations Support Squadron, whose goal is to demonstrate capabilities, improve procedures, and enhance standardization for global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Tech. Sgt. Brian Gates, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, speaks on the radio with crewmembers over the Kanto Plain, March 22, 2019, during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo. The Rodeo is a tactical airlift competition between flights within the 36th Airlift Squadron and 374th Operations Support Squadron, whose goal is to demonstrate capabilities, improve procedures, and enhance standardization for global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Tech. Sgt. Brian Gates, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, observes a low-cost low-altitude bundle airdrop during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo over Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019, during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo. The 36th Airlift Squadron held a tactical airlift Rodeo competition to test and improve combat tactics in a competitive environment with a split focus on pilot and loadmaster skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
1st Lt. Matthew Crader, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot, flies over the Kanto Plain during the Yokota C-130J Rodeo, March 22, 2019. The Rodeo is a tactical airlift competition between flights within the 36th Airlift Squadron and 374th Operations Support Squadron, whose goal is to demonstrate capabilities, improve procedures, and enhance standardization for global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Airman 1st Class Matthew Pfeffer, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J loadmaster, secure aircraft chocks after the Yokota C-130J Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2019. The Rodeo is a tactical airlift competition between flights within the 36th Airlift Squadron and 374th Operations Support Squadron, whose goal is to demonstrate capabilities, improve procedures, and enhance standardization for global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
An Air Force C-12 Huron assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a training mission, April 11, 2019. Cheery blossom petals flew by with the wind. Sakura trees bloomed at Yokota three days later than last year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
An Air Force UN-1N Iroquois assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a training mission April 11, 2019. Sakura trees bloomed at Yokota three days later than last year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
The Yokota Air Base Honor Guard stands by to present the colors during a promotion ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2019. Their mission is to provide professional military honors for all official military and civil ceremonies as required by the wing, and higher headquarters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with the 1st Airborne Brigade board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with the 1st Airborne Brigade board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with the 1st Airborne Brigade get off a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Simard, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, performs a headcount before Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade board a U.S. C-130J Super Hercules at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Simard, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, high-fives a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force solider assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Simard, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, performs a visual confirmation over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Seth Sarrett, 374th Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, performs a visual confirmation over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade look outside before conducting a jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade is ready to jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Griffin, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, communicates with his crewmembers over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Griffin, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, observes a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade conduct jumps from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade is ready to jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Huntsman, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, performs a visual confirmation after Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Right to left) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Water Frank and Senior Airman Jaime Suarez, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, perform visual confirmations after Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Seth Sarrett, 374th Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, uses hand signals to communicate with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade as they prepare to exit a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade jumps from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade jumps from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade jumps from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron over Hiju-dai exercise area, Oita prefecture, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Left to right) U.S. Air Force Capt. Evan Taylor and Capt. Michael Pyles, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilots, fly over Kyushu, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts flight training over Mount Aso, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Left to right) U.S. Air Force Capt. Evan Taylor and Capt. Michael Pyles, 36th Airlift Squadron pilots, conduct training over Mount Aso, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts flight training over Mount Aso, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts flight training over Mount Aso, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces.
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts flight training over Mount Aso, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Pyles, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot, performs a visual confirmation over Mount Aso, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a flight training mission. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Left to right) U.S. Air Force Capt. Evan Taylor and Capt. Michael Pyles, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilots, conduct flight training over Mount Aso, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Left to right) U.S. Air Force Capt. Evan Taylor and Capt. Michael Pyles, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilots, conduct flight training over Mount Aso, Japan, July 16, 2019, during a bilateral jump training. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Pyles, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot, performs a visual confirmation over Mount Aso, Japan, July 16, 2019, during flight training mission. The training allows USAF and JGSDF units to work alongside each other while improving the readiness of our armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Col. Barry King, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, salutes a crew chief prior to his fini-flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. The fini-flight is time-honored military aviation tradition, marking the last flight of an aircrew member with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Operations Group, leaves propeller tip vortices in its wake as it takes off from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Col. Barry King’s, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, fini-flight, July 23, 2019. Propeller tip vortices, which look like a series of corkscrews, are caused by condensing moisture coming off the tips of propeller as they spin through humid air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Operations Group approaches Yokota Air Base, Japan during Col. Barry King’s fini-flight, July 23, 2019. The fini-flight is a time honored tradition which gives pilot and crew a chance to celebrate their flying career one last time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Operations Group flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan during Col. Barry King’s, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, fini-flight, July 23, 2019. For many aircrew, the fini-flight is a way to recognize and honor fellow aviators for their dedication to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Fire engines with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department give Col. Barry King, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, a water salute after he completes his fini-flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. The fini-flight is a time honored aviation tradition which marks the end of King’s flying status as a command pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
1st Lt. John Wood, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot, along with Col. Barry King’s family: Karen King (wife), Athena King (daughter) and Justin King (son) prepare to greet Col. King after his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. Family and friends gathered to celebrate King’s twenty-one years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Col. Barry King, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, is greeted by family and colleagues after his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. The fini-flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of an aircrew member with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Colleagues douse Col. Barry King, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, with water after his fini-flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. Aircrew are traditionally honored with a final flight before retiring from military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Col. Barry King, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, gives a speech a after his fini-flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. Aircrew are traditionally honored with a final flight before retiring from military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Left to right) Col. Berry King, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, is congratulated by Col. Jason Mills, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. Mills flew with King during King’s fini-flight. The fini-flight is time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of an aircrew with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Col. Barry King, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, gives a speech after his fini-flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. King entered the Air Force in 1998 as a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and earned his pilot wings in 1999. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Rasmussen, 80th Fighter Squadron F-16 flighting falcon pilot, exits a cockpit after performing a F-16 Fly-by during the 2019 Japanese- American Friendship Festival, Sept. 14, 2019. The festival gives community members a chance to come onto Yokota to see static aircraft, witness military demonstrations, learn about the capabilities and training done at Yokota and to meet with the service members who work and live on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
An Airman with the 36th Airlift Squadron sits on the wing of a C-130J Super Hercules during the 2019 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2019. The festival gives community members a chance to come onto Yokota to see static aircraft, witness military demonstrations, learn about the capabilities and training done at Yokota and to meet with the service members who work and live on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Members of the 374th Communications Squadron salute during a retreat ceremony Oct. 18, 2019, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The retreat ceremony serves as a way to pay respect to the flag and signals the end of the official duty day with the playing of the U.S. national anthem while lowering and folding the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
