U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, drive tactical vehicle loading into a C-130J Super Hercules during an engine running onload/offload (ERO) training as part of Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. Exercise Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, wait to load their tactical vehicles into a C-130J Super Hercules during an engine running onload/offload (ERO) training as part of Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. Exercise Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Navy SEALs (Sea, Air and Land) Team One parachute from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules over Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules' loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron gives a hand to signal to Air Force Special Tactics operators with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, to offload their tactical vehicles from a C-130J during an engine running onload/offload (ERO) training a part of Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. The Exercise Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Air Force Special Tactics operators with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, wait to load their tactical vehicles into a C-130J Super Hercules during an engine running onload/offload (ERO) training as part of Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. Exercise Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, drives a tactical vehicle on the flightline, during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. Exercise Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A member of U.S. Navy SEAL (Sea, Air and Land) Team One parachutes from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) parachute from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Special Operations Forces operators prepare to repel onto the flightline from a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Special Operations Forces members walk to board a CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Special Operations Forces members observe a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron takeoff at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
An Air Force special mission aviator with the 21st Special Operations Squadron conducts visual confirmation after takeoff at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S soldiers from 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct high altitude low opening jump from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Three C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron fly in formation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (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, parachutes from a C-130J Super Hercules over Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, wait to load their tactical vehicles into a C-130J Super Hercules during an engine running onload/offload (ERO) training as part of Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. The Exercise Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron takes off during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020. The Exercise Gryphon Jet is an integration training exercise focused on improving interoperability through the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Special Operations Forces members board a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A member of U.S. Navy SEAL (Sea, Air and Land) Team One conducts a high altitude low opening jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron taxis down the flightline during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020. The Exercise Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A member of U.S. Navy SEAL (Sea, Air and Land) Team One conducts a high altitude low opening jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Special Operations Forces members walk to board a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A member of U.S. Navy SEAL (Sea, Air and Land) Team One parachutes from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, wait to load their vehicles into a C-130J Super Hercules during an engine running onload/offload (ERO) training as part of Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. Exercise Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, wait to load their tactical vehicles into a C-130J Super Hercules during an engine running onload/offload (ERO) training as part of Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. Exercise Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Two CV-22 Ospreys assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron fly over Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Air Force Special Tactics operators with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, offload a tactical vehicle from a C-130J Super Hercules during an engine running onload/offload (ERO) training a part of Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. The Exercise Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Navy SEALs (Sea, Air and Land) Team One carry their parachutes and gears after conducting a high altitude low opening jump during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Navy SEALs (Sea, Air and Land) Team One parachute from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
An Air Force Special Tactics operator assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, drives a tactical vehicle on the flightline, during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. Exercise Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Air Force Special Tactics operators with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan wait for an Air Force C-130J Super Hercules arrival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Special Tactics is a U.S. Special Operation Command's tactical air and ground integration force, and the Air Force's special operations ground force, leading Global Access, Precision Strike, Personnel Recovery and Battlefield Surgery operations on the battlefield. Exercise Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron approaches Foxtrot taxiway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 26, 2020. A C-130J used Foxtrot taxiway here as a landing zone for an assault landing for the first time. Training like this ensures the mission can continue at the Yokota airfield despite any potential setbacks that impact operations to the main runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron takes off from Foxtrot taxiway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 26, 2020. A C-130J used Foxtrot taxiway here as a landing zone for an assault landing for the first time. Training like this ensures the mission can continue at the Yokota airfield despite any potential setbacks that impact operations to the main runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Observers with the 374th Operations Group salute during the national anthems at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 26, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron touches down on the Foxtrot taxiway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 26, 2020. A C-130J used Foxtrot taxiway here as a landing zone for an assault landing for the first time. Training like this ensures the mission can continue at the Yokota airfield despite any potential setbacks that impact operations to the main runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts a daily training missions over Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 26, 2020. A C-130J used Foxtrot taxiway here as a landing zone for an assault landing for the first time. Training like this ensures the mission can continue at the Yokota airfield despite any potential setbacks that impact operations to the main runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron lands on the Foxtrot taxiway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 26, 2020. A C-130J used Foxtrot taxiway here as a landing zone for an assault landing for the first time. Training like this ensures the mission can continue at the Yokota airfield despite any potential setbacks that impact operations to the main runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron takes off from Foxtrot taxiway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 26, 2020. A C-130J used Foxtrot taxiway here as a landing zone for an assault landing for the first time. Training like this ensures the mission can continue at the Yokota airfield despite any potential setbacks that impact operations to the main runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron takes off from Foxtrot taxiway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 26, 2020. A C-130J used Foxtrot taxiway here as a landing zone for an assault landing for the first time Training like this ensures the mission can continue at the Yokota airfield despite any potential setbacks that impact operations to the main runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron takes off from Foxtrot taxiway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 26, 2020. A C-130J used Foxtrot taxiway here as a landing zone for an assault landing for the first time. Training like this ensures the mission can continue at the Yokota airfield despite any potential setbacks that impact operations to the main runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
It is the first landing wheel tire tracks on the Foxtrot runway after a C-130J Super Hercules landing at Foxtrot Taxiway, Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 26, 2020. A C-130J used Foxtrot taxiway here as a landing zone for an assault landing for the first time. Training like this ensures the mission can continue at the Yokota airfield despite any potential setbacks that impact operations to the main runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Yokota residents talk each other while keeping social distance at McGuire Avenue, Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2020. Cherry blossom trees bloomed at Yokota eighteen days earlier that last year. The base recorded more than 2 inches of snowfall during a 12 hour period. This was the fourth morning of the base entering HPCON Charlie in response to the wide-spread novel coronavirus pandemic; Yokota Airmen maintain mission readiness in spite of external challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron, sits on the flightline during a snow fall March 29, 2020, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The base recorded more than 2 inches of snowfall during a 12 hour period. This was the fourth morning of the base entering HPCON Charlie in response to the wide-spread novel coronavirus pandemic; Yokota Airmen maintain mission readiness in spite of external challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Three C-130J Super Hercules' assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron fly over Mount Fuji, May 11, 2020, during pre-Samurai Surge training exercise. While COVID-19 has forced teams maintain aircraft and mission plan in a physically distant manner, Yokota’s Samurai Surge serves as proof the pandemic has not altered the 374th Airlift Wing’s mission capability, adaptability and readiness to respond to the needs of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Three C-130J Super Hercules' assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron fly over Lake Motosu, May 11, 2020, during pre-Samurai Surge training exercise. While COVID-19 has forced teams maintain aircraft and mission plan in a physically distant manner, Yokota’s Samurai Surge serves as proof the pandemic has not altered the 374th Airlift Wing’s mission capability, adaptability and readiness to respond to the needs of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Crew chiefs assigned to the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron push an A/M32 diesel generator into position prior to starting a C-130J Super Hercules during the Samurai Surge training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2020. To ensure the health and safety of its Airmen in the face of an ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Yokota’s personnel proactively utilize social distancing and cloth face coverings to better protect themselves, the community, and the Wing’s overall mission capability.(U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Group Detachment 1 taxi on the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2020, during the Samura Surge training exercise. With 17 aircraft participating, the Samurai Surge allowed the 374th Airlift Wing to test its mission capability through an elephant walk, training flight, and low-cost, low-altitude airdrop exercises, providing aircrews the vital training needed to respond in area of responsibility as unique as the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Seven C-130J Super Hercules' assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron taxi on the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2020, during the Samurai Surge training exercise. The 374th AW operates a mission fleet of C-130J Super Hercules, C-12 Hurons and UH-1N Iroquois as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations.(U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, after receiving clearance for takeoff from the Air Traffic Control tower, May 29, 2020. ATC airmen are responsible for the safety and control of hundreds of military and civilian aircraft everyday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, May 29, 2020, during a training mission. All aircraft inbound or outbound Yokota keeps communicating with Air Traffic Controllers for safe flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A C-130J Super Hercules approaches the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, 4 June, 2020. Yokota's air traffic control team maintains communication with all inbound and outbound aircraft in the area, ensuring a safe flying environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A C-130J Super Hercules approaches the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2020. All aircraft inbound or outbound maintain communications with Yokota's air traffic controllers, maintaining a safe operating environment for all aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Staff Sgt. Cameron Freeman, 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, looks out at aircraft taxing on the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2020. ATC airmen are responsible for the safety and control of hundreds of military and civilian aircraft everyday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Right to left) Tech. Sgt. Gregory Nitch and Staff Sgt. Grant Krause, both with the 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers, observe a C-130J Super Hercules takeoff at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2020. Responsible for managing the flow of aircraft through all aspects of their flight, ATC specialists ensure the safety and efficiency of air traffic on the ground and in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Tech. Sgt. Gregory Nitch, 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, monitors an aircraft at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2020. Responsible for managing the flow of aircraft through all aspects of their flight, ATC specialists ensure the safety and efficiency of air traffic on the ground and in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Staff Sgt. Brandon Johnson-Farmer, 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, looks for an inbound aircraft at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2020. ATC Airmen are responsible for the safety and control of hundreds of military and civilian aircraft everyday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Right to left) Tech.Sgt. Jason Medina and James King, both 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisors, read radar scopes and communicate with pilots flying through the air space, June 11, 2020 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Radar scopes allow air traffic controllers to view aircraft and local weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
An Airman with the 374th Operations Support Squadron radar approach control air traffic control marks a flight progress strip, June 11, 2020 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Yokota's radar approach control section provides air traffic control service to military and civilian aircraft operating in Kanto Plain, Tokyo, and Yokota AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Tech. Sgt. James Freeman, 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, reads flight paths to pilots via radio June 11, 2020, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The radar approach control center operates 24/7, 365 days a year to direct all military and civilian aircraft traffic, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft from the ground to an altitude of 24,000 ft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Staff Sgt. Marcus Jenkins, center, 374th Operations Support Squadron radar approach control watch supervisor, reads radar scopes and communicates with pilots flying through the air space, June 11, 2020 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The RAPCON operates 24/7, 365 days a year to direct all military and civilian aircraft traffic, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft from the ground to the altitude of 24,000 ft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Right to left) Tech. Sgt. James King and Staff Sgt. Marcus Jenkins, both 374th Operations Support Squadron radar approach control watch supervisors, perform daily operations with the RAPCON, June 11, 2020 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Yokota's RAPCON members play a direct role in the wing's ability to conduct mission essential flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
An air traffic controller with the 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control team reads radar scopes, June 11, 2020 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Radar scopes allow air traffic controllers to view aircraft and local weather conditions, providing a safe operating environment for all aircraft in the coordinated airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Staff Sgt. Tessa Reinsma, 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller watch supervisor, performs daily operations with the radar approach control, June 11, 2020 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Yokota's RAPCON members play a direct role in the wing's ability to conduct mission essential flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Staff Sgt. Tessa Reinsma, 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller watch supervisor, poses for a photo, June 11, 2020 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. As an air traffic controller, Reinsma is responsible for guiding air traffic and keeping aircraft at a safe distance from one another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
The sun rises over the Air Traffic Control Tower at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2020. Air traffic controllers with the 374th Operations Support Squadron report for duty before an airfield opening. Responsible for managing the flow of aircraft through all aspects of their flight, ATC specialists ensure the safety and efficiency of air traffic on the ground and in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Special Operations Forces member repels onto the deck of a ship from a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Special Operations Forces members’ fast rope from a CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
U.S. Special Operations Forces members’ fast rope from a CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A member of U.S. Navy SEAL (Sea, Air and Land) Team One parachutes from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules over Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
A member of U.S. Navy SEAL (Sea, Air and Land) Team One parachutes from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Air Force Capt. Tyson Bradley, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot, communicates with C-130J pilots during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2020. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Airman 1st Class Mallory Simmons, 374th Airlift Wing judge advocate adverse actions paralegal, poses for an airlifter of the week portrait at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2020. Simmons is the “go-to” paralegal for adverse actions supporting five attorneys. Her dedication to Teamwork, Excellence, Attitude, and Mission (TEAM) is exemplified in her advisement to Yokota’s total force commanders and first sergeants on over 120 adverse actions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Airman 1st Class Matthew Fein, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron command support staff assistant, poses for a portrait at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2020.Since arriving at Yokota in 2017, Fein quickly achieved his 5-level badge which he utilized during the Exercise Red Flag 19-2 Alaska, which is the largest joint force entry exercise in PACAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
