Inspecting differences
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members of the 4 Maintenance Squadron listen to Master Sgt. Aaron Ross, 374th Maintenance Squadron isochronal inspection dock chief, during a facility tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2015. Ross explained the labeling process that is used during an isochronal inspection, allowing maintainers to visibly see what sections of the inspection have been completed and which are waiting to be completed; both electronic and physical. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
12/16/2015 - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members watch an isochronal inspection conducted at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2015. The JMSDF members were engine and electrician maintainers with the 4 Maintenance Squadron from Atsugi Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
12/16/2015 - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Petty Officer 2nd Class Takeshi Murai, 4 Maintenance Squadron, inspects the part of a C-130 Hercules engine during a facility tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2015. Nine JMSDF members visited Yokota to learn about C-130 Hercules maintenance conducted at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
12/16/2015 - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Petty Officer 2nd Class Takeshi Murai, 4 Maintenance Squadron, inspects a C-130 Hercules engine during a facility tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2015. The JMSDF maintainers compared the maintenance conducted at Yokota to their own to help improve processes and efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
12/16/2015 - Tech. Sgt. Jeff De Remer, 374th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation section chief, explains specifics regarding Yokota's C-130 Hercules maintenance to members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2015. Members with the 374th Maintenance Group discussed maintenance with the JSMDF members and gave them tours of