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U.S. Air Contingent enhances Philippine military, civilian mass casualty response skills

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Mark Gaskins, a hospital corpsman (right), observes proper patient loading procedures during a civilian and military disaster response exercise as part of the current iteration of a rotational Air Contingent at Brigadier General Benito N Ebuen Air Base, Philippines Sept. 29, 2016. Two C-130 Hercules aircraft and crews from the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan, the 36th Contingency Response Group from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and other units from across U.S. Pacific Command conducted bilateral training missions and subject matter expert exchanges alongside their Philippine Air Force counterparts. The Air Contingent is helping build the capacity of the Philippine Air Force and increases joint training, promotes interoperability and provides greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. Its missions include air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assuring access to the air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Mark Lazane)
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459AS adds hoist to airlift capabilities

A 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Huey prepares for flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2016. The 459th AS recently improved their search and rescue capabilities by outfitting two Hueys with new rescue hoists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delano Scott/Released)
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459AS adds hoist to airlift capabilities

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Poe, 459th Airlift Squadron special missions aviator instructor and UH-1N flight engineer, uses a hoist to raise into the aircraft at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2016. For 459 AS’ special missions aviators to become certified to operate the hoist, SMA instructors with the 512th Rescue Squadron, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, and the 36th RQS, Fairchild AFB, Washington, arrived at Yokota to train alongside flight engineers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delano Scott/Released)
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459AS adds hoist to airlift capabilities

Tech. Sgt. Michael Wright, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Huey flight engineer, reels in a UH-1N hoist cable at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2016. For 459th AS special missions aviators to become certified to operate the hoist, SMA instructors with the 512th Rescue Squadron, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, and the 36th RQS, Fairchild AFB, Washington, arrived at Yokota to train alongside flight engineers. The requalification process included day and night hoist operations with instructor supervision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delano Scott/Released)
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459AS adds hoist to airlift capabilities

Tech. Sgt. Michael Wright, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Huey flight engineer, handles a UH-1N hoist cable at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2016. For 459th AS special missions aviators to become certified to operate the hoist, SMA instructors with the 512th Rescue Squadron, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, and the 36th RQS, Fairchild AFB, Washington, arrived at Yokota to train alongside flight engineers. The requalification process included day and night hoist operations with the supervision of instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delano Scott/Released)
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459AS adds hoist to airlift capabilities

Tech. Sgt. Michael Wright, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Huey flight engineer, prepares stokes litter for hoisting at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2016. The 459th AS recently improved their search and rescue capabilities by outfitting two UH-1N Hueys with new rescue hoists. Previously, without the hoist, conducting rescues in small, tight areas wasn’t feasible. Now, 459th AS aircrew can conduct any type of search and rescue scenario throughout the Kanto Plains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delano Scott/Released)
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459AS adds hoist to airlift capabilities

Tech. Sgt. Michael Wright, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Huey flight engineer, watches as a UH-1N prepares to lift a stokes litter at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2016. The 459th AS recently improved their search and rescue capabilities by outfitting two Hueys with new rescue hoists. Previously, without the hoist, conducting rescues in small, tight areas wasn’t feasible. Now, 459th AS aircrew can conduct any type of search and rescue scenario throughout the Kanto Plains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delano Scott/Released)
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459AS adds hoist to airlift capabilities

Tech. Sgt. Michael Wright, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Huey flight engineer, waits for takeoff at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2016. For 459 AS’ special missions aviators to become certified to operate the hoist, SMA instructors with the 512th Rescue Squadron, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, and the 36th RQS, Fairchild AFB, Washington, arrived at Yokota to train alongside flight engineers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delano Scott/Released)
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459AS adds hoist to airlift capabilities

Capt. Robert Konowicz, 512th Rescue Squadron UH-1N Huey pilot, reviews a pre-flight checklist inside of a UH-1N at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2016. The 459th Airlift Squadron recently improved their search and rescue capabilities by outfitting two Hueys with new rescue hoists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delano Scott/Released)
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374th Airlift Wing/Public Affairs

C-130 Hercules loadmasters with the 36th Airlift Squadron conduct a pre-mission briefing at Yokota Air Base, Japan Jan. 25, 2016. The crew performed high-altitude personnel drops as part of regular training to keep all related personnel prepared to respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)
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Operation Christmas Drop

A C-130 Hercules is marshaled onto the flightline before taking off to participate in Operation Christmas Drop 2015 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2015. Over the course of six days, critical supplies will be dropped to 56 Micronesian islands, impacting approximately 20,000 people as part of the longest-running Department of Defense humanitarian aid disaster relief mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David C. Danford/Released)
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Operation Christmas Drop

A C-130 Hercules prepares to leave for Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2015, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2015. Over 40,000 pounds of goods will be dropped to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Palau. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David C. Danford/Released)
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Operation Christmas Drop

Members of the 374th Airlift Wing review safety procedures before leaving for Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2015, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2015. This year’s OCD will be the first to include trilateral training with air support from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David C. Danford/Released)
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