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Marines soar through Yokota skies

U.S. Marines from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force drop from a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules, assigned to 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2016 during Jump Week. The training not only allowed the Marines to practice jumping, but it also allowed the Yokota aircrews to practice flight tactics and timed-package drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)
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Marines soar through Yokota skies

Drop Zone coordinators with the 36th Airlift Squadron set up an angle marker at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2016. U.S. Marine Corps from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force conducted weeklong jump training from an Air Force C-130 Hercules, assigned to the 36 AS. The training not only allowed the Marines to practice jumping, but it also allowed the Yokota aircrews to practice flight tactics and timed-package drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)
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Marines soar through Yokota skies

A U.S. Marine from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force carries his parachute after landing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2016, during Jump week. The training not only allowed the Marines to practice jumping, but it also allowed the Yokota aircrews to practice flight tactics and timed-package drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)
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Marines soar through Yokota skies

U.S. Marines from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force drop from a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules, assigned to 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2016. The training not only allowed the Marines to practice jumping, but it also allowed the Yokota aircrews to practice flight tactics and timed-package drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)
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Marines soar through Yokota skies

A C-130 Hercules takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2016, during Jump Week. The 36th Airlift Squadron provided airlift supports to U.S. Marine Corp’s weeklong jump training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)
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Marines soar through Yokota skies

A C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron lands after completing a night flight mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2016. The C-130H provides tactical airlift worldwide. Its flexible design allows it to operate in an austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)
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Marines soar through Yokota skies

A C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts a night flight mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2016. The C-130H provides tactical airlift worldwide. Its flexible design allows it to operate in an austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)
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36th Airlift Squadron passes down their airlifting knowledge

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Kochman, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules aircraft navigator, talks to a Philippine Air Force member from the 220th Airlift Wing April 7, 2016, during an Exercise Balikatan 2016 night flight over the Philippine Islands. PAF pilots and aircrew do not currently have night vision goggle capabilities, so the training given to them from members of the 36th AS was an entirely new experience. U.S. and Philippine military forces continually modernize and develop partner capabilities through bilateral exercises and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith/Released)
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36th Airlift Squadron passes down their airlifting knowledge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gary Patterson, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules aircraft loadmaster, discusses his job with Philippine Air Force (PAF) loadmasters from the 220th Airlift Wing April 7, 2016, during an Exercise Balikatan 2016 training session on Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Philippines. Loadmasters from the PAF not only have their loadmaster duties, but also have one or two additional jobs varying from maintenance to combat roles. Bilateral training increases our armed forces’ ability to respond quickly and work together effectively in the event of natural disasters and other crises that threaten public safety and health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith/Released)
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36th Airlift Squadron passes down their airlifting knowledge

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Scott Brooks, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules aircraft pilot, helps Philippine Air Force 2nd Lt. Rald Pinca, 220th Airlift Wing pilot, try on a flight helmet April 7, 2016, during an Exercise Balikatan 2016 training session on Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Philippines. Pilots and loadmasters from the 36th AS shared their experiences of using night vision goggles and night flying during an all-day training session. BK16 provides opportunities for U.S. and Philippine forces to come together and train for potential real world events and crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith/Released)
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Behind the scenes: Maintenance Flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Rivera, 374th Maintenance Flight aerospace propulsion journeyman, holds a torch wrench in front of a C-130 Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2016. Providing in depth maintenance on the aircraft ensures that Yokota’s mission of generating a professional airlift throughout the region is not impacted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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Behind the scenes: Maintenance Flight

A member of the 374th Maintenance Squadron loosens a bolt on the side of an U.S. Air ForceeMC-130 Talon II at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2016. Aircraft enter the phase docks for an inspection every 540 days for a 14 to 16-day inspection and to be repaired. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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Behind the scenes: Maintenance Flight

A U.S. Air Force MC-130 Talon II, from Kadena Air Base, Japan, sits in the phase docks to be repaired at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2016. The aircraft will enter the phase docks every 540 days for a 14 to 16-day inspection and to be repaired. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/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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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airman 1st Class John Frerichs, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics system technician, searches for tools for a scheduled C-130 Hercules inspection during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. Maintainers with the 374 AMXS always work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure their C-130 fleet is ready to respond at a moment’s notice for any requirement in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The exercise tested this readiness and Yokota's ability to receive and deploy forces throughout the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airmen prepare seating in a C-130 Hercules during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. Multiple C-130s were inspected, reconfigured and fueled in preparation of flights for Vigilant Ace 16, a U.S.- Republic of Korea combined exercise aimed at enhancing operational and tactical level coordination through combined and joint combat training. The exercise also provides critical training for the Airmen of the 374th Airlift Wing to maintain peace and stability in Japan and the entire Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airmen with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 374th Logistical Readiness Squadron fuel a C-130 Hercules during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. Airmen prepped multiple C-130s to take part in operational flights during Vigilant Ace 16, a U.S.-Republic of Korea combined exercise aimed at enhancing operational and tactical level coordination through combined and joint combat training. The exercise also provides critical training for the Airmen of the 374th Airlift Wing to maintain peace and stability in Japan and the entire Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-130 Hercules for any obvious physical damage or leaks and ensures all fasteners are sealed during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2 2015. Maintainers with the 374 AMXS always work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure their C-130 fleet is ready to respond at a moment’s notice for any requirement in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The exercise tested this readiness and Yokota's ability to receive and deploy forces throughout the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)
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