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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24
March 14, 2024 — As dawn approached on the brisk morning of March 7, relentless winds echoed over the flightline of Yokota Air Base, Japan. The stage was set for Airborne 24, as nearly half of the 374th Airlift Wing’s C-130J Super Hercules fleet, U.S. Army jumpmasters and approximately 300 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers geared up to execute the world’s largest bilateral static-line jump exercise... MORE

C-130Js transport paratroopers to a drop zone for static-line jump training during Airborne 24.

Yokota Airmen soar through BM 24-1
November 7, 2023 — Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 concluded recently at Yokota Air Base, Japan, reaffirming the role Yokota Airmen play in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region... MORE

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron passes over a drop zone near Mt. Fuji following simulated supply crate launches during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2023. The 36th AS routinely trains to ensure aircrew and airfield operations teams can perform in contingent environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)

CES, aircrew practice ACE, employ RADR, Launch to Survive during Beverly Morning 24-1
October 25, 2023 — In a demonstration of preparedness and resilience, 374th Operations Group aircrew swiftly followed the standards and procedures of “Launch to Survive” and launched their aircraft following simulated missile attack warnings during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan... MORE

An Airman shovels debris during rapid airfield damage repair.