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Yokota Airmen team up for airlift surge

C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron prepare to land at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 4, 2018, during the 374th Airlift Wing Generation Exercise. The formation flight enabled the pilots to perform training necessary for them to remain current on their skillsets.

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Air Force civic leaders visit Andersen Airmen, receive introduction to mission

More than 20 select civic leaders accompanied Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force Gen. Stephen Wilson for an exclusive behind-the-scences look at Air Force operations on Guam. As liaisons, they serve connect the Air Force with its surrounding communities by explaining and interpreting Air Force programs to other key local influencers and to the general public through various outreach efforts.

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Always Prepare: Kadena Opens Gates to Chatan during Tsunami Exercise

U.S. Air Force Col. Gilbert Eddy, 18th Mission Support Group commander, delivers a speech to participants of a tsunami evacuation exercise Feb. 28,2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Preparation is invaluable when the need to respond to a disaster arises and this sort of exercise allows people to see what would happen in a real-world situation.

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Tri-lateral aeromedical personnel train at COPE NORTH 18

(Right) U.S. Air Force Major Catherine Paterson, 439th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, and Captain Betsy Mayes, 349th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, treat a simulated patient during an aeromedical mission over Rota, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, during exercise COPE NORTH 18, Feb. 19. CN18 is a PACAF-sponsored, 5th Air Force conducted, Joint/Combined Tri-Lateral Field Training Exercise (FTX) designed to develop synergistic Humanitarian Assistance and/or Disaster Relief Operations, and increase interoperability of U.S. Air Forces, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the Koku Jieitai.

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Vice President Pence Troop Talk in Japan

Vice President of the United States Michael Pence speaks during a troop talk, Feb. 8, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. During the speech Pence spoke to the importance of a strong Japanese-U.S. relationship to help ensure stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

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Vice President Pence Troop Talk in Japan

Vice President of the United States Michael Pence shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Hiroaki Maehara Air Defense Command commander, Feb. 8, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. While in Japan, Pence visited Japanese officials including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, meet with troops, and addressed Yokota Air Base service members before heading to South Korea for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics.

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CSAF visit Andersen contingency resonse Airmen

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, left, meets members of the 36th Contingency Response Group at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 8, 2018. Goldfein met with members of Team Andersen, during his first visit to Andersen AFB as chief of staff.

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Vice President Pence Arrives in Japan

Vice President of the United States Michael R. Pence and wife Karen walk through a 374th Honor Guard cordon during his arrival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2018. While in Japan, Pence is expected to visit Japanese officials including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, meet with troops, and address Yokota Air Base service members before heading to South Korea for the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics.

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UNCR Change of Command ceremony

(Left to right) Royal Australian Air Force Group Captain Adam Williams, incoming United Nations Command (Rear) commander, U.S. Army General Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea commanding general stand in attention during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2018. The commander of the UNC (Rear) is the principal representative in Japan of the commander, UNC and serves as the secretary and deputy representative to the United Nations -Government of Japan joint board.

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Dealing out care from land, sea and air

A simulated patient is loaded for transportation during a joint field training exercise, Jan. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The U.S. Army and Navy assisted with transporting and caring for the wounded patients.

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Snow and Ice Control 2019

A C-130J Super Hercules sits on the flightline during a snow storm, Jan. 22, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The base recorded 12.5 inches of snowfall during a 24 hour period

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Military Working Dogs

Senior Airman Cody Nickell, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Topa, 374 SFS MWD, search a vehicle for explosives and other prohibited substances, Jan. 18, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Nickell and Topa work long hours each day searching vehicles that come onto Yokota.

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JASDF bilateral training

Japan Air Self Defense Force officers and their United States Air Force counterparts discuss the outcome of their bilateral exchange Jan. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Both JASDF and USAF members gained valuable knowledge from the bilateral exchange.

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Vehicle Maintenance

Refueling trucks sit parked, Dec. 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The refueling maintenance shop is an outlying vehicle maintenance shop of the 18th Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron at Kadena AB that specializes in maintaining and repairing refuel trucks.

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Coalition in the classroom: JASDF Student Graduates NCOA

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Masaaki Hayakawa, 701st Squadron, Special Airlift Group, prepares to graduate alongside his class Dec. 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Air Force hosts joint classes sometimes containing service members from different countries to promote bilateral ties and education

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Operation Christmas Drop 2017

Master Sgt. Joshua Mackey, left, and Staff Sgt. Ben Baughman, 374th Operations Support Squadron joint airdrop inspectors, inspect a bundle during Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 17, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. JAIs are responsible for checking every tie of a bundle and making sure they are rigged to perfection inside the aircraft.

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Maintainers help aircrews deliver bundles of joy

Airmen with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan turn on a power unit to provide power to a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 14, 2017. The power unit enabled the crew chiefs to perform the necessary maintenance work and inspections inside the aircraft to ensure the aircrew could safely complete their mission.

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Maintainers help aircrews deliver bundles of joy

Staff Sgt. Christopher Rivera, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, places runway tape in front of a C-130J Super Hercules at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 14, 2017. The tape helps ensure the pilots know where to park the aircraft after completing a training sortie for the 66th Operation Christmas Drop.

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Maintainers help aircrews deliver bundles of joy

Senior Airman Gonzalo Garcia-Rubio, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems journeyman, left, and Senior Airman Bobbie Price 374 AMXS aero repair journeyman, discuss the amount of grease on a part that helps lift the tires into the C-130J Super Hercules at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 14, 2017. A combination of 33 Airmen work around the clock to provide the necessary maintenance to ensure the aircrews can complete their training sorties during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop.

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Maintainers help aircrews deliver bundles of joy

Airmen with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Yokota Air Base Japan push a power unit aside after using it for their inspection before an Operation Christmas Drop sortie at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 14, 2017. The power unit enabled the crew chiefs to perform the necessary maintenance work and inspections inside the aircraft to ensure the aircrew could safely complete their mission.

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