Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, communicate
Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, communicate with aircrews during a large formation flight above mainland Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. The C-130 aircrews demonstrated their airlift capabilities during a... More
Capt. Christopher Stapenhorst, 36th Airlift Squadron
Capt. Christopher Stapenhorst, 36th Airlift Squadron navigator, performs pre-flight check during a large formation mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. Yokota launched total of ten C-130s to test ... More
C-130 Hercules' from the 36th Airlift Squadron sit
C-130 Hercules' from the 36th Airlift Squadron sit on the flight line at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. Ten C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron participated in a large formation training fligh... More
Capt. Matthew Andrews, 36th Airlift Squadron mission
Capt. Matthew Andrews, 36th Airlift Squadron mission commander, stays vigilant during a flight mission over the Kanto Plains, Japan, on Oct. 22, 2013. The C-130s flew towards the Aomori region as part of a lar... More
Capt. Christopher Stapenhorst, 36th Airlift Squadron
Capt. Christopher Stapenhorst, 36th Airlift Squadron navigator, uses the E6B Flight Computer, as known "Whiz wheel" to calculate ground speed, estimated fuel burn and updated estimated time of arrival in the ai... More
(Left to right) Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing
(Left to right) Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, Tech. Sgt. Ivory Wilds, 36th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, and Capt. Chance Hansen, 36th Airlift Squadron pilot, approach Yokota Air Base, Jap... More
Capt. Chance Hansen, 36th Airlift Squadron pilot, performs
Capt. Chance Hansen, 36th Airlift Squadron pilot, performs visually identification of another C-130 Hercules above mainland Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. The C-130 aircrews demonstrated their airlift capabilities durin... More
Ten C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron taxi
Ten C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron taxi out for a training mission during a 10-ship sortie at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. The training tested Yokota's ability to perform large-force em... More
(Left to right) Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing
(Left to right) Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, Tech. Sgt. Ivory Wilds, 36th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, and Capt. Chance Hansen, 36th Airlift Squadron pilot, approach Yokota Air Base, Jap... More
Ten C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron taxi
Ten C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron taxi out for a training mission during a 10-ship sortie at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. The training tested Yokota's ability to perform large-force em... More
Chief Master Sgt. Manuel Roblesreynoso, the 374th Airlift
Chief Master Sgt. Manuel Roblesreynoso, the 374th Airlift Wing command chief, rides in a C-130 Hercules during a large formation mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. Yokota showcased its ability t... More
Airmen perform a preflight inspection by a C-130 Hercules
Airmen perform a preflight inspection by a C-130 Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. Ten C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron participated in a training sortie that tested Yokota's abili... More
Ten C-130s taxi on runway during a large formation
Ten C-130s taxi on runway during a large formation mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. The C-130s flew towards the Aomori region, testing Yokota's capability to launch aircraft and assist anywher... More
Crew chiefs and loadmasters perform a preflight inspection
Crew chiefs and loadmasters perform a preflight inspection by a C-130 Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. Ten C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron participated in a large formation fligh... More
Ten C-130s taxi on the runway during a large formation
Ten C-130s taxi on the runway during a large formation mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. The C-130s flew towards the Aomori region, testing Yokota's capability to launch aircraft and assist anyw... More
Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, pilots
Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, pilots a C-130 Hercules over mainland Japan during a large formation mission on Oct. 22, 2013. The surge showcased Yokota's capability to perform airlift operati... More
A C-130 Hercules takes off past a UH-1 Huey during
A C-130 Hercules takes off past a UH-1 Huey during a large-formation mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. During this mission, Team Yokota launched every aircraft currently stationed at Yokota. (U.... More
Staff Sgt. Nicolas Alarcon, 36th Airlift Squadron
Staff Sgt. Nicolas Alarcon, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, sets up a light payload on a C-130 Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. Ten C-130 aircrews demonstrated their airlift capabilities dur... More
Airmen from the 374th Maintenance Group observe as
Airmen from the 374th Maintenance Group observe as 10 C-130 Hercules prepare to launch during a large-formation mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. Preparing a large formation requires the combine... More
Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, taxis
Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, taxis to the front of a 10 C-130 Hercules formation during a training mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. During this mission, Team Yokota launched ... More
A C-130 Hercules prepares to launch during a large-formation
A C-130 Hercules prepares to launch during a large-formation mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. Preparing a large formation requires the combined efforts of all Yokota airmen, working in tandem t... More
Lt. Col. Andrew Campbell, the director of operations,
Lt. Col. Andrew Campbell, the director of operations, and Capt. Matthew Andrews, a mission commander, both with 36th Airlift Squadron, check the mission briefing for a large formation mission at Yokota Air Base... More