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Yokota aids GoJ with earthquake relief
Apr 18, 2016 - The 374th Airlift Wing sent two C-130 Hercules aircraft and aircrew to the Kyushu region today, supporting the Government of Japan in their relief efforts for the series of earthquakes that took place in Kumamoto Prefecture and surrounding areas. [Read more...]
Maintenance is key to keeping Yokota, Kadena aircraft flying
Mar 29, 2016 - The aircraft at Yokota and Kadena air bases in Japan rely on the 374th Maintenance Squadron’s phase docks to receive their maintenance and keep them going. [Read more...]
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Nepal relief airlift expands with deployment of Yokota aircraft
May 06, 2015 - As U.S. efforts to support the Government of Nepal recover from the earthquake that struck the country April 25, the 374th Airlift Wing sent four C-130 Hercules and accompanying personnel to aid Joint Task Force-505 in its mission. [Read more...]
Return to flight
Apr 07, 2015 - With a calm, yet stern voice, Tech. Sgt. Joshua Lucero guides the four Airmen located below the right wing of a C-130 Hercules, #74-2067, who are giving a piggy back ride to a leading edge - the front part of the wing that covers the internals components . They're trying to attach it back to the wing. [Read more...]
Cope South 15 launches in Bangladesh
Jan 26, 2015 - U.S. Air Force and Bangladesh air force personnel took to the sky January 24 for the launch of Exercise COPE SOUTH 15, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral tactical airlift exercise at BAF Base Bangabandhu, Bangladesh. [Read more...]
US-Bangladeshi C-130s participate in Cope South 2015
Jan 22, 2015 - C-130s from the US and Bangladesh air forces will take part in an airlift exercise in Dhaka starting this Saturday. [Read more...]
New Hercules to take on heavy lifting across Pacific in 2017
Jan 20, 2015 - The newest version of the Air Force’s C-130 Hercules transport is coming to Japan, where its increased cargo capacity, power and range should help in disaster relief and other missions across the Pacific, according to officials at Yokota Air Base and aircraft maker Lockheed-Martin. [Read more...]
Exercise Max Thunder: Yokota trains combat mobility
Nov 25, 2014 - The 36th Airlift Squadron participated in Exercise Max Thunder 14-2, flying alongside Republic of Korea military counterparts to integrate their airlift capabilities in a simulated combat environment. [Read more...]
Eagle airlifters take to the Alaskan skies
Aug 06, 2014 - Four C-130 Hercules' and more than 70 personnel assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base Japan arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, this week to undergo joint-aerial training with paratroopers from the 725th Brigade Support Battalion. [Read more...]
Yokota Airmen Showcase Low-Cost, Low Altitude Airdrop at Cope South 14
Nov 15, 2013 - U.S. Airmen from Yokota Air Base, Japan, demonstrated Low-Cost, Low Altitude airdrop techniques to Bangladeshi Airmen, during a subject-matter expert exchange at Bangabandhu Air Base, Bangladesh, Nov. 9 through 13, 2013. [Read more...]
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