Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erik Allen, 36th Airlift Squadron programs flight section chief, prepares a Air Force C-130J Super Hercules for take-off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The multinational forces displayed their tactical airlift capabilities during the annual New Year's Jump in the airspace above JGSDF Camp Narashino, Japan, as part of a public exhibition hosted by the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade. With a focus on the Indo-Pacific region, the New Year’s Jump underscored the preparedness of airborne forces for any mission that may arise. The strategic importance of a robust


Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erik Allen, 36th Airlift Squadron programs flight section chief, prepares a Air Force C-130J Super Hercules for take-off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The multinational forces displayed their tactical airlift capabilities during the annual New Year's Jump in the airspace above JGSDF Camp Narashino, Japan, as part of a public exhibition hosted by the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade. With a focus on the Indo-Pacific region, the New Year’s Jump underscored the preparedness of airborne forces for any mission that may arise. The strategic importance of a robust airlift capability in the region was evident in every meticulously executed jump.


Size: 6699px × 4466px
Photo credit: © Operation 2024 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: -130j, 1st, 36th, airborne, brigade, free, hercules, indo-pacific, indopacom, open, pacaf, super