Capt. Maddie Atkinson (right), and Capt. Heejoong Kim (left) 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 pilots, proceed along a taxiway prior to take-off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2022. Routine flights typically pair experienced pilots with pilots that have less flight time, helping to impart acquired knowledge, maximizing opportunities for practice and on-the-job readiness training.

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