C-130 joint formation flight

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron taxis to the flightline in preparation for a squadron formation flight, July 7, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include airdrops, aeromedical evacuation, special operations, and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

C-130 joint formation flight

Capt. Kurt Moehling, 36th Airlift Squadron pilot, flies a C130J Super Hercules during a formation flight, July 7, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The C-130Js assigned to the 36th AS regularly conduct training missions to maintain proficiency and necessary skills to support contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

C-130 joint formation flight

A Cheyenne Air National Guard pilot watches as a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Japan during a formation flight, July 7, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The guard units were at Yokota supporting routine training, allowing them to increase interoperability and familiarization within the Indo-Pacific to enhance our operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

C-130 joint formation flight

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Japan during a formation flight, July 7, 2022. C-130Js assigned to the 36th AS regularly conduct training missions to maintain proficiency and necessary skills to support contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

C-130 joint formation flight

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies by Mt. Fuji during a formation flight, July 7, 2022. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for the U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. These missions include airdrops, aeromedical evacuation, special operations, and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

C-130 joint formation flight

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, a C-130H Hercules assigned to the 187th AS, and a C-130H Hercules assigned to the 158th AS, fly over Japan during a formation flight, July 7, 2022. The 187th AS and 158th AS are guard units visiting Yokota to support routine training which allows them to increase interoperability and familiarization of the area of responsibility and enhance our operational readiness in defense of Japan and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

C-130 joint formation flight

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Japan during a formation flight, July 7, 2022. The 158th AS, 187th AS, and other guard units were at Yokota supporting routine training which allows them to increase interoperability and familiarization of the area of responsibility and enhance our operational readiness in defense of Japan and ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)

C-130 joint formation flight

Published July 17, 2022
By Senior Airman Hannah Bean
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron taxis to the flightline in preparation for a squadron formation flight, July 7, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include airdrops, aeromedical evacuation, special operations, and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)