374th Airlift Wing kicks off wing readiness inspection

U.S. Air Force Capt. Madeline Atkinson, C-130J Super Hercules pilot, conducts preflight procedures before a formation flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2022. Formation flights can be used as a show of force to project power while defending the base during wartime or contingency operations. The full-scale exercise is designed to enhance base readiness through training and practicing skillsets, ensuring the base is ready to respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

374th Airlift Wing kicks off wing readiness inspection

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brian Tang, C-130J Super Hercules pilot, looks out of a window while flying in a formation over Tokyo, Japan, on the first day of the wing’s base wide readiness inspection, Oct. 22, 2022. Six C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flew in formation as a show of force to continue deterring aggression, ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. The full-scale exercise is designed to enhance base readiness through training and practicing skillsets, ensuring the base is ready to respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

374th Airlift Wing kicks off wing readiness inspection

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andres Fedele, C-130J Super Hercules aircraft commander (left) and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brian Tang, C-130J Super Hercules pilot (right) fly in a six-ship formation over Tokyo during a wing readiness inspection, Oct. 22, 2022. The base conducted a formation flight to display its commitment to security in the region, necessary to prevent conflict and safeguarding a free and open Indo-Pacific. The full-scale exercise is designed to enhance base readiness through training and practicing skillsets, ensuring the base is ready to respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

374th Airlift Wing kicks off wing readiness inspection

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircrew assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing released flares during a formation flight, over the Pacific, Oct. 22, 2022. The aircrew demonstrated their countermeasure capabilities and proficiency in flight operations during a show of force demonstration at the beginning of the wing’s readiness inspection. The full-scale exercise is designed to enhance base readiness through training and practicing skillsets, ensuring the base is ready to respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)

374th Airlift Wing kicks off wing readiness inspection

Published Oct. 13, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson
374th Airlift Wing Public Affiars

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Capt. Madeline Atkinson, C-130J Super Hercules pilot, conducts preflight procedures before a formation flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2022. Formation flights can be used as a show of force to project power while defending the base during wartime or contingency operations. The full-scale exercise is designed to enhance base readiness through training and practicing skillsets, ensuring the base is ready to respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson)