PACAF Airmen hone ACE

An Airman from the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron signals a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan to park at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. The C-130J is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions in both peace and war situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

PACAF Airmen hone ACE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriella Arnspiger, left, and Senior Airman Carson Christian, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmasters assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, unload cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Airmen enhanced the operational readiness of U.S. forces to protect Japan and the Indo-Pacific region by training Agile Combat Employment capabilities. Agile combat employment is a key operating concept for how Pacific Air Forces will fight in a modern, contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

PACAF Airmen hone ACE

Senior Airman Carson Christian, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares to unload cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Exercising elements of agile combat employment enables U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to respond across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

PACAF Airmen hone ACE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carson Christian, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, unloads cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Airmen exercised their Agile Combat Employment skills to hone global reach and readiness capabilities in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

PACAF Airmen hone ACE

Senior Airman Carson Christian, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriella Arnspiger, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmasters assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, unload cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Airmen exercised their Agile Combat Employment skills to hone global reach and readiness capabilities in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. Agile combat employment is Pacific Air Forces’ model to project combat power via a network of distributed operating locations throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

PACAF Airmen hone ACE

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan taxis across the runway after landing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. The C-130J is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions in both peace and war situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

PACAF Airmen hone ACE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carson Christian, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, marshals a Tunner 60K Loader to the cargo bay of a C-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Using its aft loading ramp and door the C-130 can accommodate a wide variety of oversized cargo, including everything from utility helicopters and six-wheeled armored vehicles to standard palletized cargo and military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

PACAF Airmen hone ACE

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Compared to older C-130s, the J-model climbs faster and higher, flies farther at a higher cruise speed, and takes off and lands in a shorter distance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

PACAF Airmen hone ACE

Published Dec. 22, 2022
By Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony, Senior Airman Jessi Roth, Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac, Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer and Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin
18th Wing Public Affairs

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