C-130J Super Hercules flies strong during Northern Edge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. D’Angelo Seabron, 36th Airlift Squadron aircraft loadmaster, communicates with pilots during a flight aboard a C-130J Super Hercules en-route to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 10, 2023. Aircrew remain in constant communication during a flight, ensuring everyone is on task, aware of the current situation and remain informed should any issues arise during the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)

C-130J Super Hercules flies strong during Northern Edge

Senior Airman Christopher Bartek, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician inspects a C-130J Super Hercules’ propellers after a flight in support of exercise Northern Edge 23-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2023. Post-flight inspections help both maintainers and pilots assess any potential damage done to an aircraft during flight and ensure full airpower capabilities to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)

C-130J Super Hercules flies strong during Northern Edge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. D’Angelo Seabron, 36th Airlift Squadron aircraft loadmaster, observes the engines of a C-130J Super Hercules mid-flight on the return trip back to Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2023. Aircrew aboard the C-130J verified the state of the engines on a regular basis for any issues to ensure a safe return back to base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)

C-130J Super Hercules flies strong during Northern Edge

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron awaits for takeoff clearance amidst heavy precipitation at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during exercise Northern Edge 23-2, July 10, 2023. Northern Edge 23-2 will test participants across multinational and multi-domain operations to provide high-end, realistic training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)

C-130J Super Hercules flies strong during Northern Edge

U.S. Air Force aircrew assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing wait for taxiing on a C-130J Super Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July, 10, 2023. Working together to enhance agility and coordination will allow the U.S. and its allies to provide rapid assistance should a crisis occur in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)

C-130J Super Hercules flies strong during Northern Edge

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ryan Ell, 36th Airlift Squadron pilot, conducts flight checklists en-route to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, in support of exercise Northern Edge 23-2, July 10, 2023. In addition to providing support for the exercise, the C-130J Super Hercules also ferried a group of pilots on their way to both Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)

C-130J Super Hercules flies strong during Northern Edge

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing prepare for takeoff in support of exercise Northern Edge 23-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2023. This exercise is an opportunity for the U.S. and its allies to exercise distributed operations in a professional and safe manner to increase proficiency, force durability and display a shared commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)

C-130J Super Hercules flies strong during Northern Edge

Published July 11, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --