Yokota gears up for a simulated deployment U.S. Air Force Logo Oct. 24, 2023 Yokota gears up for a simulated deployment during BM 24-1 Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing (AW) wait for transportation during a simulated deployment at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2023. As the only regional airlift transportation hub for personnel and cargo, the 374th AW exercises regularly to maintain uninterrupted high-paced joint and coalition operations if deterrence fails or disaster strikes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White) Details Download Yokota gears up for a simulated deployment during BM 24-1 Capt. James Quinan, 374th Airlift Wing contingency wartime planner, hands out documents to Airmen simulating deployment processes during Exercise Beverly Morning (BM) 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2023. BM 24-1 is Yokota Air Base’s annual, full-scale readiness exercise and is designed to sharpen Airmen and fortify base resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White) Details Download Yokota gears up for a simulated deployment during BM 24-1 Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing simulate deployment transportation during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2023. Annual exercises ensure Team Yokota is ready to rapidly respond to potential real-world crises and maintain its status as the focal point for power projection in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly) Details Download Yokota gears up for a simulated deployment during BM 24-1 Liaisons from the legal office, public affairs, medical, finance, and chaplain services share resources with Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing simulating deployment procedures during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2023. Ensuring members are aware of resources, necessary financial and medical processes that will be available in deployed environments provides a foundation for the Airmen’s mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly) Details Download Yokota gears up for a simulated deployment during BM 24-1 Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing (AW) receive a personnel deployment function brief from a member of the 374th AW legal office at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2023. A personnel deployment function brief prepares Airmen for an upcoming deployment with representatives from base organizations who administratively assist deploying members. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly) Details Download Yokota gears up for a simulated deployment during BM 24-1 Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing arrive at a simulated deployment processing area during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2023. Practicing for contingencies through exercise scenarios increases efficiency and readiness capabilities during real world times of crisis. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly) Details Download YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Military members assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing embarked on a simulated deployment Oct. 19 during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. This exercise, designed to prepare Airmen for contingencies, serves as a crucible for enhancing efficiency and readiness in the face of real-world crises. It is an essential part of Yokota Air Base's commitment to maintaining peak operational performance. The simulated deployment encompassed comprehensive field briefings from the base legal office, public affairs, medical, finance, and chaplain services. The goal is to ensure that all personnel are well-informed about the wealth of resources available when they are deployed to remote locations. This process underlines Yokota's commitment to supporting its personnel throughout their missions, no matter where they may be.