Kadena AMS host JASDF exchange

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff. Sgt. Yasuhito Sato, left, loads a platform off of a forklift for transportation during a training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2023. The 733rd AMS supports continuous flight operations, with no quiet hours unlike other bases in overseas locations, playing a pivotal role in operations in the Pacific.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Kadena AMS host JASDF exchange

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Yasuhito Sato, left, participates in a training regiment with members of the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2023. The 733rd AMS performed various exercises with Sato, including short shuttle sprints, loading simulations and basic push-ups during the field training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Kadena AMS host JASDF exchange

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Yasuhito Sato, left, participates in a field training exercise with members of the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2023. The 733rd AMS performed various exercises with Sato including short shuttle sprints, loading simulations and basic push-ups during the field training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Kadena AMS host JASDF exchange

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Yasuhito Sato, center, participates in a training regiment with members of the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2023. The 733rd AMS performed various exercises with Sato including short shuttle sprints, loading simulations and basic push-ups during the field training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Kadena AMS host JASDF exchange

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Metz, center, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron passenger operations noncommissioned officer in charge, guides members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 9th Air Wing Transportation and Security Guard Squadron during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2023. The 733rd provided an opportunity for members from JASDF to gain a better understanding of Kadena’s Air Mobility Squadron operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Kadena AMS host JASDF exchange

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Bullard, center, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron information controller, shows members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 9th Air Wing Transportation and Security Guard Squadron how the air terminal operations center works at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2023. The 9th Air Wing members visited Kadena Air Base, familiarizing themselves with the local mission that helps deliver mission essential cargo and personnel throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Kadena AMS host JASDF exchange

U.S. Air Force 733rd Air Mobility Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members discuss various training tactics at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2023. The 733rd provided an opportunity for members from JASDF to gain a better understanding of Kadena’s Air Mobility Squadron operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Kadena AMS host JASDF exchange

Published Nov. 14, 2023
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

U.S. Air Force 733rd Air Mobility Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members meet at Kadena Air Base. The two organizations came together to exchange practices and ideas between the two different groups.