Joint forces conduct C-17 ground training

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 16th Airlift Squadron and U.S. Marine Corps Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Landing Support Battalion, pose for a photo in a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III after conducting a joint force ground training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2024. The training allowed Marines with the III MEF and 3rd LSB to conduct hands-on vehicle loading and securing operations and learn about U.S. Air Force aircraft capabilities and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

Joint forces conduct C-17 ground training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yosef Linn, 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, conducts an orientation of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III during a joint force ground training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2024. In addition to hands-on loading operations, loadmasters with the 16th AS provided an orientation of C-17 aircraft capabilities, functions and safety protocol. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

Joint forces conduct C-17 ground training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yosef Linn, 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, simulates a landing call in a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III during a joint force ground training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2024. Loadmasters with the 16th AS conducted hands-on loading operations for U.S. Marine Corps Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Landing Support Battalion, simulating transportation of ground vehicle cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

Joint forces conduct C-17 ground training

U.S. Marine Corps Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force command element and III MEF information group, operate a 25k lbs. chaining device during a joint force C-17 Globemaster III ground training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2024. The training provided Marines with a hands-on understanding of U.S. Air Force aircraft capabilities and procedures, bolstering joint force relations and aiding their knowledge for real world operations or emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)\

Joint forces conduct C-17 ground training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yosef Linn, 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, marshals a joint light tactical vehicle into a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III during a joint force C-17 ground training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2024. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Landing Support Battalion simulated loading and off loading U.S. Marine Corps vehicles into a C-17, enhancing Marine load operation skills for real world scenarios, assuring mission readiness and execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

Joint forces conduct C-17 ground training

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Travis Tran, center, III Marine Expeditionary Force command element embarkation clerk, chains down a U.S. Marine Corps vehicle during a joint force C-17 Globemaster III ground training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2024. The training provided Marines with a hands-on understanding of U.S. Air Force aircraft capabilities and procedures, bolstering joint force relations and aiding their knowledge for real world operations or emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

Joint forces conduct C-17 ground training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jansy Pedrosa-Cruz, left, 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, marshals a U.S. Marine Corps 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement into a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., during a joint force C-17 ground training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2024. During the training, Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Landing Support Battalion conducted hands-on vehicle loading and securing operations and learned about U.S. Air Force aircraft capabilities and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

Joint forces conduct C-17 ground training

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Kurtis Dismore, right, III Marine Expeditionary Force command element strategic air mobility chief, conducts a sea service deployment module brief in preparation for a joint force C-17 Globemaster III ground training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2024. The brief allowed Marines with the III MEF and 3rd Landing Support Battalion to refresh knowledge on SSDM software, maximizing efficiency and cohesion for ground transportation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

Joint forces conduct C-17 ground training

Published Sept. 11, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 16th Airlift Squadron and Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Landing Support Battalion conducted a joint force C-17 Globemaster III ground training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2024. The training provided Marines with a hands-on understanding of U.S. Air Force aircraft capabilities and procedures, bolstering joint force relations and aiding their knowledge for real world operations or emergencies.