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5th Air Force

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Estrada, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, guides cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 36 AS constantly test their ability to palletize and transport cargo during routine training, maintaining mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Jean Cittadino, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight technician, operates a forklift during an engine running offload at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 04, 2025. The training enhances rapid deployment capabilities by allowing cargo to be offloaded quickly without shutting down aircraft engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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From the left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ethan Steward, 730th Air Mobility Squadron air freight technician, directs Airman Jean Cittadino, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight technician, during an engine running offload at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. The training enhances rapid deployment capabilities by allowing cargo offloaded without shutting down aircraft engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron taxis on the flightline during engine-running offload training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. The training enhances rapid deployment capabilities by minimizing aircraft ground time in operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Jean Cittadino, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight technician, operates a forklift during an engine running offload at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 04, 2025. The training enhances rapid deployment capabilities by allowing cargo to be offloaded quickly without shutting down aircraft engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 36th Airlift Squadron, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and 730th Air Mobility Squadron complete an engine running offload at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 04, 2025. An engine-running offload is a rapid cargo unloading method performed while an aircraft’s engines remain running to reduce ground time during contingency or combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Jean Cittadino, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight technician, drives a forklift during an engine-running offload mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. The training enhances rapid deployment capabilities by minimizing aircraft ground time in operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kayla Karelas)

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron rests on the flight line during an engine-running offload training mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. The training demonstrates rapid deployment adeptness to safely load and offload cargo without turning off the aircraft engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kayla Karelas)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 36th Airlift Squadron, 730th Air Mobility Squadron, and the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, load a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to complete an engine-running training mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. The training ensures readiness and proficiency to load and offload cargo without shutting down the aircraft engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kayla Karelas)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 36th Airlift Squadron, 730th Air Mobility Squadron, and the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, work together to complete an engine-running training mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. The training ensures readiness and proficiency to load and offload cargo without shutting down the aircraft engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kayla Karelas)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 36th Airlift Squadron, 730th Air Mobility Squadron, and the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, load a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to complete an engine-running offload training mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. An ERO training mission demonstrates rapid deployment adeptness to safely load and offload cargo without turning off the aircraft engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kayla Karelas)

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A palette is launched from the cargo bay of C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron utilizing combat offload method A at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. Combat offload method A allows for quick unloading of cargo in austere environments where standard offloading equipment is unavailable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathan Servias, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares to execute combat offload method A cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. Combat offload method A allows for quick unloading of cargo in austere environments where standard offloading equipment is unavailable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathan Servias, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, helps guide cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules during an engine running offload at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. An engine-running offload is a rapid cargo unloading method performed while an aircraft’s engines remain running to reduce ground time during contingency or combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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A palette is launched from the cargo bay of C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron utilizing combat offload method A at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. Combat offload method A allows for quick unloading of cargo in austere environments where standard offloading equipment is unavailable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Estrada, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, guides cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 36 AS constantly test their ability to palletize and transport cargo during routine training, maintaining mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin Yerke, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, guides cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 36 AS constantly test their ability to palletize and transport cargo during routine training, maintaining mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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A cement block prepares to be loaded onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 36th Airlift Squadron constantly test their ability to palletize and transport cargo during routine training, maintaining mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 36th Airlift Squadron load cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. The 374 LRS combat mobility flight helps orchestrate the movement of personnel, cargo and equipment across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Airmen from the 36 AS, 374 LRS, and 730 AMS conduct engine-running and combat offload training

Published April 3, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt,

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Estrada, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, guides cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 4, 2025. The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 36 AS constantly test their ability to palletize and transport cargo during routine training, maintaining mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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