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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron watches helicopter air-to-air refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Search and rescue operations benefit from HAAR as it acts as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, prepares to conduct helicopter air-to-air refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Search and rescue operations benefit from HAAR as it acts as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk pilots assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron approach a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J drogue to conduct helicopter air-to-air refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Search and rescue operations benefit from HAAR as it acts as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron is photographed before a search and rescue training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2024. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure readiness for real-world threats, crises and humanitarian disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Hennessy Travelers Trophy

The Hennessy Travelers Trophy is awarded to the best dining facilities in the Department of the Air Force. (Courtesy photo)
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2024 Hennessy Trophy Awards

Samurai Cafe team members pose for a photo in front of the dining facility on Yokota Air Base, Japan. (Courtesy photo)
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2024 Hennessy Trophy Awards

Patrons socialize while waiting in line for their meals at the Yokota Air Base, Japan, dining facility. (Courtesy photo)
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2024 Hennessy Trophy Awards

Chisolm Trail Inn Dining Facility team members gather for a photo on McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. (Courtesy photo)
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2024 Hennessy Trophy Awards

Senior Airman Shane Nacino, 22nd Force Support Squadron food service apprentice, greets the Hennessy Award evaluators at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 15, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Lunn)
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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

U.S. Air Force (USAF) Tech. Sgt. Jordan Silversmith, 36th Airlift Squadron evaluator loadmaster, awaits for the signal to drop Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers over a drop zone for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Kikaijima Island, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron transport Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers to a drop zone for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, near the Ryukyu Islands, Japan. The ongoing partnership between U.S. and Japan forces continues to demonstrate both countries’ commitment to maintaining stability and security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The total fleet of six C-130Js assigned to Yokota Air Base were used for a bilateral airlift to deliver approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers to drop zones at Kikaijima, Japan, during the static-line personnel jump portion of the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers wait for further instruction inside of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, near the Ryukyu Islands, Japan. The ongoing partnership between U.S. and Japan forces continues to demonstrate both countries’ commitment to maintaining stability and security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The total fleet of six C-130Js assigned to Yokota Air Base were used for a bilateral airlift to deliver approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers to drop zones at Kikaijima Island, Japan, during the static-line personnel jump portion of the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

Six U.S. Air Force (USAF) C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron taxi on the flightline to conduct training operations for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers load onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron (AS) for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The ongoing partnership between U.S. and Japan forces continues to demonstrate both countries’ commitment to maintaining stability and security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The total fleet of six C-130Js assigned to the 36th AS were used for a bilateral airlift to deliver approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers to drop zones at Kikaijima Island, Japan, during the static-line personnel jump portion of the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

U.S. Air Force (USAF) Staff Sgt. Trevor Humes, 36th Airlift Squadron (AS) instructor loadmaster, configures a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS to load Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers prepare to load onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The ongoing partnership between U.S. and Japan forces continues to demonstrate both countries’ commitment to maintaining stability and security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The total fleet of six C-130Js assigned to Yokota Air Base were used for a bilateral airlift to deliver approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers to drop zones at Kikaijima Island, Japan, during the static-line personnel jump portion of the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

U.S. Air Force (USAF) Tech. Sgt. Jordan Silversmith, 36th Airlift Squadron (AS) evaluator loadmaster, performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers prepare to load onto a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron (AS) for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The ongoing partnership between U.S. and Japan forces continues to demonstrate both countries’ commitment to maintaining stability and security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The total fleet of six C-130Js assigned to the 36th AS were used for a bilateral airlift to deliver approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers to drop zones at Kikaijima Island, Japan, during the static-line personnel jump portion of the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

U.S. Air Force (USAF) C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron prepare to load Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers for static-line jump training during Airborne 24, March 7, 2024, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airborne 24 involved approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers, U.S. Army jumpmasters and six C-130Js. The jump showcased the USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces, while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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Yokota hosts ‘Fly Girls’ event; inspires next generation of

Aircrew from the 459th Airlift Squadron and participants wave from a UH-N1 Huey before take-off during Fly Girls at Yokota the annual ‘Fly Girls’ aviation event Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2024. Approximately 100 middle and high school students gathered near the Yokota flightline to attend Fly Girls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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