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US, international airborne forces soar in annual New Year's Jump

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers from the 1st Airborne Brigade descend to a drop zone during the annual New Year's Jump exhibition at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The New Year's Jump not only brought together U.S. and Japanese forces, but also created a platform for international allies and partners to collaborate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)
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US, international airborne forces soar in annual New Year's Jump

U.S. Air Force (USAF) Col. Andrew Roddan, center right, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and USAF Lt. Col. Christopher Casler, center left, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, observe the annual New Year's Jump exhibition at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The event served as a live demonstration of rapid insertion capabilities, highlighting the agility and readiness of airborne forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)
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US, international airborne forces soar in annual New Year's Jump

Japan Minister of Defense Minoru Kihara, left, observes the annual New Year's Jump exhibition through a pair of binoculars at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. With a focus on the Indo-Pacific region, the New Year's Jump underscored the preparedness of airborne forces for any mission that may arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)
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US, international airborne forces soar in annual New Year's Jump

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Junya Wakamatsu, left, 1st Airborne Brigade commander, accepts a gift from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kira Coffey, 36th Airlift Squadron commander, following the annual New Year's Jump exhibition at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The New Year's Jump not only brought together U.S. and Japanese forces, but also created a platform for international allies and partners to collaborate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)
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US, international airborne forces soar in annual New Year's Jump

(Left to right) U.S. Air Force (USAF) Lt. Col. Christopher Casler, 374th Operations Group deputy commander; USAF Lt. Col. Kira Coffey, 36th Airlift Squadron commander; Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Junya Wakamatsu, 1st Airborne Brigade commander; and USAF Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, pose for a photo following the annual New Year's Jump exhibition at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The event served as a live demonstration of rapid insertion capabilities, highlighting the agility and readiness of airborne forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)
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US, international airborne forces soar in annual New Year's Jump

Paratroopers from the U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division and Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces 1st Airborne Brigade await take-off aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. The multinational forces displayed their tactical airlift capabilities during the annual New Year's Jump in the airspace above JGSDF Camp Narashino, Japan, as part of a public exhibition hosted by the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade. This year, the 36th AS flew three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and dropped 30 JGSDF paratroopers, despite challenging weather conditions.
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US, international airborne forces soar in annual New Year's Jump

Paratroopers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) 1st Airborne Brigade and the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division prepare for take-off aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. A tradition dating back to the 1960s, this event aims to bring good luck to JGSDF paratroopers in the new year and strengthen the bonds between allied nations as they renew the shared goal of safeguarding peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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US, international airborne forces soar in annual New Year's Jump

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers from the 1st Airborne Brigade, jump out of a U.S. Air Force (USAF) C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the annual New Year's Jump at Camp Narashino, Chiba, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. Approximately 40 JGSDF paratroopers jumped out of several C-130 aircraft during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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US, international airborne forces soar in annual New Year's Jump

Twenty Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) paratroopers from the 1st Airborne Brigade, parachute from a U.S. Air Force (USAF) C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the annual New Year's Jump at Camp Narashino, Chiba, Japan, Jan. 7, 2024. Approximately 40 JGSDF paratroopers jumped out of several C-130 aircraft during the event. With a focus on the Indo-Pacific region, the New Year Jump underscored the preparedness of airborne forces for any mission that may arise. The strategic importance of a robust airlift capability in the region was evident in every meticulously executed jump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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Rescue Operation Success: Missing Member Found Alive in Hakkoda Range

Participants of a search and rescue team move down the mountain after finding the missing member at Hakkoda Range, Japan, Dec. 29, 2023. The weather conditions were an obstacle, but the courage and resilience of the missing member as well as the dedication of those involved in the rescue made the operation a true testament to the spirit of service and cooperation within the Misawa community. (Courtesy photo)
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909th ARS keeps the Marines flying

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet pulls away from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base after refueling over the Pacific Jan. 3, 2024. Conducting joint operations enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedriue Oldaker)
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909th ARS keeps the Marines flying

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet is refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base over the Pacific Jan. 3, 2024. The 909th Air Refueling Squadron conducts joint operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region, demonstrating the critical role mobility forces have in projecting the joint force anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedriue Oldaker)
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909th ARS keeps the Marines flying

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet pulls away from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base after refueling over the Pacific Jan. 3, 2024. Conducting joint operations enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedriue Oldaker)
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909th ARS keeps the Marines flying

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet is refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base over the Pacific Jan. 3, 2024. The 909th Air Refueling Squadron conducts joint operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region, demonstrating the critical role mobility forces have in projecting the joint force anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedriue Oldaker)
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909th ARS keeps the Marines flying

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet is refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base over the Pacific Jan. 3, 2024. Conducting joint operations enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedriue Oldaker)
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909th ARS keeps the Marines flying

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet prepares to be refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base over the Pacific, Jan. 3, 2024. The Hornet remains the workhorse of Marine Corps tactical aviation, and supports operational deployments around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedriue Oldaker)
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909th ARS keeps the Marines flying

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet is refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base over the Pacific Jan. 3, 2024. The 909th Air Refueling Squadron conducts joint operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region, demonstrating the critical role mobility forces have in projecting the joint force anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedriue Oldaker)
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Sustaining Operations: The Crucial Role of Misawa Air Base's Electrical Systems

U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Enrique Flores, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron electrical systems flight, demonstrates the trouble shooting process with maps during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 4, 2024. The 35th CES electrical systems team monitors and maintains base power operation (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
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Sustaining Operations: The Crucial Role of Misawa Air Base's Electrical Systems

Members of the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron electrical systems flight explain power outage procedures using maps during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 4, 2024. The electrical systems flight ensures that Misawa Air Base continues to operate through their efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
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Sustaining Operations: The Crucial Role of Misawa Air Base's Electrical Systems

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cole Grim, 35th Civil Engineering Squadron electrical systems apprentice, demonstrates the equipment repair process during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 4, 2024. The electrical systems flight ensures that Misawa Air Base continues to operate through their efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
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