Farewell to our centennial aircraft paint job! The same 103rd Aircraft Structural Maintenance shop team who painted our celebratory Centennial C-130 are now busy sanding, cleaning, and repainting it this week as the regulated window for this special design closes out.
If you missed it, this awesome design honors the past 100 years of #flyingyankee history! The distinctive black and yellow lightening bolt harkens back to the designs on the squadron’s P-51 Mustangs, flown overseas in the China-Burma-India theater. This “black lightening” design is featured in many squadron patches and decor around the base.
The invasion stripes on the tail honor the 324th Fighter Group which later became the 103rd Fighter Group and eventually, 103rd Airlift Wing. This design was painted on Allied aircraft flown in Operation Overlord and Operation Dragoon in 1944.
Thank you to the 103rd Aircraft Structural Maintenance shop for both the unique design and their hard work on starting and closing out this project. #legacyaircraft#GoMaintainers#c130hercules
: Capt Jen Kaprielian VIA FACEBOOK 103d AirLift Wing
Earlier this week we welcomed our 50th United States Marine Corps input here in Cambridge!
This milestone shows how far we’ve come in 5 short years since winning our multiple award contract in 2020. Learn how we’re delivering for the USMC! VIA X
Earlier this week we welcomed our 50th United States Marine Corps input here in Cambridge!
This milestone shows how far we’ve come in 5 short years since winning our multiple award contract in 2020. Learn how we’re delivering for the USMC
The demonstration for the 2025 New Year’s Jump showcased the unity of U.S., Japanese, and international forces, including the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Philippines, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, and Poland.
This joint operation highlighted the rapid deployment capabilities and collective readiness of airborne forces, ensuring preparedness for any mission in the Indo-Pacific region. Every meticulously executed jump emphasized the strategic importance of airlift capabilities and the unwavering commitment to global security.
Together, these partnerships stand ready to face any challenge and strengthen peace in the region. CREDITS FACEBOOK YOKOTA AIR BASE
U.S. Army paratroopers from the 11th Airborne Division and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade paratroopers board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2025. The multinational forces demonstrated tactical airlift capabilities during New Year’s Jump in Indo-Pacific 25 over JGSDF Camp Narashino, showcasing joint readiness and multinational cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade paratroopers board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron to participate in the New Year’s Jump in Indo-Pacific 25 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2025. The event emphasized interoperability and strengthened alliances among multinational forces with approximately 200 multinational paratroopers participating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Iosaia Lavata’i, a loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron, conducts a final safety check during New Year’s Jump in Indo-Pacific 25, Jan. 12, 2025. The multinational forces demonstrated tactical airlift capabilities during New Year’s Jump in Indo-Pacific 25 over JGSDF Camp Narashino, showcasing joint readiness and multinational cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)Japan Ground Self-Defense paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade jump out of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during New Year’s Jump in Indo-Pacific 25, Jan. 12, 2025. Approximately 200 JGSDF and multinational paratroopers jumped out of several aircraft during the event. With the focus on the Indo-Pacific region, NYJIP 25 underscored the preparedness of airborne forces for any mission that may arise. The strategic importance of a robust airlift capabiA U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 11th Airborne Division descends from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during New Year’s Jump in Indo-Pacific 25, Jan. 12, 2025. Approximately 200 JGSDF and multinational paratroopers jumped out of several aircraft during the event. With the focus on the Indo-Pacific region, NYJIP 25 underscored the preparedness of airborne forces for any mission that may arise. The strategic importance of a robust airlift capability in the
Here’s a throwback to some of the snowfall at Yokota over the years, are you prepared for the upcoming winter season? CREDITS YOKOTA AIRBASE FACEBOOK
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron sits in the snow on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 5, 2024. The base recorded more than 3 inches of snowfall during a 12-hour period, the most since 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)Members from the 374th Security Forces Squadron patrol the taxiway during a winter snowstorm at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 29, 2012. Eight and a half inches of snow fell in 15 hours, causing base leadership to call out the plows to clear the runway, taxiways and roadways. According to the 374th Operations Support Squadron weather flight, the snowfall was caused from an abundance of moisture from “Shanghai Low”, the low pressure system which usually moves along the southern coastline of Japan.The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Horizontal “Dirt Boyz” shop plows snow on the flight line, Feb. 8, 2014. The ,”Dirt Boyz” worked 24-hour operations to clear the base during the worst snowstorm in 47 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)Chief Master Sgt. Mark Misewicz, 374th Operations Group, shovels snow to clear the sidewalk in front of the distinguished visitor lounge, Feb. 29, 2012 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Eight and a half inches of snow fell in 15 hours, causing base leadership to call out the plows to clear the runway, taxiways and roadways. According to the 374th Operations Support Squadron weather flight, the snowfall was caused from an abundance of moisture from “Shanghai Low”, the low pressure system which usually moves along tPlum tree flowers blossom during the worst blizzard to hit at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2014. 12.7 inches of snow fell on base Saturday, breaking the daily record for February. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Release)
: Capt Jen Kaprielian VIA FACEBOOK 103d AirLift Wing
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