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