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Pack it up

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Fry, a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster instructor, attaches a tie-down strap to a piece of equipment prior to loading it onto a C-130J at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2020. The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation team acquired four pieces of unique equipment for the 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster to load. The pieces of equipment included an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine trailer on a T2 pallet, an ammo explosives trailer, a C-10C air conditioner, and an MJ-1 bomb-lift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Engine load

A U.S. Air Force F-1 6 Fighting Falcon engine is loaded on to a C-130J Super Hercules at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2020. The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation team acquired four pieces of unique equipment for the 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster to load. The pieces of equipment included an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine trailer on a T2 pallet, an ammo explosives trailer, a C-10C air conditioner, and an MJ-1 bomb-lift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Two teams, one mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, guided the forklift driver to the back of a C-130J Hercules during an airland training mission at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2020. Since COVID-19, the number of regularly-scheduled training missions has decreased. The airland training allowed new loadmasters to progress with their on-the-job upgrade training. Routinely the 36th AS missions involve cargo being air dropped. Airdrop and airland have some similar elements as far as loading goes on the ground but the offloading portion is what differs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Slow and steady

U.S. Air Force Airmen from 36th Airlift Squadron and the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to off-load over 9,000 pounds of mail from a C-130J Super Hercules at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2020. Since COVID-19, regularly scheduled training missions have decreased. The airland training allowed new loadmasters to progress with their on-the-job upgrade training. Routinely the 36th AS missions involve cargo being air dropped. Airdrop and airland have some similar elements as far as loading goes on the ground but the offloading portion is what differs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Yokota C-130J lands at Misawa

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules parks on the flight line at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2020. Four C-130Js landed at Misawa carrying approximately 9,000 pounds of mail belonging to Misawa AB residents. In conjunction with delivering mail, the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron coordinated with the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, to conduct airland cargo training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Loading an R-11 fuel truck

A U.S. Air Force loadmaster from the 61st Airlift Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, directs Senior Airman Tristin Giffor, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels technician, into a C-130J Super Hercules during an Agile Combat Employment capabilities development event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2020. This was the first time in three years an R-11 fuel truck was loaded onto a C-130J at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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prepare to load

U.S. Air National Guard Airmen from the 61st Airlift Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, prepare a C-130J Super Hercules to load an R-11 refueling truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, during an Agile Combat Employment capabilities development event, Feb. 12, 2020. ACE focuses on the ability to disperse, recover and rapidly resume operations in a contested or austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Palletizing cargo

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing palletize cargo prior to loading onto a C-130J Super Hercules during an Agile Combat Employment capabilities development event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2020. ACE is a warfighting concept in which Airmen and equipment rapidly deploy to an austere location where they can create self-sustainable operations for an extended period of time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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When fuel trucks fly

U.S. Air National Guardsmen from the 61st Airlift Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, and Airmen from the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepare to load an R-11 fuel truck on a C-130J Super Hercules during a 35-hour Agile Combat Employment capabilities development event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 13, 2020. The exercise involved various types of training, including distributed operations, ACE, and tactical mobility and fighter integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Sunset loading

U.S. Air National Guardsmen from the 61st Airlift Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, and U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepare to load an R-11 fuel truck on a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 13, 2020. Capabilities such as a tactical airlift by a C-130J of an R-11 fuel truck provides Pacific Air Forces’ bases global reach and agility in the Indo-Pacific region by ensuring aircraft and personnel are able to rapidly maneuver throughout the theater to respond to any contingency or crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Refueling an F-16

A refueling technician pulls a hose from an R-11 fuel truck to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an Agile Combat Employment mission at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 13, 2020. The 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 flew from Misawa Air Base to Yokota to practice rapid aircrew swap-out procedures. The rapid aircrew swap-out was one of several learning objections during the 35-hour ACE mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Observing a wet-wing defuel

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing observe a wet-wing defuel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 13, 2020. The purpose of the wet-wing mission is to deliver fuel for air operations at a forward operating base that does not have an established fuel storage facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Wet-wing defuel

U.S. Air Force 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen pull a hose from an R-11 fuel truck to a C-130J Super Hercules during a wet-wing defuel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 13, 2020. A wet-wing defuel transfers fuel from the wings of a C-130J to either another an expeditionary fuel bladder or to a fuel truck while the engines run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Be a buddy to heal wounded

Airmen with the 35th Medical Group teach self-aid buddy care to 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Nearly 75 LRS Airmen learned the tools and techniques needed to save lives in case of a real-real-world scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Hide between the walls

U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher Fuller, a 35th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, hides behind a shipping container during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Fuller taught the 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron how to move, shoot and communicate and how to apply their newly-learned skills to realistic training scenarios, such as clearing buildings and shooting techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Prone to shooting reflections

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan White, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, lies in the “prone” position during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. White taught 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron how to move, shoot and communicate and helped them apply their newly-learned skills to realistic training scenarios, such as clearing buildings and shooting techniques during ACE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Marching in the middle of the rain

Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron ruck in the rain during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. The members performed a loose formation ruck to “Camp Defender,” where they learned how to move, shoot and communicate during realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Formed up to reform skills

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shawntia Green, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planner, holds her unit’s squadron flag in formation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Green, along with roughly 75 members throughout LRS joined forces to participate in an agile combat employment exercise. They linked up with the 35th Medical Group and the 35th Security Forces Squadron who created realistic scenarios for personnel, enhancing their self-aid buddy care skills and introducing proper building clearance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Forest greenery and gear

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victoria Johnson, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron property counselor, listens to instructions during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Airmen from the 35th LRS participated in multiple exercises throughout the day, fortifying their self-aid buddy care skills and learning proper building clearance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Learning to rock the ruck

Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron practice formation drills during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. The members practiced shooting techniques at “Camp Defender,” where they learned how to move, shoot and communicate during realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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