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C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, taxi out for a mission during a six-ship sortie, Jan. 6, 2006. The squadron maintains a forward presence and supports combat operations by providing responsive movement of personnel and equipment through aerial delivery and assault operations here.

Hercules Presence

C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, taxi out for a mission during a six-ship sortie, Jan. 6, 2006. The squadron maintains a forward presence and supports combat operations by providing responsive movement of personnel and equipment through aerial delivery and assault operations here.

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