Yokota 374 AW Airmen depart for airlift mission in Nepal

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Shobe, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, performs a preflight inspection inside a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2026. The rapid deployment of the 374th Airlift Wing’s aircraft highlights U.S. Pacific Command’s forward posture and capability to deliver rapid, precise lifesaving aid across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David S. Calcote)

Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing deploy from Yokota Air Base, Japan, in support of a mission to provide lifesaving aid in the Pacific, Aug. 31, 2026. U.S. forces are delivering critical life-saving assistance to communities impacted by severe flash flooding in Bagmati Province. This rapid response operation underscores the strength of the enduring U.S.-Nepal Partnership and demonstrates U.S. Pacific Command’s unwavering commitment to standing in solidarity with the people in Nepal in their time of need.

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