JAPAN
U.S. Air Force Capt. Casey Guardia, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Huey pilot, poses for a portrait.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Casey Guardia, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Huey pilot, poses for a portrait, during wing readiness training at Tama Hills Recreation Area, Japan, on Aug. 21, 2025. Guardia and her crew conducted a hoisting demonstration as part of a wing-wide training event designed to strengthen readiness capabilities.

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