Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Helicopter Brigade load the aft pylon of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force CH47JA Chinook helicopter onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III during a C-17 static loading test in support of Keen Sword 25 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Feb. 4, 2025. Keen Sword is a biennial field training exercise involving members of the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces. It is designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Date Taken: | 02.04.2025 |
Date Posted: | 02.11.2025 17:57 |
Photo ID: | 8866444 |
VIRIN: | 250204-F-PM645-1021 |
Resolution: | 3600x2400 |
Size: | 5.61 MB |
Location: | NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, JP |
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