DEFENDER is the Army’s largest annual opportunity to exercise moving personnel and equipment into theater across modes for initial and follow-on operations critical to Large Scale Combat Operations. Led by U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the exercise focuses on the strategic deployment of CONUS-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stock and follow-on exercises demonstrating lethality and interoperability with Allies and partners

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US, international airborne forces in JGSDF New Year Jump in Indo-Pacific 2025
374th Airlift Wing
Jan. 14, 2025 | 10:58
A b-roll package of approximately 200 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade jumped from the U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, which flew alongside a Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules’ during New Year's Jump in Indo-Pacific 2025. The NYJIP 25 is not only brought together the U.S. and Japanese forces but also created a platform for international allies and partners including, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Philippine, Singapore, Polish to collaborate. The diverse representation showcased the strength of multinational corporation in the face of shared challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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374 LRS Airmen load cargo onto C-130J
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Team Ramstein completes ADR 24-4 B-Roll
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Team Ramstein completes ADR 24-4 B-Roll
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Team Ramstein completes ADR 24-4 B-Roll
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Team Ramstein completes ADR 24-4 B-Roll
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Team Ramstein completes ADR 24-4 B-Roll
Team Ramstein completes ADR 24-4
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Yokota celebrates 70 years of the C-130 Hercules
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Yokota celebrates 70 years of the C-130 Hercules
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Team Charlie West Performs air proficiency training at Maclaughin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, W.V. July 10, 2024.
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