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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Video by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt
374th MXS Routine Operations B-Roll
374th Airlift Wing
Feb. 11, 2025 | 1:33
Airmen from the 374th Maintenance Squadron conduct routine operations in the repair of a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2025. The 374th MXG plays a critical role in ensuring aircraft readiness and mission capability through precise maintenance and operational support. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)
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