A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II, assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing, performs a touch-and-go on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2026. Touch-and-go training allows crews to repeatedly practice critical phases of flight without stopping, building proficiency for precision infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply missions in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)
| Date Taken: | 03.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.29.2026 22:43 |
| Photo ID: | 9582183 |
| VIRIN: | 260318-F-NW722-1098 |
| Resolution: | 5702x3724 |
| Size: | 1.68 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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