HALO jumps at Yokota Air Base

Photo By Staff Sgt. Manuel Zamora | U.S. Air Force Capt. Tim Lee, 36th Airlift Squadron pilot, operates a C-130J Super Hercules during high-altitude low-opening jumps at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on July 30, 2024. Collaborative training with partners like Special Operations Command Pacific Forces emphasizes the readiness and commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region while showcasing the capabilities of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Manuel G. Zamora)  

YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, JAPAN

07.30.2024

Story by Senior Airman Manuel Zamora  

374th Airlift Wing

Members of the 36th Airlift Squadron and Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) performed high-altitude low-opening (HALO) jumps at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2024.

HALO jumps are a crucial skill for military operations, often used by special operations to infiltrate hostile areas for reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, or direct-action missions.

Collaboration between the 36th AS and SOCPAC ensures Yokota Air Base maintains the readiness essential for rapid response capability, real-world operations and ultimately safeguarding a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

• Date Taken: 07.30.2024
• Date Posted: 09.15.2024 21:24
• Story ID: 480916
• Location: YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, JP