C-130 Fireworks

Fireworks explode behind a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during Celebrate America at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 4, 2024. Celebrate America is an annual event providing military members and their families the opportunity to enjoy games, food and live bands before culminating in fireworks display over the Yokota AB airfield to celebrate Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) Airman Magazine July 9 2024

U.S. Space Force Launches Spaceplane

The U.S. Space Force’s X-37B spaceplane lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on December 28, 2023. Photograph: U.S. Space Force

“Last week, the U.S. Space Force launched the seventh mission of the X-37B: a secretive spaceplane or orbital test vehicle (OTV) project intended to prepare the country for the next era of space travel.” For the full story click on “Flying” magazine here. January 4 2024

Mt. Fuji Airman Top Shot

The votes are in! This week’s Airman Top Shot comes from Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler! U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Milo Carter, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, gazes at Mt. Fuji during Operation Volant Spouse 2023 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2023. The 36th AS maintains C-130J Super Hercules mission-ready aircrew to conduct theater airlift, special operations, aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue, repatriation and humanitarian relief missions. – Airman Magazine 11-24-2023