JASDF, USF condcut first specialized fuel operation during Mobil
Tech. Sgt. Connor Starr, right, 821 Contingency Response Squadron fuels UTC lead, uses his phone to communicate instructions during a specialized fuel operations in support of Mobility Guardian 2023 at Yakumo sub-base, Japan, July 12, 2023. A multilateral endeavor, MG23 features seven participating countries - Australia, Canada, France, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States - Operating approximately 70 mobility aircraft across multiple locations spanning a 3,000 miles exercise are from July 5 through July 21. Our Allies and partners are one of our greatest strengths and a key strategic advantage. MG23 is an opportunity to deepen our connections with regional Allies and partners using bold initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Jett)