On 16th May, JAAGA supported that members of 730th Air Mobility Squadron stationed at Yokota AB. visited Second Air Transportation Groups stationing at Iruma AB. JAAGA secretariat Ochi and Minamoto supported on their visiting. Col.Stuart L.Haire (Commander of 730th Air Mobility Sq.(AMC)) and Cap.Gina Jennings (Commander of Transportation Flt.) and 12 members arrived at Iruma AB with USAF bus. Then Col. Haire and representatives of group had a courtesy visit to Colonel Akiyuki Nitta (Commander of 2nd Air Transportation Group (2nd ATG)). Col.Haire and Col.Nitta, both are cargo pilots, and participated to operation of Humanitarian Relief and Reconstruction in Iraq. Conversation between them was very friendly. After moving to 402nd Squadron's office, they received briefing about outline of 2nd ATG and equipment. 730th squadron is part of AMC's en route system to provide fixed and deployed maintenance, aerial port. Though they have no aircraft, members listened explanation on JASDF air transportation system with interest. From 3p.m., they observed C-1 cargo plane and U-4 multi-support aircraft. They showed interest on port facilities and equipment, then asked expositor many questions about JASDF's equipment etc. At 3:30p.m., this tour ended successfully. We expect mutual visiting between this two squadron would be frequent after this. (Reported by Secretariat Minamoto)

 

JAAGA Supports 730th AMS visit Iruma AB