U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Manning, front left, and TSgt Michael Dunkelberger, front right, examine the air drop system with members of the Japanese Air Self Defense Force during pre-flight inspections for the Japanese C-130 Hercules during Red Flag - Alaska on the flight line of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska June 19, 2012. The C-130 Hercules offers a maximum speed of 600 kilometers an hour with a payload of 19,400 pounds and can be used for air drops. Red-Flag Alaska is designed to strengthen bilateral ties between nations and offers the JASDF the opportunity to improve aerial tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)