Japan Ground Self-Defense paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade jump out of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during a New Year’s jump over JGSDF Narashino Training Area, Japan, Jan. 12, 2025. Approximately 200 JGSDF and multinational paratroopers participated in the event focusing on the preparedness of airborne forces for any mission that may arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)