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  • BM26: U.S. Airmen and Marines simulate austere medical operations

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, simulated an Expeditionary Medical Support System facility during a USAF-led exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026.

  • BM26: Airmen train to deliver lifesaving blood with Project Valkyrie

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and 909th Air Refueling Squadron demonstrated their medical capabilities by employing Project Valkyrie during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026.

  • BM26: Every Airman can save a life

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Maintenance Operations Squadron tested their emergency response skills during a simulated injury scenario as part of a USAF Force-led operational exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026.

  • BM26: K-9 Unit dispatched after simulated attack

    Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolled the medical area while simulating an attack scenario. During the exercise, defenders searched for unexploded ordnance in areas likely to be targeted by adversaries, including medical facilities and the command post.

  • BM26: Joint hot pit refueling strengthens rapid airpower generation

    U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons assigned to the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, conducted hot pit refueling with U.S. Marines during a U.S. Air Force-led operational exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, March 11, 2026.

  • BM26: Security Forces execute base defense patrols

    Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron conducted enhanced patrols and security operations during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026.

  • BM26: 909th AMU balances real world operations during exercise

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit recovered a KC-135 Stratotanker during a U.S. Air Force led operational exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026. While supporting the exercise, maintainers with the 909th AMU continued real-world

  • BM26: Hot pit operations keep Kadena fighters airborne

    U.S Air Force Airmen assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron conducted hot pit refueling operations with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron during as part of a USAF-led operational exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, March 10, 2026.

  • BM 26: 18th Wing conducts simulated deployment line

    Members of the 18th Wing coordinated a simulated pre-deployment line during a U.S. Air Force led exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2026. Deployment lines are used to process large numbers of troops for movements and ensure that every Airman is equipped with the

  • BM26: 18th OSS weather flight keeps forecasts flowing during exercise

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight maintained real-world forecasting operations while responding to simulated equipment failures, system disruptions, and unexpected challenges during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air

  • BM26: Safeguarding every drop

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron conducted water sample testing during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverly Midnight Beverly Midnight 26, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026.

  • BM26: Airmen and Marines establish joint tactical fuel system

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and U.S. Marines assigned to the 9th Engineer Support Battalion established a joint tactical fuel system using both Air Force and Marine Corps contingency equipment during USAF-led exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air