18th CES, JASDF conduct RADR training
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Wallace, left, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel system maintenance craftsman, operates a compact track loader while U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Sternberg, center, 18th CES noncommissioned officer in charge of base maintenance and Airman 1st Class Christian Salinas, 18th CES pavements and equipment apprentice, prepare to swap out attachments for a CTL to continue the repair process during rapid airfield damage repair training at Naha Air Base, Japan, March, 14, 2023. The 18th CES and Japan Air Self Defense Force personnel conducted RADR training together to strengthen airfield damage repair capabilities and increase interoperability, ensuring allied forces are prepared for real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)