Keen Sword

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare for Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The U.S.-Japan relationship is vital for smooth operations during exercises such as Keen Sword. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Keen Sword

Rescue equipment sits ready for use aboard an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. During Exercise Keen Sword, rescue equipment was dropped over a specific location where training occurred. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Keen Sword

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare for Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. During Keen Sword, the 17th SOS and JASDF worked together for exercises such as a mass casualty exercise and coordinating rescue efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Keen Sword

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Keen Sword is an annual exercise which strengthens interoperability between JASDF and U.S. combat rescue teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Keen Sword

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Exercise Keen Sword tests the readiness of U.S.-Japan forces when responding to a scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Keen Sword

U.S Air Force pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Exercises like Keen Sword demonstrate the ability of rescue teams to quickly gather resources and respond to a situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Keen Sword

Japan Air Self-Defense Force HH-60G Pavehawks respond to a mass casualty exercise during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. JASDF works with U.S. forces during Exercise Keen Sword, maintaining proficiency in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Stronger together

Published Nov. 16, 2016
By Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare for Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The U.S.-Japan relationship is vital for smooth operations during exercises such as Keen Sword. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)