Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing and Government of Japan officials pose for a group photo in front of an F-15C Eagle during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. During the exercise, Government of Japan officials and 18th CES furthered ways to coordinate between the U.S. military and local agencies, showcasing the 18th CES’ emergency response capabilities and developing stronger ties with the host nation's emergency response agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S. Air Force Brig Gen John Gallemore, center, 18th Wing commander, and Mr. Teruhiko Moriwaki, Okinawa Crisis Management director, attend a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, concerning aircraft mishaps, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise helped maintain close coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies regarding on-site procedures during an aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kristofer Perry, right, 623rd Air Control Squadron weapons director, provides translations for the opening remarks during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise helped maintain close coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies regarding on-site procedures during an aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Kawagutchi, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection crew chief, speaks on the fire response procedures in the event of an aircraft mishap during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise helped maintain close coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies regarding on-site procedures during an aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

Mr. Mitsuo Yamaguchi, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department lead instructor, briefs Government of Japan officials on how Kadena’s fire department responds to an aircraft emergency during the live demonstration portion of a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise not only helped test the 18 CES’ response time, but also demonstrated their capabilities to GoJ officials and further coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies in the event of an off-base aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters simulate an aircraft emergency during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise not only helped test the 18 CES’ response time, but also demonstrated their capabilities to Government of Japan officials and further coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies in the event of an off-base aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters simulate an aircraft emergency during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise not only helped test the 18 CES’ response time, but also demonstrated their capabilities to Government of Japan officials and further coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies in the event of an off-base aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters simulate an aircraft emergency with an F-15C Eagle during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise not only helped test the 18 CES’ response time, but also demonstrated their capabilities to Government of Japan officials and further coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies in the event of an off-base aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Javanni Roman, right, 67th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, explains the capabilities of the F-15C Eagle to Government of Japan officials during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise helped maintain close coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies regarding on-site procedures during an aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

Government of Japan officials and 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen inspect an F-15C Eagle static display during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. During the exercise, Government of Japan officials and 18 CES furthered coordination efforts between the U.S. military and local agencies, showcasing the 18 CES’ emergency response capabilities and developing stronger ties with the host nation's emergency response agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

Published Sept. 4, 2025
By Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon
18th Wing Public Affairs

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