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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron install the mobile aircraft arresting system after a simulated air strike during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. A MAAS is a rapid installation emergency system used to recover fighter aircraft returning to and launching from a battle-damaged airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force SSgt Davion Bradley, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron HVAC journeyman, center, repairs a simulated crater during rapid airfield damage repair training in support of base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. Large-scale readiness exercises like BH 26-1 provide Kadena with valuable opportunities to refine coordination, communication, and mission execution in dynamic, high-stress environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron clear a simulated damaged area in preparation for repair during rapid airfield damage repair training during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. RADR exercises enhance future operations by improving team coordination and identifying areas for process improvement across all civil engineer shops. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct rapid airfield damage repair after a simulated airstrike during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. The scenario allowed Airmen to refine the coordination and technical skills needed to maintain air operations in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron transport a simulated unexploded ordinance round that has been disarmed during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. Removing UXOs is one of the first steps in rapid airfield damage repair, and is essential to regenerating combat airpower quickly and safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Carter, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, removes a simulated unexploded ordnance in support of base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. EOD technicians provide explosive threat mitigation to safely render potential threats inert. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron perform unexploded ordnance clearing procedures during a rapid airfield repair training in support of base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. The training tested Airmen’s ability to quickly restore flight operations following simulated attacks. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway—Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron perform an unexploded ordinance sweep of a crater formed by a simulated air strike during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. Removing UXOs is one of the first steps in rapid airfield damage repair and is essential to regenerating combat airpower quickly and safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Aeromedical Evacuation: Taking Critical Care To The Skies

U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Rony Castaneda-Zamora, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, prepares to offload patients and equipment following a training flight in support of BH 26-1, a base-wide operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2025. Aeromedical evacuation Airmen train to perform all aspects of their mission, from aircraft setup to in-flight medical care and post-flight recovery. T(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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BH 26-1: Aeromedical Evacuation: Taking Critical Care To The Skies

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Leshia Pledger, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron clinical management flight chief, left, secures an IV for U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Elena Cordova, 18th AES aeromedical evacuation technician, during a training flight in support of BH 26-1, a base wide operational readiness exercise, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2025. Readiness training like this is essential to generating credible deterrence in an increasingly complex and highly demanding security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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BH 26-1: Aeromedical Evacuation: Taking Critical Care To The Skies

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Shamp, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron senior enlisted leader, prepares an IV during a training flight in support of BH 26-1, a base-wide operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2025. Members of the 18th AES undergo extensive training to respond to various emergency medical scenarios, ensuring they are prepared to evacuate, treat and transport wounded military and civilian personnel at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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BH 26-1: Teamwork on the line: Maintainers and Defenders stop simulated intruder

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron detain a simulated intruder on the flightline in support of base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. The scenario emphasized coordination between maintainers and defenders to protect aircraft and personnel in restricted areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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BH 26-1: Teamwork on the line: Maintainers and Defenders stop simulated intruder

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Qi Rupqing, 18th Contracting Squadron security forces augmentee, poses for a photo during base-wide operational readiness exercise, BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. The exercise highlighted teamwork between maintainers and defenders to safeguard aircraft and personnel on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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BH 26-1: Teamwork on the line: Maintainers and Defenders stop simulated intruder

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron detain a simulated intruder as U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron arrive during base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. The scenario highlighted coordination between maintainers and defenders to protect aircraft and personnel on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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BH 26-1: Teamwork on the line: Maintainers and Defenders stop simulated intruder

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron detain a simulated intruder as a U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron arrives during base-wide operational readiness exercise, BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. The scenario tested response time and coordination between maintainers and security forces during a simulated flightline intrusion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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BH 26-1: Teamwork on the line: Maintainers and Defenders stop simulated intruder

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron detain a simulated intruder while awaiting the arrival of 18th Security Forces Squadron responders during base-wide operational readiness exercise, BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. The scenario evaluated how quickly Airmen could identify, detain, and secure an intruder before security forces arrived on scene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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BH 26-1: Teamwork on the line: Maintainers and Defenders stop simulated intruder

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron detain a simulated intruder while awaiting the arrival of 18th Security Forces Squadron responders during base-wide operational readiness exercise, BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. The exercise tested Airmen’s ability to respond to security threats and maintain control of restricted areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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BH 26-1: Kadena Airmen prove readiness in MASCAL exercise

U.S. Airforce Airmen assigned to the 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron load simulated injured patients into a medical bus during a mass casualty exercise in support of base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. The event tested Kadena’s ability to respond to large-scale emergencies through rapid treatment and coordinated evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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BH 26-1: Kadena Airmen prove readiness in MASCAL exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron transport a simulated injured Airman to a medical bus during a mass casualty exercise in support of base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. The event tested Kadena’s ability to respond to large-scale emergencies through rapid treatment and coordinated evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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BH 26-1: Kadena Airmen prove readiness in MASCAL exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron provide medical care to simulated injured personnel from the 18th Comptroller Squadron during a mass casualty exercise in support of base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. Once fire crews cleared the area of possible unexploded ordnance, the medical response team performed tactical combat casualty care, treating simulated blast and burn victims and coordinating medical transport as needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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