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Exercise Southern Beach strengthens bilateral partnerships

Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15s are prepped for take-off in support of Exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2022. Exercises like Southern Beach allow U.S. and Japanese Airmen to routinely train together to enhance bilateral interoperability in support of the defense of Japan while securing a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Historical Military Working Dog Certification

Shitetsu Hirata, right, 18th Security Forces Squadron civilian guard, salutes U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Kane, left, 18th Mission Support Group commander, to finish his military working dog certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. Hirata is the first CG to be fully certified as a MWD handler at Kadena Air Base, deepening the interoperability between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Historical Military Working Dog Certification

Hank, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sits down to signal that he has sniffed out a simulated bomb to his handler Shitetsu Hirata, 18th SFS civilian guard, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. During the certification, Hirata and Hank searched indoors and outdoors in front of leadership for simulated bombs planted in different areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Historical Military Working Dog certification

Hank, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, hops on a counter to get a better sniff as his handler Shitetsu Hirata, 18th SFS civilian guard, observes him during a bomb detection certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. During the certification, Hirata and Hank searched indoors and outdoors in front of leadership for simulated bombs planted in different areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Historical Military Working Dog certification

Hank, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, stands attentively as his handler Shitetsu Hirata, 18th Security Forces Squadron civilian guard, works to guide him while searching a room at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. Hirata is the first CG to be fully certified as a MWD handler at Kadena Air Base, deepening the interoperability between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Historical Military Working Dog certification

Shitetsu Hirata, 18th Security Forces Squadron civilian guard, allows Hank, his military working dog, to complete a bomb detection certification outside of a church at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. Hirata was sent to Texas for 3 months to train at a specialized school for MWD handlers, where he received the top dog award at the end of the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Historical Military Working Dog certification

Shitetsu Hirata, 18th Security Forces Squadron civilian guard, guides Hank, his military working dog, through a church as leadership watches them during a bomb detection certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. Instead of treats and food, toys and playful interaction are used as rewards for MWDs who do a good job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Historical Military Working Dog certification

Shitetsu Hirata, 18th Security Forces Squadron civilian guard, gives water to Hank, his military working dog, before commencing a bomb detection certification in front of leadership at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. Hirata was sent to Texas for 3 months to train at a specialized school for MWD handlers, where he received the top dog award at the end of the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Historical Military Working Dog certification

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Kane, second from the right, 18th Mission Support Group commander, greets Staff Sgt. Jakob Meaney, right, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, who helped organize the first civilian guard MWD handler certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. MWD handlers attend a three month specialized school in Texas, where they learn how to be MWD handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Southern Beach fuels Interoperability between U.S., JASDF forces

U.S. Air Force members of the 18th Wing discuss plans while a member of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force presents the mission expectations for the Southern Beach Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2022. The planning for Southern Beach usually takes place with members from both the USAF and JASDF meeting in one room, but due to COVID-19, it took place virtually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Southern Beach fuels Interoperability between U.S., JASDF forces

U.S. Air Force Capt. Graham Johnson, 44th Fighter Squadron chief of weapons and tactics, engages with members from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force as part of his role as tactical mentor during the Southern Beach Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2022. Southern Beach is a bilateral exercise that allows members from JASDF and the 18th Wing to familiarize themselves with each other’s tactics, procedures and practices in order to defend Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Southern Beach fuels Interoperability between U.S., JASDF forces

A U.S. Air Force captain attends a planning briefing as a member of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force goes over plans for the Southern Beach Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2022. The planning for Southern Beach usually takes place with members from both the USAF and JASDF meeting in one room, but due to COVID-19 it took place virtually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Destroying explosives, improving interoperability

Senior Airman Curtis Carroll III, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment member, operates a front-end loader at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2021. Pavements and construction equipment members routinely work with the explosive ordnance disposal teams to ensure explosives are safely disposed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Destroying explosives, improving interoperability

U.S. service members and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members gather around an arrangement of explosives at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2021. The U.S. and its military forces are committed to the continued defense of Japan and maintaining regional peace and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Destroying explosives, improving interoperability

Airman 1st Class Armand Vidovic, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, wraps detonation cord around a block of C4 explosive at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2021. Wrapping C4 in detonation cord eliminates the need for using blasting caps, a more sensitive explosive initiator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Destroying explosives, improving interoperability

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Frank Lopez, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, prepares grenades for disposal at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2021. The demolition operation disposed of 930 unserviceable grenades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Destroying explosives, improving interoperability

U.S. Airmen, Marines and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members prepare grenades for disposal at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2021. Fostering bilateral relationships between U.S. EOD technicians and JASDF counterparts ensures increased interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Destroying explosives, improving interoperability

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Frank Lopez, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, right, and a Japan Air Self-Defense Force member, prepare grenades for disposal at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2021. Joint training on proper demolition techniques reduces the hazard of residual munitions in future bilateral missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Destroying explosives, improving interoperability

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeremy Guzman, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal quality assurance section chief, speaks to Japan Air Self-Defense Force members at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2021. Fostering bilateral relationships between U.S. EOD technicians and JASDF counterparts ensures increased interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Destroying explosives, improving interoperability

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians prepare grenades for disposal at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2021. EOD technicians ensure any expired or deteriorating explosives are disposed of properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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