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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

A veterinarian team from the Okinawa Charumi Aquarium loads an injured dwarf sperm whale onto the back of a vehicle April 17, 2017, at Kadena Marina, Japan. The team waited for the whale to stabilize before beginning the hour-long journey to the aquarium where the whale is currently under medical care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

A makeshift rescue team of Okinawan veterinarians, and personnel from the 18th Security Forces Squadron and 18th Force Support Squadron coordinate efforts to rescue an injured dwarf sperm whale April 17, 2017, at Kadena Marina, Japan. The makeshift team was successfully able to rescue the whale and named it Marino. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

A makeshift rescue team of Okinawan veterinarians, bystanders, and personnel from the 18th Security Forces Squadron and 18th Force Support Squadron secure an injured dwarf sperm whale to a crane April 17, 2017, at Kadena Marina, Japan. The makeshift team successfully and safely loaded the whale aboard the transport vehicle via crane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

A makeshift rescue team of Okinawan veterinarians and personnel from the 18th Security Forces Squadron and 18th Force Support Squadron slowly carry an injured dwarf sperm whale to a crane April 17, 2017, at Kadena Marina, Japan. The dwarf sperm whale is the smallest species of whale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

A makeshift rescue team of Okinawan veterinarians, bystanders, and personnel from the 18th Security Forces Squadron and 18th Force Support Squadron coax an injured dwarf sperm whale onto a stretcher April 17, 2017, at Kadena Marina, Japan. The makeshift team was able to keep the whale calm during rescue efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

A makeshift rescue team of Okinawan veterinarians, bystanders, and personnel from the 18th Security Forces Squadron and 18th Force Support Squadron place an injured dwarf sperm whale onto a stretcher April 17, 2017, at Kadena Marina, Japan. The team moved quickly and carefully to avoid further injury to the whale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Oswaldo Cerrato, 18th Security Forces Squadron flight lead and on-scene commander, helps carry an injured dwarf sperm whale in a stretcher April 17, 2017, at Kadena Marina, Japan. The dwarf sperm whale, known as the smallest species of whale, weighed 330 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

Dr. Keiichi Ueda, Charumi Aquarium veterinarian, administers an IV to an injured dwarf sperm whale April 17, 2017, at Kadena Marina, Japan. The veterinarian team had to administer aid to the whale before it could be transported for recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

The Charumi Aquarium veterinarian team examines an injured dwarf sperm whale April 17, 2017, at Kadena Marina, Japan. The whale suffered injuries to its tale and head from beaching itself on rocks at the marina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

Dr. Keiichi Ueda, Charumi Aquarium veterinarian, readies an IV for an injured dwarf sperm whale April 17, 2017, at Kadena Marina, Japan. The veterinarian team disinfected the wounds of the whale while taking blood samples and monitoring its condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

An Okinawan veterinarian inspects the wounds of an injured dwarf sperm whale while a diver from the 18th Force Support Squadron provides support April 17, 2017, at the Kadena Marina, Japan. Okinawan veterinarians worked sided-by-side with personnel from Kadena Air Base to save the whale’s life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Oswaldo Cerrato, 18th Security Forces Squadron flight lead, thanks U.S. Air Force retired Master Sgt. David Lacar for his efforts in the rescue of a dwarf sperm whale April 17, 2017, at Kadena Marina, Japan. Lacar aided in the rescue effort for the whale after Okinawan fishermen spotted the whale and called for help. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Oswaldo Cerrato, 18th Security Forces Squadron flight lead, thanks U.S. Air Force retired Master Sgt. David Lacar for his efforts in the rescue of a dwarf sperm whale April 17, 2017, at Kadena Marina, Japan. Lacar was relieved by 18th Force Support Squadron divers after supporting the injured dwarf sperm whale for more than two hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

U.S. Air Force retired Master Sgt. David Lacar gently holds onto a dwarf sperm whale April 17, 2017, as an 18th Security Forces team member secures the area at Kadena Marina, Japan. Lacar guided the injured whale off of the rocks at the marina and into deeper water while protecting the whale until help could arrive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

U.S. Air Force retired Master Sgt. David Lacar gently holds onto an in injured dwarf sperm whale April 17, 2017, at Kadena Marina, Japan. Lacar held onto and calmed the injured whale for more than two hours with no wetsuit until help could arrive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

U.S. Air Force retired Master Sgt. David Lacar supports an injured dwarf sperm whale April 17, 2017, at the Kadena Marina, Japan. Lacar guided the injured whale away from the shallow rocks at the marina and into deeper water while protecting the whale until help arrived. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Flightline Defenders

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Matthew Knighten and Jose Olivera, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force members, stand guard on the flightline Sept. 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Knighten and Olivera provide constant watch and security over aircraft and other assets on the flightline, ensuring aircraft operations remain unhindered by unauthorized activity or personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Flightline Defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Knighten, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, monitors radio chatter on the flightline Sept. 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Knighten bears the responsibility for providing security for assets on the flightline and to prevent any unauthorized activity from affecting Kadena’s aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Flightline Defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jose Olivera, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, scans the flightline with binoculars Sept. 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. By maintaining constant watch over flightline assets, Olivera helps prevent unauthorized activity from hindering Kadena’s aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Flightline Defenders

A U.S. Air Force 18th Security Forces Squadron patrol vehicle guards F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft parked on the flightline Sept. 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Response force members of the 18th SFS guard Kadena’s aircraft and watch for unauthorized activity or personnel both day and night, ensuring uninterrupted aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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