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Preventing the inferno

U.S. Air Force Airman Javier Gomez, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, prepares a Pierce Enforcer for use Nov. 30, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. While on standby, the Pierce Enforcer undergoes multiple inspections to ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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A Gathering of CBRN specialists

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Dietrich, Third Marine Division Headquarters Battalion Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear platoon, talks about the different CBRN equipment Marines utilize during the CBRN Exposition Nov. 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear specialists from across the island of Okinawa come together for the CBRN Exposition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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A Gathering of CBRN specialists

U.S. Air Force Capt. David Nguyen, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency flight commander, presents information at the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Exposition Nov. 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The CBRN Exposition is an opportunity for CBRN specialists from all branches of service to come together and discuss the future of training, readiness and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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A Gathering of CBRN specialists

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Albano, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental technician, discusses the different capabilities of a HazMatID Elite, a chemical identifier, during the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Exposition Nov. 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The CBRN Exposition highlights the different equipment each branch of service utilizes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Two birds, One Pop

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Berstler, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coodrinator, looks for birds to scare off the runway Nov. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Birds will sometimes fly into the path of oncoming aircaft and either be struck or sucked into the engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)

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Two birds, One Pop

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Monika Neal, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, shoots a pyrotechnic round at a flock of birds to scare them off the runway Nov. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Birds and other wildlife can be sucked into the engines of aircraft and cause severe damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)

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Two birds, One Pop

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Monika Neal, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, loads a shotgun with a pyrotechnic round to scare off a flock of birds on the runway Nov. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The pyrotechnic round is like a small firecracker, it only makes a noise to scare the birds away from passing aircraft and doesn’t harm them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)

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Two birds, One Pop

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Monika Neal and Airman 1st Class Caleb Berstler, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinators, drive and honk at a flock of birds to scare them off the runway Nov. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Keeping wildlife off the runways is vital to the safety of aircraft and their crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)

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Keen Sword 17

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 17

U.S. Air Force Maj. Edward Porter, 31st Rescue Squadron chief of standards and evaluations, jumps 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 strength of combined U.S.-Japan forces when the need arises to protect our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Keen Sword 17

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. Exercises like Keen Sword are a crucial demonstration of the strength of friendship between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Keen Sword 17

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare to jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. During Keen Sword, pararescuemen respond to scenarios such as a downed aircraft simulation over the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Keen Sword 17

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Maurice Muro, 31st Rescue Squadron operations superintendent, signals pararescuemen of the time left until a jump during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Rescue teams from the 17th Special Operations Squadron and Japan Air Self Defense Force combined their efforts while participating in a mass casualty exercise during Keen Sword. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Keen Sword 17

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare to 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 17

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force prepare for Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The alliance between the U.S. and Japan maintains peace and security in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Keen Sword 17

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. During Keen Sword, the 31st Rescue Squadron and JASDF work together during 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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Kadena’s Steel Eagles

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron lands on the runway Nov. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15’s superior maneuverability and acceleration are achieved through high engine thrust-to-weight ratio and low wing loading. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)

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Kadena’s Steel Eagles

A U.S. Air Force F-15 from the 67th Fighter Squadron Eagle takes off Nov. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)

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Kadena’s Steel Eagles

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off Nov. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 has electronic systems and weaponry to detect, acquire, track and attack enemy aircraft while operating in friendly or enemy-controlled airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)

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Kadena’s Steel Eagles

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron pause before taking off on the runway Nov. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Eagle’s air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)

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