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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austen Carroll, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, swims toward a pilot following a crash Sept. 22, 2016, in the Pacific Ocean. Airmen from the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons worked together to ensure the safe retrieval of the pilot. (Courtesy photo)

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18 CES firefighters conduct tower evacuation drill

An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter performs post-exercise checklists during a tower evacuation drill Aug. 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The drill trained firefighters how to negotiate the air control tower for simulated smoke, fire, casualty recovery, personnel evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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18 CES firefighters conduct tower evacuation drill

Firefighters of the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron secure fire hoses during a tower evacuation drill Aug. 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Firefighters trained in the tower to become familiar with the facility in the event there is a need for a real-world emergency evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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18 CES firefighters conduct tower evacuation drill

Senior Airman Brandon Hudson, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, looks down a stairwell during a tower evacuation drill Aug. 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Hudson and other firefighters of the 18th CES conduct fire and rescue exercises twice per week in order to remain ready day and night for possible emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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18 CES firefighters conduct tower evacuation drill

Staff Sgt. Demarcus Oliver, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter crew chief, carries a dummy down a stairwell during a tower evacuation drill Aug. 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The drill simulated smoke, fire, casualty recovery, and personnel evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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18 CES firefighters conduct tower evacuation drill

Firefighters of the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron perform a personnel recovery down a stairwell during a tower evacuation drill Aug. 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The tower drill enabled firefighters to become familiar with the layout of the structure, involving cramped spaces offering little room for maneuvering personnel and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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18 CES firefighters conduct tower evacuation drill

Staff Sgt. Demarcus Oliver, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter crew chief, supports a dummy during a tower evacuation drill Aug. 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Training up to twice per week, firefighters ensure they remain constantly ready for possible emergencies, such as building evacuations and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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18 CES firefighters conduct tower evacuation drill

Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron exit a fire engine during a tower evacuation drill Aug. 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Firefighters train on a regular basis in order to maintain constant readiness for emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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18 CES firefighters conduct tower evacuation drill

Yoshimi Sakurai and Senior Airman Brandon Hudson, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, ascend a stairwell during a tower evacuation drill Aug. 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Sakurai and Hudson carried hoses and tools up 13 flights of stairs to reach the top where simulated victims needed to be evacuated and carried out to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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18 CES firefighters conduct tower evacuation drill

Yoshimi Sakurai, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, connects hoses during a tower evacuation drill Aug. 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The drill enabled firefighters to become familiar with fire and rescue procedures for the air traffic control tower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

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