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Senior Airman Ja’Mesha Pratt, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, poses for a photo June 15, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pratt heroically saved the lives of two local Okinawans after witnessing them involved in a terrible accident. She pulled them from their overturned vehicle and applied Self-Air Buddy care until first-responders arrived. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Services combat Hypoxia

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Watkins, 320th Special Tactics Squadron pararescueman, uses a Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device (ROBD) in a dark environment June 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Hypoxia training can be utilized in both light and dark settings, to simulate a day-time or night-time scenario in which a parachutist might find themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Services combat Hypoxia

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charrissa Smith, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace physiology technician, verbally instructs Tech. Sgt. Robert Watkins, 320th Special Tactics Squadron pararescueman, as he uses a Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device (ROBD), June 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ROBD simulates a high altitude environment, allowing both the participant and the instructor to look out for symptoms of hypoxia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Services combat Hypoxia

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ezekiel Duran, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace and operational physiologist, provides classroom instruction to parachutists June 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Students learned about the different effects low atmospheric pressure has on the body along with other human performance threats. They also learned the scientific and medical reasons behind these effects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Services combat Hypoxia

A helmet and mask utilized by parachutists sits ready to use for training June 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Team (AOPT) hosted a joint hypoxia training event. Part of AOPT’s mission to provide this training frequently and to different branches of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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USAF, JSDF work together

U.S. Air Force NCOs from Kadena Air Base traveled to Gifu AB, Japan, to participate in 10 days of activities with the Japan Air Self Defense Force member during a bilateral exchange held May 17-26, 2016. The 10-day schedule was packed full of activities that proved just how important the culture of trust and respect between the USAF and JASDF is, as well as the warfighting integration and being ready to facilitate deterrence and assist each other in the area of responsibility as needed. (Courtesy photo)
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USAF, JSDF work together

U.S. Air Force NCOs from Kadena Air Base traveled to Gifu AB, Japan, to participate in 10 days of activities with the Japan Air Self Defense Force member during a bilateral exchange held May 17-26, 2016. The 10 day schedule was packed full of activities that proved just how important the culture of trust and respect between the USAF and JASDF is, as well as the warfighting integration and being ready to facilitate deterrence and assist each other in the area of responsibility as needed. (Courtesy photo)
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