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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing and Government of Japan officials pose for a group photo in front of an F-15C Eagle during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. During the exercise, Government of Japan officials and 18th CES furthered ways to coordinate between the U.S. military and local agencies, showcasing the 18th CES’ emergency response capabilities and developing stronger ties with the host nation's emergency response agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Javanni Roman, right, 67th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, explains the capabilities of the F-15C Eagle to Government of Japan officials during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise helped maintain close coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies regarding on-site procedures during an aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

Government of Japan officials and 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen inspect an F-15C Eagle static display during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. During the exercise, Government of Japan officials and 18 CES furthered coordination efforts between the U.S. military and local agencies, showcasing the 18 CES’ emergency response capabilities and developing stronger ties with the host nation's emergency response agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters simulate an aircraft emergency with an F-15C Eagle during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise not only helped test the 18 CES’ response time, but also demonstrated their capabilities to Government of Japan officials and further coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies in the event of an off-base aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters simulate an aircraft emergency during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise not only helped test the 18 CES’ response time, but also demonstrated their capabilities to Government of Japan officials and further coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies in the event of an off-base aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters simulate an aircraft emergency during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise not only helped test the 18 CES’ response time, but also demonstrated their capabilities to Government of Japan officials and further coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies in the event of an off-base aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

Mr. Mitsuo Yamaguchi, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department lead instructor, briefs Government of Japan officials on how Kadena’s fire department responds to an aircraft emergency during the live demonstration portion of a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise not only helped test the 18 CES’ response time, but also demonstrated their capabilities to GoJ officials and further coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies in the event of an off-base aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Kawagutchi, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection crew chief, speaks on the fire response procedures in the event of an aircraft mishap during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise helped maintain close coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies regarding on-site procedures during an aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kristofer Perry, right, 623rd Air Control Squadron weapons director, provides translations for the opening remarks during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise helped maintain close coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies regarding on-site procedures during an aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Bilateral Exercise Enhances U.S.–Japan Emergency Response Coordination

U.S. Air Force Brig Gen John Gallemore, center, 18th Wing commander, and Mr. Teruhiko Moriwaki, Okinawa Crisis Management director, attend a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, concerning aircraft mishaps, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise helped maintain close coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies regarding on-site procedures during an aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Response flight and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members pose for a photo after a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. “We hope that our JASDF counterparts leave this training with a better understanding of our capabilities. We also hope that this opportunity sparks the beginning of future bilateral collaboration efforts with our host-nation allies,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jack Stewart, 18th CES Emergency Response non-commissioned officer in charge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Response flight demonstrate proper decontamination procedures during a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During the CRE, 18th CES showcased a sensitive site exercise, demonstrating CES technicians donning their mission-oriented protective posture gear while simulating a post-attack reconnaissance check. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force civil engineers watch Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Response flight perform a sensitive site exploitation demonstration during a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. The SSE demonstrated CES technicians donning their mission-oriented protective posture gear while simulating a post-attack reconnaissance check. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

U.S. Air Force Airman Warren Toney, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Training specialist, leads a par sweep during a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During the CRE, 18th CES civil engineers gave Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members the opportunity to see emergency management gear put to practical use during the sensitive site exploitation demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force civil engineers watch Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Response flight don mission-oriented protective posture gear during a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During a capability response exercise, 18th CES civil engineers gave Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members the opportunity to see emergency management gear put to practical use during the sensitive site exploitation demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brooke Mcintire, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Operations specialist, dons mission-oriented protective posture gear during a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. Kadena’s emergency management team is composed of skilled Airmen who provide high-yielded response capabilities to explosive incidents, in-garrison weapons of mass destruction response, hazardous material incidents, and public health emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman September Murphy (left), 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Operations specialist, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jack Stewart, 18th CES Emergency Management Training non-commissioned officer in charge, demonstrates the proper donning of mission-oriented protective posture gear at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During a capability response exercise, 18th CES civil engineers gave Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members the opportunity to see emergency management gear put to practical use during the sensitive site exploitation demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Saige Samarzia, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Operations specialist, shows Japanese Air Self-Defense Force civil engineers the proper use of a handheld assay antibody detector at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During a capability response exercise, 18th CES Airmen gave JASDF members the chance to explore their equipment, along with the opportunity to see the items put to practical use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

U.S. Air Force Airman Warren Toney, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Training specialist, demonstrates the proper use of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear equipment during a Capablilty Response Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During the CRE, Toney and other technicians presented their most prevalent pieces of civil engineer equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer inspects a gas mask during a capability response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. During the CRE, emergency management specialists assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron showcased their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear gear and defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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