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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

Closing those gaps was the purpose of the annual Nurse Symposium, hosted at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The event brought together more than 100 medical professionals from three U.S. military branches and Japanese partner organizations to strengthen coordination across the full spectrum of care.
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany King, medical director for the Valkyrie Program at Kadena Air Base, holds a blood bag during a demonstration at the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The demonstration explained procedural techniques used to preserve sample integrity during contingency transfusions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Darreauna Morris, right, a clinical nurse assigned to the 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron, performs a live contingency whole blood transfusion on Senior Airman Blake Gray, a paramedic assigned to the 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron, during a Valkyrie Program demonstration at the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The program prepares providers for scenarios in which traditional blood supplies are depleted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Darreauna Morris, a clinical nurse assigned to the 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron, presents the Valkyrie Program during the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The program provides a contingency whole blood transfusion capability for austere or resource-limited environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

U.S. Air Force Capt. Hooten, left, a clinical nurse assigned to the 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron, answers questions from a Japan Air Self-Defense Force captain during a neonatal care briefing at the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The symposium fostered collaboration between U.S. and Japanese medical professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

U.S. Air Force Capt. Hooten, a clinical nurse assigned to the 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron, presents advancements in neonatal care and emergency transport during the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. Neonatal care often requires advanced respiratory support for patients with underdeveloped lungs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

A Japanese medical professional wears 353rd Special Operations Wing gear during the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The demonstration illustrated the equipment considerations providers must account for when treating wounded personnel in combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tristan Meadors, an aeromedical evacuation technician assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, instructs Japanese medical professionals and U.S. Navy Sailors on aeromedical evacuation equipment during the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The symposium highlighted advancements in transport, neonatal care and contingency blood transfusion procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing, instruct Japanese healthcare workers, and emergency medical technicians in a Tier 4 tactical combat casualty care course for the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The training provided insight into combat medical procedures and operational constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

An improvised facility replicates the confined environment of an ambulance during a training demonstration at the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. More than 100 medical professionals from multiple services and Japanese partner organizations attended the symposium to strengthen medical interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)
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U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium

U.S. Emergency Medical Technicians simulate the removal of shrapnel from a patient in shock as part of the 2026 Nurse Symposium at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The event featured live simulations and discussions designed to improve coordination across levels of care and among U.S. and Japanese medical professionals.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)
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Beasts of the East: Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022

Patrons take their seats at the Far East Bodybuilding 2022 Competition on Camp Foster, Japan, July 17, 2022. This year’s competition received more than 200 audience members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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Beasts of the East: Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022

Competitors perform front poses at the Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022 Men’s Physique division on Camp Foster, Japan, July 17, 2022. For this division, judges look for a moderately lean, muscular physique, and judge overall hair styles, hair, attire and posing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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Beasts of the East: Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022

A competitor performs individual routines at the Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022, Men’s Physique division, on Camp Foster, Japan, July 17, 2022. For this division, judges look for a moderately lean, muscular physique, and judge overall hair styles, hair, attire and posing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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Beasts of the East: Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022

Women’s Figure division competitors Rachel Rob (left) and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sheena Raya Amaya (right) receive first and second place medals for the Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022, Women’s Figure division on Camp Foster, Japan, July 17, 2022. The Women’s figure division focuses on a leaner figure, as well as size and symmetry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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Beasts of the East: Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022

Women’s Bikini division competitors front pose during the Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022, on Camp Foster, Japan, July 17, 2022. The Women’s Bikini division focuses on balanced physiques with some muscle tone depending on organization specifics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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Beasts of the East: Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022

Women’s Bikini division contestants front pose after placings at the Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022 on Camp Foster, Japan, July 17, 2022. Contestants included U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army and Marine Corps service members, as well as service member spouses and local nationals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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Beasts of the East: Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022

Competitors perform a rear-lat-spread pose at the Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022, on Camp Forster, Japan, July 17, 2022. After individual routines, the competitors perform mandatory poses for judges to compare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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Beasts of the East: Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022

Competitors perform a front-double-bicep pose at the Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022, on Camp Forster, Japan, July 17, 2022. After individual routines, the competitors perform mandatory poses for judges to compare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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Beasts of the East: Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022

Kazuki Nakasone, Men’s Bodybuilding division competitor, performs a front-double-bicep-split combo at the Far East Bodybuilding Competition 2022, on Camp Forster, Japan, July 17, 2022. Nakasone was one of many local Okinawans to compete in this year’s competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)
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