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623rd ACS, JASDF and USMC defend Pacific together

Airmen from the 623rd Air Control Squadron and 18th Operations Group, U.S. Marines from the Marine Air Control Group 18, and Japan Air Self Defense Force Southwestern Aircraft Control and Warning Wing personnel walk into a building at Naha Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2021. The Airmen, Marines, and JASDF personnel met with each other to tour the Direction Center and learn about their air control capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael C. Brown, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, signals to a Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter assigned to the Air Rescue Wing in Naha during a flight off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. The USAF and JASDF partake in bilateral training missions to keep their forces in sync and ready to face any threat in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgts. Michael C. Brown, left, and Travis Dulworth, right, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmasters, signal to a Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter assigned to the Air Rescue Wing in Naha during air-to-air refueling off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Conducting the bilateral training mission at night helps the U.S. and allies practice the skills necessary to operate together during any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II, right, conducts air-to-air refueling with a Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter assigned to the Air Rescue Wing in Naha, left, off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. The helicopter air-to-air refueling was part of a bilateral training mission between the USAF and JASDF. Bilateral training missions focus on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and allied forces, provide units with training for air expeditionary force tasking, and keep the Indo-Pacific Region safe and secure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter assigned to the Air Rescue Wing in Naha participates in a bilateral training exercise held off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. The helicopter received fuel from a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron, during a bilateral training mission between the USAF and JASDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael C. Brown, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, watches the sun set from the back of an MC-130J Commando II during a flight off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Training during low visibility conditions ensures Airmen are ready to perform and execute the mission regardless of the time or place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

The sun sets as U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Stein, 1st Special Operations Squadron pilot, monitors the instrument panel during a flight off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. As aircraft commander, it’s Stein’s job to ensure the whole crew executes their roles efficiently and make it back to base safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Capt. Richard Credicott, 1st Special Operations Squadron pilot, maneuvers an MC-130J Commando II off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Pilots chart a course prior to the flight and receive constant feedback on their current location and where they need to be next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Travis Dulworth, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, secures parachute rigging after the final airdrop was made during a flight off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Loadmasters maintain a safe and secure environment in the back of the aircraft while pilots in the cockpit focus on flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael C. Brown, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, readies himself for an airdrop during a flight off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Loadmasters have a short window during an airdrop to ensure cargo is safely and efficiently dropped at the target location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael C. Brown, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, gazes out of an MC-130J Commando II window during a flight off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Crewmembers go over flight plans and their individual roles for a training mission many times, allowing them to be ready for the moment they are called into action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Travis Dulworth, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, communicates with pilots inside of an MC-130J Commando II before a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Loadmasters conduct pre-flight checks to ensure the safety and operability of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgts. Travis Dulworth, left, and Michael C. Brown, right, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmasters, arrange cargo inside of an MC-130J Commando II before a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Loadmasters are responsible for properly loading, securing and escorting cargo and passengers throughout the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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18 CEG conducts joint RADR training

Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Group, along with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members, conduct a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2021. Airmen must disinfect any equipment that may have come into contact with chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear debris. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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18 CEG conducts joint RADR training

Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Group, along with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members, conduct a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2021. During RADR operations damaged portions of the airfield must be cut out. Once cut, the concrete is then broken up for easier removal. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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18 CEG conducts joint RADR training

An Airman from the 18th Civil Engineer Group instructs a Japan Air Self-Defense Force member on how to operate machinery during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2021. The 18th CEG consistently conducts RADR training with other branches and allies to increase interoperability. The RADR process can get an airfield operable again in a matter of hours. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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18 CEG conducts joint RADR training

Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Group use an excavator with a hammer attachment to [AMTSUU1W3] break up debris during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2021. Once the concrete is broken up, the Airmen will clear the debris and fill the damaged portion of the airfield with fresh concrete. RADR is a six-step assembly line process designed to quickly repair airfields when attacked. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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18 CEG conducts joint RADR training

Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Group shovel debris for a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2021. Airmen from different units within the 18th CEG work together to repair damaged airfields after an attack. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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18 CEG conducts joint RADR training

Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Group instruct Japan Air Self-Defense Force members on how to cut concrete using compact track loaders with a saw attachment for a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2021. RADR exercises provide an opportunity for JASDF and U.S. Air Force Airmen to work together and efficiently get an airfield operable. After debris has been cleared, the next step is for saws to cut the section of concrete out. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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18 CEG conducts joint RADR training

Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Group move gravel with a front loader for a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2021. RADR exercises train Airmen by simulating a process to efficiently repair a damaged airfield and get aircraft in the air. The first stage for RADR is to check for and remove unexploded ordnance and debris. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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