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Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare for aircraft barrier training Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES conducted aircraft barrier training to ensure preparedness in the event of an in-flight emergency. The aircraft barrier is designed to catch an aircraft as it lands on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)
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Deployed aircraft ground response element Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron perform simulated first aid during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The DAGRE team participated in a humanitarian aid/disaster relief exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Deployed aircraft ground response element Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron walk through the woods to get to an objective during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The DAGRE Airmen trekked through the woods to rescue an important person and bring them safely back to the extraction point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Deployed aircraft ground response element Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron walk through the woods to get to an objective during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise, the DAGRE team secured an airfield, fought off simulated enemy attackers and rescued refugees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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A deployed aircraft ground response element Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron shoots blanks at an enemy target during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The DAGRE team performs many special operations missions such as fly-away security, pararescue and combat control team escort, airfield security and personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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A deployed aircraft ground response element Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron watches for any potential threats while protecting a simulated airfield during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The DAGRE team is a special group of highly trained security forces Airmen that perform a wide range of special operations missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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A deployed aircraft ground response element Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron watches for any potential threats while protecting a simulated airfield during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. DAGRE members are an elite security forces team who deploy with special operations groups to perform fly-away security, airfield security and personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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A deployed aircraft ground response element Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron stops a group of simulated refugees to search before bringing them on the aircraft during an exercise July 27, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The DAGRE team has to be able to handle a wide range of special operations missions, so they routinely practice different scenarios they might encounter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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31st RQS AFE ensure a soft landing for pararescuemen

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman climbs aboard a boat after performing a static line jump as the sun sets after a lowlight training operation in the Pacific Ocean June 29, 2016. Air Force pararescue is one of the United States Department of Defense’s elite combat forces trained and equipped to conduct personnel rescue and recovery in both conventional and unconventional combat rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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31st RQS AFE ensure a soft landing for pararescuemen

U.S. Air Force pararescumen, from the 31st rescue squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, float through the air after performing a static line jump from an MC-130J Commando, June 29, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. Pararescuemen depend on the parachutes packed by expert air crew flight equipment personnel to be able to deploy anywhere to accomplish their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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31st RQS AFE ensure a soft landing for pararescuemen

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mathew Michels, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCOIC, retrieves a parachute from the Pacific Ocean during a pararescue training operation June 29, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa. The water-logged parachutes hauled in the from ocean can weigh up to 150 pounds, but must be cleaned and dried within two days to prevent corrosion and ensure the chutes’ effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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31st RQS AFE ensure a soft landing for pararescuemen

Two pararescuemen, from Kadena Air Base’s 31st Rescue Squadron, parachute into the Pacific Ocean during a rescue training scenario June 29, 2016. Pararescuemen train both night and day to maintain critical skills for their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Pain is no match for defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman Joshua Lenaire, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, subdues an attacker in a red-man suit after being sprayed with OC spray during training July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Security forces members must be able to perform their mission, even if they are under extreme pain and impaired vision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pain is no match for defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman Joshua Lenaire, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, uses a training baton to subdue an attacker in a red-man suit after being sprayed with OC spray during training July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Every SFS member must train to use OC spray by getting sprayed and completing an obstacle course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pain is no match for defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dustin Sullivan, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, gets sprayed in the eyes with OC spray during training July 13, 2016 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. In order to be certified to use OC spray, SFS members must be sprayed and complete an obstacle course involves M-9 pistol reloading, subduing someone in a red-man suit and carrying water jugs around cones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pain is no match for defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zahn Hicks, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, takes down an attacker in a red-man suit after being sprayed in the eyes with OC spray during training July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Security forces member have to be ready for any situation, including being sprayed with OC spray and still having to fight back and subdue an attacker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Pain is no match for defenders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Camerin Perona-Finley, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, reloads an M-9 pistol OC spray training July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Security forces members have to know what it feels like to be sprayed and continue to perform their duties before they can be certified to carry or use it themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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LORE Beverly High 11-5

Responders from the 18th Medical Group secure victims of an active shooter scenario for transport July 13 during Beverly High 11-5, a Local Operational Readiness Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Scenarios provide hands-on training to prepare Kadena's Airmen for real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tara A. Williamson)
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LORE Beverly High 11-5

First responders from the 18th Security Forces Squadron conduct a thorough sweep of the building after an active shooter scenario July 13 during Beverly High 11-5, a Local Operational Readiness Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan. LORE scenarios gives Kadena's Airmen the chance to participate in training preparing them for real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tara A. Williamson)
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LORE Beverly High 11-5

Exercise evaluation team members watch as 18th Security Forces Squadron first responders evacuate hostages from the building of an active shooter scenario July 13 during Beverly High 11-5, a Local Operational Readiness Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan. EET members are on scene during LORE scenarios to oversee processes and correct mistakes participants run into. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tara A. Williamson)
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