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CEF conducts vehicle extrication training

18th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight firefighters strap a simulated patient onto a backboard during a training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2021. The training the CEF goes through ensures they are capable of effectively responding to emergencies. The CEF is also tasked with handling building collapses and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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CEF trains for vehicle extrication

18th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight firefighters strap a simulated patient into a backboard during a training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2021. The CEF plays a vital role in this by protecting the Airmen who accomplish the mission at the end of the day. Operating with approximately 8,000 Airmen on base, Kadena defends U.S. and Japan mutual interests by maintaining it’s decisive airpower capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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CEF trains for vehicle extrication

18th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight firefighters strap a simulated patient onto a backboard during a training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2021. The training the CEF goes through ensures they are capable of effectively responding to emergencies. The CEF is also tasked with handling building collapses and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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CEF trains for vehicle extrication

18th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight firefighters secure a simulated patient to a backboard during a training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2021. The CEF rehearsed a nine-step vehicle extrication process. After a patient is removed from a vehicle, they are assessed for medical care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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CEF trains for vehicle extrication

18th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight firefighters, transport a simulated patient during a training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2021. This training allowed the CEF to sharpen their skills for conducting vehicle extrication. The CEF is the Air Force’s largest fire department in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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CEF trains for vehicle extrication

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight firefighters stabilize a backboard while extracting a simulated patient during a training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2021. When placing a patient on a backboard, care is taken to ensure there is minimal strain on the patient in the extrication process. After firefighters remove the patient they are then handed over to medical personnel to continue providing medical care on the patient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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CEF trains for vehicle extrication

Airman 1st Class Kalle Cooper, an 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight firefighter, stabilizes a backboard while extracting a patient during a training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2021. After the patient was stabilized, they carefully placed them on a backboard for transportation. Backboards provide rigid support to patients, ensuring their spine and limbs are stabilized. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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CEF trains for vehicle extrication

Reiki Hoakama, an 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight firefighter, and Airman 1st Class Kalle Cooper, an 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight firefighter, apply a cervical collar on a simulated patient during a training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2021. C-collars are used when neck or spine injuries are suspected. C-collars stabilize the patient's head and neck while they’re being transported to avoid further damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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CEF trains for vehicle extrication

Senior Airman Fernandos Santos, an 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight driver operator, assesses the scene for a vehicle extrication training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2021. While assessing the scene it is vital to ensure there are no hazards around that could cause future damage. The CEF is responsible for handling the threat and outcome of fire, rescue, medical and environmental emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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CEF trains for vehicle extrication

Reiki Hoakama, an 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight firefighter, arrives on scene for a vehicle extrication training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2021. Assessing the scene to ensure proper safety precautions are taken is the first portion of vehicle extrication. The CEF responds to over 4,000 emergency calls per year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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Pacific Iron 2021: A Fast, Flexible Force

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle flies over Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Pacific Iron, July 26, 2021. Pacific Iron is a U.S. Pacific Air Forces dynamic force employment operation to project forces into the USINDOPACOM’s area of responsibility in support of the 2018 National Defense Strategy which called on the military to be a more lethal, adaptive, and resilient force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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Pacific Iron 2021: A Fast, Flexible Force

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle pilot prepares for flight during Pacific Iron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2021. Pacific Iron is a U.S. Pacific Air Forces dynamic force employment operation to project forces into the USINDOPACOM’s area of responsibility in support of the 2018 National Defense Strategy which called on the military to be a more lethal, adaptive, and resilient force.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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Pacific Iron 2021: A Fast, Flexible Force

U.S. Air Force service members assist in setting up antennas for communication operations during Pacific Iron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2021. Antennas are required for the Command and Control center to be able to deliver and distribute intel in austere environments. Pacific Iron is a U.S. Pacific Air Forces dynamic force employment operation to project forces into the USINDOPACOM’s area of responsibility in support of the 2018 National Defense Strategy which called on the military to be a more lethal, adaptive, and resilient force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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Pacific Iron 2021: A Fast, Flexible Force

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jerome Fontenot, 18th Wing Agile Combat Employment Office NCO in charge, directs a forklift to pick up cinder blocks used for securing tents at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2021. Fontenot participated in Pacific Iron by offering experience and knowledge from the ACE office. Pacific Iron is a U.S. Pacific Air Forces dynamic force employment operation to project forces into the USINDOPACOM’s area of responsibility in support of the 2018 National Defense Strategy which called on the military to be a more lethal, adaptive, and resilient force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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Pacific Iron 2021: A Fast, Flexible Force

U.S. Air Force Airmen set up a tent for a Command and Control center during Pacific Iron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2021. The Command and Control center was used for communications and distribution of intel during Pacific Iron. Pacific Iron is a U.S. Pacific Air Forces dynamic force employment operation to project forces into the USINDOPACOM’s area of responsibility in support of the 2018 National Defense Strategy which called on the military to be a more lethal, adaptive, and resilient force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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Pacific Iron 2021: A Fast, Flexible Force

U.S. Air Force Airmen relocate heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems while setting up tents for Pacific Iron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2021. The HVAC units are used inside the tents to regulate the temperature and ensure airmen stay fit-to-fight. Pacific Iron is a U.S. Pacific Air Forces dynamic force employment operation to project forces into the USINDOPACOM’s area of responsibility in support of the 2018 National Defense Strategy which called on the military to be a more lethal, adaptive, and resilient force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)
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18 EOD hosts REHM Enabler Forces program

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th and 35th Civil Engineer Squadrons perform an Expedient Multiple Unexploded Ordnance Disposal walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. After the remote mass mechanical clearance had taken place, the EMUD team walked down a mock-airfield after a simulated attack to clear ordnance left behind by front-end loaders. Ideally, each EMUD team will have 20 members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18 EOD hosts REHM Enabler Forces program

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and a Japan Air Self-Defense Force member walk towards a building at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The Rapid Explosive Hazard Mitigation Enabler Forces Program is a five-day course designed to certify non-explosive ordnance disposal personnel to perform explosive operations to supplement response operations during wartime recovery. Every six months, REHM Enable Forces team members must take refresher training to remain certified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18 EOD hosts REHM Enabler Forces program

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron places an explosive setup next to a simulated unexploded ordnance at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. Upon reaching an ordnance, a team member will pull the igniter from the time fuze setup and throw it behind them while maintaining positive control of the cap end. The member will place the explosive setup close to, but not touching, the ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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18 EOD hosts REHM Enabler Forces program

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Leatherman, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight plans and intel section chief, and Master Sgt. Keigo Aiba, Japan Air Self-Defense Force liaison for the 18th Operation Support Squadron, observe a Rapid Explosive Hazard Mitigation exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2021. The JASDF attended the REHM exercise in an observational capacity to plan future bilateral training of the same concepts. The JASDF and USAF conduct training together to enhance bilateral response capabilities and improve tactical skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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