Live Fire Immersion Strengthens U.S. Air Force, JASDF Readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, briefs 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members during an aircraft rescue and firefighting training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28, 2026. U.S. Air Force Airmen and JASDF members exchanged best practices and shared insights on canopy-cutting methods, allowing both groups to compare techniques, identify efficiencies, and improve effectiveness for future emergency responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley
VIRIN: 260128-F-LD348-1026.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

50

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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