Partners in patient care: 18AES and JASDF train for real-world patient response

U.S. Air Force 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron members and Japan Air Self-Defense Force AES members discuss bilateral training in a KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 during bilateral training, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. The inaugural U.S. Air Force and JASDF AES training successfully utilized a KC-130J for hands-on training, cementing joint interoperability and strengthening bilateral partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Melany Bermudez
VIRIN: 260513-F-BX586-1839.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

3200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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