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BH 25-2: 18th CES ensures readiness through rapid response and inspection

U.S. Air Force front end loaders assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct mass mechanical clearance sweeps on a simulated damaged airfield during a Rapid Explosive Hazard Mitigation training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2025. Explosive ordnance disposal technicians employed MMC, a subset of Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery, as a proactive training scenario designed to develop loader skills, as well as refine runway clearing tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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BH 25-2: 18th CES ensures readiness through rapid response and inspection

A U.S. Air Force front end loader assigned the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conducts Mass Mechanical Clearance on a simulated damaged airfield during a Rapid Explosive Hazard Mitigation training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2025. Readiness is essential to generating credible deterrence in an increasingly complex and highly demanding security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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BH 25-2: 18th CES ensures readiness through rapid response and inspection

A U.S. Air Force front end loader from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conducts Mass Mechanical Clearance sweeps on a simulated damaged airfield during a Rapid Explosive Hazard Mitigation training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2025. The airfield damage assessment focused on thorough inspections by driving along the runways and taxiways, systematically scanning for signs of structural damage, debris and potential explosive hazards that could compromise aircraft operations or personnel safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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BH 25-2: 18th CES ensures readiness through rapid response and inspection

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pick up simulated bomblets during a Rapid Explosive Hazard Mitigation training exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2025. EOD professionals assessed airfield damages demonstrating their ability to identify unexploded ordnance, evaluate structural integrity and coordinate safe clearance procedures to restore operational capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Training Day

A P-23 aircraft rescue and firefighting crash truck sprays water on a training aircraft during a training exercise, Apr. 3, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The P-23 Crash Truck is a larger version of the P-19 ARFF truck and has a larger fire suppression agent capacity. It is primarily assigned at transport, bomber, depot and cargo aircraft bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Training Day

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Guerrero, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, climbs into a P-23 aircraft rescue and firefighting crash truck during a training exercise, Apr. 3, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The P-23 Crash Truck is a larger version of the P-19 ARFF truck and has a larger fire suppression agent capacity. It is primarily assigned at transport, bomber, depot and cargo aircraft bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Training Day

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Guerrero, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, drives a P-23 aircraft rescue and firefighting crash truck during a training exercise, Apr. 3, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The P-23 Crash Truck is a larger version of the P-19 ARFF truck and has a larger fire suppression agent capacity. It is primarily assigned at transport, bomber, depot and cargo aircraft bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Training Day

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Guerrero, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, pumps water from a fire hydrant during a training exercise, Apr. 3, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES's Fire and Emergency Services Flight responds to an average of 4,000 emergency calls annually and manages the threat and outcome of fire, rescue medical and environmental emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Training Day

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Guerrero, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, closes a hatch on a P-23 aircraft rescue and firefighting crash truck during a training exercise, Apr. 3, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The P-23 Crash Truck is a larger version of the P-19 ARFF truck and has a larger fire suppression agent capacity. It is primarily assigned at transport, bomber, depot and cargo aircraft bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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181115-F-DM566-0523

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self Defense Force firefighters from the 9th Wing, Naha Air Base, Japan, listen to a briefing Nov. 15, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Firefighters conduct training regularly to maintain constant readiness for emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181115-F-DM566-0488

A Japan Air Self Defense Force firefighter from the 9th Wing, Naha Air Base, Japan, dons firefighting equipment Nov. 15, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Firefighters conduct training regularly to maintain constant readiness for emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181115-F-DM566-0444

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self Defense Force firefighters from the 9th Wing, Naha Air Base, Japan, listen to a briefing Nov. 15, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Firefighters conduct training regularly to maintain constant readiness for emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181115-F-DM566-0203

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self Defense Force firefighters from the 9th Wing, Naha Air Base, Japan, conduct structural live fire training Nov. 15, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the training firefighters used hand signals and gestures to communicate.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181115-F-DM566-0203

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self Defense Force firefighters from the 9th Wing, Naha Air Base, Japan, conduct structural live fire training Nov. 15, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the training firefighters used hand signals and gestures to communicate.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181115-F-DM566-0149

A Japan Air Self Defense Force firefighter from 9th Wing, Naha Air Base, Japan, records video of U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and a JASDF firefighter battling a fire during structural live fire training Nov. 15, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Before extinguishing the fire, the bilateral teams took time to observe the fire and practice different firefighting techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181115-F-DM566-0139

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self Defense Force firefighters from the 9th Wing, Naha Air Base, Japan, conduct structural live fire training Nov. 15, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Firefighters conduct training regularly to maintain constant readiness for emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181115-F-DM566-0109

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self Defense Force firefighters from the 9th Wing, Naha Air Base, Japan, prepare to start structural live fire training Nov. 15, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training enabled both units to hone their techniques, meet annual requirements, develop communication skills and foster team building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181115-F-DM566-0063

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self Defense Force firefighters from the 9th Wing, Naha Air Base, Japan, conduct a walk through before structural live fire training Nov. 15, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training enabled both units to hone their techniques, meet annual requirements, develop communication skills and foster team building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181011-F-VT057-1098

A participant drags a dummy during the 2018 Fire Muster Oct. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The fire muster was one of many events hosted by the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron during Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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181011-F-VT057-1064

A hose lays at the feet of onlookers during the 2018 Fire Muster Oct. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. A fire muster gives people a chance to experience tasks a firefighter would during an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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