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Chatan Town Mayor Masashi Toguchi gives his remarks after a tsunami evacuation drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2024. “I hope that today’s evacuation experience will serve as an opportunity to raise disaster awareness among more residents and contribute to strengthening the community’s disaster preparedness,” said Toguchi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Robinson Mata, 18th Mission Support Group commander, gives his remarks after a tsunami evacuation drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2024. “Today’s exercise is more than just a drill, it’s an opportunity to save lives. The skills and coordination we practice in exercises like these have a direct impact on our ability to respond effectively in real emergencies,” said Mata. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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From left, Chatan Town Mayor Masashi Toguchi, U.S. Air Force Col. Robinson Mata, 18th Mission Support Group commander, and Aoi Miyagi, 18th Wing community engagement specialist, talk to each other after completing a tsunami evacuation drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2024. Kadena Air Base leadership closely collaborated with local government officials, medical professionals, residents’ associations, wing planners, and community engagement personnel for the success of the exercise and preparedness for future challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Chatan Town residents point to a sea level sign during a tsunami evacuation drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2024. Members of Chatan communities walked from Gate 1 to Marek Park to simulate a real-world tsunami evacuation. The sign marked the maximum sea level height during the famous 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Chatan Town residents walk to higher ground during a tsunami evacuation drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2024. During a real-world tsunami, Chatan Town residents are encouraged and permitted to travel through Kadena Air Base Gate 1 and exit through Gate 5, if this is the shortest route to higher ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Chatan Town residents walk to higher ground during a tsunami evacuation drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2024. In April of this year, the gates were opened for a real tsunami warning where approximately 250 Chatan Town residents passed through the base to higher ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Chatan Town residents walk to higher ground during a tsunami evacuation drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2024. This was the first tsunami evacuation drill since the re-signing of the base access agreement with Kadena Air Base on Aug. 21 of this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Chatan Town residents walk to higher ground during a tsunami evacuation drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2024. This was the first tsunami evacuation drill since the re-signing of the base access agreement with Kadena Air Base on Aug. 21 of this year. Evacuation exercises like these help to keep both Kadena Air Base and Chatan Town residents safe in the event of natural disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Chatan Town residents prepare to enter Kadena Air Base, Japan during a tsunami evacuation drill Sept. 7, 2024. In the event of a tsunami, Chatan residents’ quickest route to safety is through Kadena Air Base. Coordination with the local community is essential for natural disaster preparedness and ensuring safety for all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Chatan Town residents prepare to enter Kadena Air Base, Japan during a tsunami evacuation drill Sept. 7, 2024. In the event of a tsunami, Chatan residents’ quickest route to safety is through Kadena Air Base. Coordination with the local community is essential for natural disaster preparedness and ensuring safety for all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Typhoon Forecasters

U.S. Air Force Capt. Richelle Greer, 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight commander, points out the tropical cyclone conditions of readiness on the monitor in preparation for typhoon season on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2019. During typhoon operations, meteorologists and oceanographers from the 18th OSS Kadena Weather Flight, 353rd Special Operations Group Weather Flight, Navy Oceanography, Anti-Submarine Warfare Detachment Kadena, and III Marine Expeditionary Force Weather, combine as Joint Weather Okinawa and work together ensuring the safety of U.S. personnel on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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Typhoon Forecasters

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Leah Gonzalez, 18th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of airfield support, and U.S. Naval Airman Amber Renchen, an apprentice weather forecaster with the Navy Oceanography and Anti-Submarine Warfare Detachment, share insight as members of the Joint Weather Okinawa team to monitor tropical cyclone conditions of readiness in preparation for typhoon season on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2019. Joint Weather Okinawa is a team of meteorologists and oceanographers from the 18th OSS Kadena Weather Flight, 353rd Special Operations Group Weather Flight, Navy Oceanography, Anti-Submarine Warfare Detachment Kadena, and III Marine Expeditionary Force Weather, who work together during typhoon operations ensuring the safety of U.S. personnel on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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Typhoon Forecasters

The U.S. Joint Weather Okinawa team monitors tropical cyclone conditions of readiness in preparation for typhoon season on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2019. Joint Weather Okinawa is a team of meteorologists and oceanographers from the 18th Operations Support Squadron Kadena Weather Flight, 353rd Special Operations Group Weather Flight, Navy Oceanography, Anti-Submarine Warfare Detachment Kadena, and III Marine Expeditionary Force Weather, who work together ensuring the safety of U.S. personnel on Okinawa during typhoon operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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Typhoon Forecasters

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. George Mills, senior weather officer, III Marine Expeditionary Force Weather, works alongside sister-service members as part of the Joint Weather Okinawa team monitoring tropical cyclone conditions of readiness in preparation for typhoon season on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2019. Joint Weather Okinawa is a team of meteorologists and oceanographers from the 18th Operations Support Squadron Kadena Weather Flight, 353rd Special Operations Group Weather Flight, Navy Oceanography, Anti-Submarine Warfare Detachment Kadena, and III MEF Weather, who work together ensuring the safety of U.S. personnel on Okinawa during typhoon operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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Typhoon Forecasters

U.S. Air Force Capt. Richelle Greer, 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight commander, monitors tropical cyclone conditions of readiness in preparation for typhoon season on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2019. During typhoon operations, meteorologists and oceanographers from the 18th OSS Kadena Weather Flight, 353rd Special Operations Group Weather Flight, Navy Oceanography, Anti-Submarine Warfare Detachment Kadena, and III Marine Expeditionary Force Weather, combine as Joint Weather Okinawa and work together ensuring the safety of U.S. personnel on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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Typhoon Forecasters

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Leah Gonzalez, 18th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of airfield support, and U.S. Naval Airman Amber Renchen, an apprentice weather forecaster with the Navy Oceanography and Anti-Submarine Warfare Detachment, work together as members of the Joint Weather Okinawa team monitoring tropical cyclone conditions of readiness in preparation for typhoon season on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2019. Joint Weather Okinawa is a team of meteorologists and oceanographers from the 18th OSS Kadena Weather Flight, 353rd Special Operations Group Weather Flight, NOAD Kadena, and III Marine Expeditionary Force Weather, who work together during typhoon operations ensuring the safety of U.S. personnel on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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