USAF, JASDF conduct ACE bi-lateral training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Williamson, right, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering technician, walks with a Japan Air Self-Defense Force member, left, during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2022. Bi-lateral training focused on ACE concepts strengthens mission capability on both sides of the alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alexis Redin)

USAF, JASDF conduct ACE bi-lateral training

An Airman uses a dynamic cone penetrometer to measure the compaction of a crater at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2022. During a joint and bi-lateral Agile Combat Employment exercise, the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and 718th Civil Engineer Squadron showed Japan Air Self-Defense Force members the procedures in place for airfield damage repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alexis Redin)

USAF, JASDF conduct ACE bi-lateral training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Williamson, left, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering technician, speaks with a member of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, right, during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2022. Bi-lateral training focused on ACE concepts strengthens mission capability on both sides of the alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alexis Redin)

USAF, JASDF conduct ACE bi-lateral training

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members look on as an Airman assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron creates a crater at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2022. The crater simulated a runway that had been struck and the Agile Combat Employment team displayed how to conduct airfield damage repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alexis Redin)

USAF, JASDF conduct ACE bi-lateral training

Airmen from the 718th Civil Engineer Squadron demonstrate how to use a dynamic cone penetrometer at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2022. In the event of a runway strike, this tool enables Airmen to measure the compaction of the crater created and determine if the area is fit to rebuild upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alexis Redin)

USAF, JASDF conduct ACE bi-lateral training

Airman 1st Class Francis Matthew Pascual, 718th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering technician, demonstrates how to use a dynamic cone penetrometer at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2022. In the event of a runway strike, this tool enables Airmen to measure the compaction of the crater created and determine if the area is fit to rebuild upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alexis Redin)

USAF, JASDF conduct ACE bi-lateral training

Published Oct. 25, 2022
By Airman Alexis Redin
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --