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Kadena conducts bilateral aircraft mishap exercise

An Okinawa emergency responder writes a timeline of events during a bilateral aircraft mishap response field exercise at Kadena Marina, Japan, March 21, 2024. Exercises like these improve interoperability and readiness for real-world emergencies, maintaining readiness to respond rapidly to any threat, crisis, or humanitarian disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena conducts bilateral aircraft mishap exercise

Okinawa emergency responders provide aid to simulated victims during a bilateral aircraft mishap response field exercise at Kadena Marina, Japan, March 21, 2024. The exercise allowed civilians and DoD emergency responders to refine skills in first responder procedures as well as life-saving treatment, bolstering bilateral efficiency in the unfortunate event of an aircraft accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena conducts bilateral aircraft mishap exercise

Okinawa emergency responders simulate extinguishing an aircraft fire during a bilateral aircraft mishap response field exercise at Kadena Marina, Japan, March 21, 2024. The exercise did not utilize water due to a shortage affecting the entire Okinawa prefecture. Despite this factor, the exercise continued with standard first responder procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena conducts bilateral aircraft mishap exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Autumn Encinias, left, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Karleigh Morgan, 18th Security Forces Squadron pass and registration clerk, aid simulated victims while Okinawa emergency responders simulate extinguishing a controlled fire during a bilateral aircraft mishap response field exercise at Kadena Marina, Japan, March 21, 2024. Exercises like these improve interoperability and readiness for real-world emergencies, maintaining readiness to respond rapidly to any threat, crisis or humanitarian disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena conducts bilateral aircraft mishap exercise

Okinawa emergency responders move simulated victims to a tent during a bilateral aircraft mishap response field exercise at Kadena Marina, Japan, March 21, 2024. Simulations like these, with different aircraft and personnel, allows U.S. service members and allied counterparts to work with increased unity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena conducts bilateral aircraft mishap exercise

Okinawa emergency responders aid simulated victims in a bilateral aircraft mishap response field exercise at Kadena Marina, Japan, March 21, 2024. Simulations like these, with different aircraft and personnel, allows U.S. service members and allied counterparts to work with increased unity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena conducts bilateral aircraft mishap exercise

U.S. Air Force Major Alexander Kipp, right, 18th Wing Plans and Programs deputy chief, gives opening remarks during a bilateral aircraft mishap response field exercise with Okinawan emergency responders at Kadena Marina, Japan, March 21, 2024. The 18th Wing and Okinawa emergency services are committed to conducting bilateral exercises, improving interoperability and increasing readiness for real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena conducts bilateral aircraft mishap exercise

Teruhiko Moriwaki, right, Director for Crisis Management in Okinawa, gives opening remarks during a bilateral aircraft mishap response field exercise with Okinawan emergency responders at Kadena Marina, Japan, March 21, 2024. The 18th Wing and Okinawa emergency services are committed to conducting bilateral exercises, improving interoperability and increasing readiness for real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena conducts bilateral aircraft mishap exercise

U.S. Air Force service members and Teruhiko Moriwaki, Director for Crisis Management in Okinawa, conduct an interview with media outlets during a bilateral aircraft mishap response field exercise with Okinawa emergency responders at Kadena Marina, Japan, March 21, 2024. During the interview, 18th Wing and Okinawan leaders highlighted the importance of bilateral exercises and strengthening emergency response efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena conducts bilateral aircraft mishap exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. April Vanhorn, 18th Operational Medical Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, applies moulage to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Phoenix Fabila, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, during a bilateral aircraft mishap response field exercise with Okinawa emergency responders at Kadena Marina, Japan, March 21, 2024. The annual exercise rotates among U.S. military sister services to strengthen bilateral capabilities when responding to emergencies like these. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena conducts bilateral aircraft mishap exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashlee Johnson, left, 18th Dental Squadron dental assistant, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathaniel Rodriguez, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy equipments operations, pose for a photo showcasing moulage during a bilateral aircraft mishap response field exercise with Okinawa emergency responders at Kadena Marina, Japan, March 21, 2024. The annual exercise rotates among U.S. military sister services to strengthen bilateral capabilities when responding to emergencies like these. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Kadena conducts bilateral aircraft mishap exercise

Published March 27, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Jonathan Sifuentes
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

18th Wing and Okinawan emergencies responders participated in a bilateral aircraft mishap response field exercise at Kadena Marina, Japan, March 21, 2024. Exercises like these improve interoperability and readiness for real-world emergencies, maintaining readiness to respond rapidly to any threat, crisis, or humanitarian disaster.