Community protected, bilateral relations strengthened through EME

Members of the Hachinohe Coast Guard Office dive into water during an Emergency Management Exercise at the Misawa City Port, Misawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2012. Personnel from the 35th Fighter Wing worked side-by-side with police, firefighters and Coast Guardsmen from the Misawa City area in response to a simulated aircraft accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Community protected, bilateral relations strengthened through EME

Members of the Hachinohe Coast Guard Office race to save a simulated casualty during an Emergency Management Exercise at the Misawa City Port, Misawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2012. In a joint response, both U.S. Air Force and Japanese first responders worked together as they practiced saving lives and preventing further damage during the exercise scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Community protected, bilateral relations strengthened through EME

Misawa City firefighters, left, and U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, work together to put out a simulated fire during an Emergency Management Exercise at the Misawa City Port, Misawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2012. The EME gave U.S. and Japanese first responders a chance to showcase their ability to react rapidly and efficiently together in an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Community protected, bilateral relations strengthened through EME

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, left, and Misawa City firefighters carry simulated casualties during an Emergency Management Exercise at the Misawa City Port, Misawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2012. The purpose of the EME was to prepare for unexpected emergencies and strengthen the already strong bilateral relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Community protected, bilateral relations strengthened through EME

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Wimmer, left, 35th Aerospace Medical Squadron flight medicine doctor, assesses the injuries of a simulated accident victim during an Emergency Management Exercise at the Misawa City Port, Misawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2012. Personnel from the 35th Medical Group responded to the scene to provide medical care for victims of a simulated aircraft accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Community protected, bilateral relations strengthened through EME

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Juan Soriano, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, gives instructions to members of the Safety Office before allowing entry to the simulated crash site during an Emergency Management Exercise at the Misawa City Port, Misawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2012. Soriano was the incident commander for the exercise and helped coordinate effort between U.S. and Japanese first responders once they arrived on scene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Community protected, bilateral relations strengthened through EME

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Scott, 35th Security Forces Squadron member, helps cordon the area where a simulated aircraft accident occurred during an Emergency Management Exercise at the Misawa City Port, Misawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2012. Members of the 35 SFS worked alongside Misawa City police officers to provide security for the site. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Community protected, bilateral relations strengthened through EME

Published Oct. 10, 2012