10th Missile Defense Battery Reinforces Readiness with Bilateral Emergency Response and Base Defense Training with 35th Fighter Wing Defenders

  • Published
  • By Airman 1st Class Andre Medina
  • 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeremy Stephens, 10th Missile Defense Battery (MDB) healthcare sergeant, prepares U.S. Army Spc. Vladislav Kasumov, 10th MDB RADAR operator, for a medical evacuation training scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025.

250819-F-NU460-1033

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeremy Stephens, 10th Missile Defense Battery (MDB) healthcare sergeant, prepares U.S. Army Spc. Vladislav Kasumov, 10th MDB RADAR operator, for a medical evacuation training scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The battery is nicknamed the "Samurai Battery" and provides long-range detection, classification, and tracking of ballistic missile threats in support of homeland defense, as well as the defense of the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
SLIDESHOW | 10 images | 250819-F-NU460-1033
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeremy Stephens, 10th Missile Defense Battery (MDB) healthcare sergeant, prepares U.S. Army Spc. Vladislav Kasumov, 10th MDB RADAR operator, for a medical evacuation training scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025.

250819-F-NU460-1033

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeremy Stephens, 10th Missile Defense Battery (MDB) healthcare sergeant, prepares U.S. Army Spc. Vladislav Kasumov, 10th MDB RADAR operator, for a medical evacuation training scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The battery is nicknamed the "Samurai Battery" and provides long-range detection, classification, and tracking of ballistic missile threats in support of homeland defense, as well as the defense of the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

1 of 10
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Emergency medical technicians assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department provide lifesaving measures to U.S. Army Spc. Vladislav Kasumov, 10th Missile Defense Battery RADAR operator, during a medical evacuation training scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025.

250819-F-NU460-1182

Emergency medical technicians assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department provide lifesaving measures to U.S. Army Spc. Vladislav Kasumov, 10th Missile Defense Battery RADAR operator, during a medical evacuation training scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The scenario aimed to improve coordination with Japanese emergency responders in support of bilateral readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

2 of 10
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
A firefighter assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department creates a map of the incident during a medical evacuation training scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025.

250819-F-NU460-1206

A firefighter assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department creates a map of the incident during a medical evacuation training scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The scenario reinforced bilateral cooperation with the fire department, which supports the installation during emergency response operations to ensure continuity of missile defense missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

3 of 10
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
A firefighter assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department uses a fire hose to extinguish a simulated fire during a medical evacuation training scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025.

250819-F-NU460-1115

A firefighter assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department uses a fire hose to extinguish a simulated fire during a medical evacuation training scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The scenario reinforced bilateral cooperation with the fire department, which supports the installation during emergency response operations to ensure continuity of missile defense missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

4 of 10
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
U.S. Army Spc. Vladislav Kasumov, 10th Missile Defense Battery RADAR operator, and an emergency medical technician assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department pose for a photo at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Shariki Sub Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025.

250819-F-NU460-1215

U.S. Army Spc. Vladislav Kasumov, 10th Missile Defense Battery RADAR operator, and an emergency medical technician assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department pose for a photo at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Shariki Sub Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The exercise highlighted the importance of integrated emergency response to protect critical infrastructure and personnel while enhancing site safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

5 of 10
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
U.S. Army Spc. Vladislav Kasumov, 10th Missile Defense Battery RADAR operator, and an emergency medical technician assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department pose for a photo at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Shariki Sub Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025.

250819-F-NU460-1243

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron tries to break through a fence during a simulated base defense scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The training prepared U.S. Army Soldiers to secure the radar site against simulated attacks, ensuring continuous radar operations critical to missile defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

6 of 10
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
U.S. Army Pfc. Chandler Boardman, 10th Missile Defense Battery RADAR operator, orders a U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron to drop his weapons and raise his hands during a simulated base defense scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025.

250819-F-NU460-1287

U.S. Army Pfc. Chandler Boardman, 10th Missile Defense Battery RADAR operator, orders a U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron to drop his weapons and raise his hands during a simulated base defense scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The training prepared Soldiers to secure the radar site against simulated attacks, ensuring continuous radar operations critical to missile defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

7 of 10
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
U.S. Army Pfc. Brennan Love, 10th Missile Defense Battery RADAR operator, searches for weapons on a U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron during a simulated base defense scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025.

250819-F-NU460-1339

U.S. Army Pfc. Brennan Love, 10th Missile Defense Battery RADAR operator, searches for weapons on a U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron during a simulated base defense scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The exercise reinforced the importance of securing the installation and the AN/TPY-2 radar, a key sensor that supports homeland defense and the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

8 of 10
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron are detained during a simulated base defense scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025.

250819-F-NU460-1320

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron are detained during a simulated base defense scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The battery is nicknamed the "Samurai Battery" and provides long-range detection, classification, and tracking of ballistic missile threats in support of homeland defense as well as the Pacific theater of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

9 of 10
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 10th Missile Defense Battery (MDB) and members assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department pose for a photo at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Shariki Sub Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025.

250819-F-NU460-1227

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 10th Missile Defense Battery (MDB) and members assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department pose for a photo at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Shariki Sub Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The 10th MDB plays a critical role in the U.S.-Japan security alliance and the broader Indo-Pacific defense posture by providing an early warning by detecting ballistic missile launches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

10 of 10
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res