U.S. Air Force Airman Louis Lindsay, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, gears up to train on an aerial ladder at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Aerial ladder training helps firefighters remain ready to support emergency response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)

35th CES conducts aerial ladder training

U.S. Air Force Airman Louis Lindsay, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, gears up to train on an aerial ladder at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Aerial ladder training helps firefighters remain ready to support emergency response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jasmin Gonzalez, left, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, prepares to climb an aerial ladder with guidance from SrA Bode Hartwig, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Firefighters serve as a key force protection element, delivering emergency response to safeguard people, aircraft, and mission-critical facilities at Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)

35th CES conducts aerial ladder training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jasmin Gonzalez, left, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, prepares to climb an aerial ladder with guidance from SrA Bode Hartwig, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Firefighters serve as a key force protection element, delivering emergency response to safeguard people, aircraft, and mission-critical facilities at Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)
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  • U.S. Air Force Airman Louis Lindsay, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, gears up to train on an aerial ladder at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Aerial ladder training helps firefighters remain ready to support emergency response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)

    35th CES conducts aerial ladder training

    U.S. Air Force Airman Louis Lindsay, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, gears up to train on an aerial ladder at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Aerial ladder training helps firefighters remain ready to support emergency response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)
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  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jasmin Gonzalez, left, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, prepares to climb an aerial ladder with guidance from SrA Bode Hartwig, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Firefighters serve as a key force protection element, delivering emergency response to safeguard people, aircraft, and mission-critical facilities at Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)

    35th CES conducts aerial ladder training

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jasmin Gonzalez, left, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, prepares to climb an aerial ladder with guidance from SrA Bode Hartwig, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Firefighters serve as a key force protection element, delivering emergency response to safeguard people, aircraft, and mission-critical facilities at Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)
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35th CES conducts aerial ladder training

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U.S. Air Force fire protection specialists assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist conduct aerial ladder training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Firefighters serve as a key force protection element, delivering emergency response to safeguard people, aircraft, and mission-critical facilities at Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bode Hartwig, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, gears up before aerial ladder training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Consistent training ensures firefighters at Misawa AB remain prepared to protect personnel, aircraft, and infrastructure, keeping the installation and personnel safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)

35th CES conducts aerial ladder training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bode Hartwig, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, gears up before aerial ladder training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Consistent training ensures firefighters at Misawa AB remain prepared to protect personnel, aircraft, and infrastructure, keeping the installation and personnel safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bode Hartwig, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, gears up before aerial ladder training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Consistent training ensures firefighters at Misawa AB remain prepared to protect personnel, aircraft, and infrastructure, keeping the installation and personnel safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)

35th CES conducts aerial ladder training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bode Hartwig, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, gears up before aerial ladder training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Consistent training ensures firefighters at Misawa AB remain prepared to protect personnel, aircraft, and infrastructure, keeping the installation and personnel safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Pomfret, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, participates in aerial ladder training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Aerial ladder training strengthens firefighters’ ability to protect personnel, aircraft, and facilities critical to the 35th Fighter Wing’s operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)

35th CES conducts aerial ladder training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Pomfret, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, participates in aerial ladder training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Aerial ladder training strengthens firefighters’ ability to protect personnel, aircraft, and facilities critical to the 35th Fighter Wing’s operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jasmin Gonzalez, and Senior Airman Bode Hartwig, both 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialists, conduct aerial ladder safety training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Firefighters serve as a key force protection element, delivering emergency response to safeguard people, aircraft, and mission-critical facilities at Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)

35th CES conducts aerial ladder training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jasmin Gonzalez, and Senior Airman Bode Hartwig, both 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialists, conduct aerial ladder safety training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2026. Firefighters serve as a key force protection element, delivering emergency response to safeguard people, aircraft, and mission-critical facilities at Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adryan Young)

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