Combined Readiness: Inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise

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  • By Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench
  • 35th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Josiah Smith, left, and Tadakatsu Kumagai, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighters, survey a simulated car wreck during an inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Josiah Smith, left, and Tadakatsu Kumagai, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighters, survey a simulated car wreck during an inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2026. The exercise enabled 35th CES fire protection specialists to maintain optimum emergency response readiness, safeguarding the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission and people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Josiah Smith, left, and Tadakatsu Kumagai, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighters, survey a simulated car wreck during an inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Josiah Smith, left, and Tadakatsu Kumagai, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighters, survey a simulated car wreck during an inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2026. The exercise enabled 35th CES fire protection specialists to maintain optimum emergency response readiness, safeguarding the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission and people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) and 35th Medical Group (MDG) surveys a simulated patient during an inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise.

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) and 35th Medical Group (MDG) surveys a simulated patient during an inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2026. The 35th CES and 35th MDG integrated their specialized rescue and triage capabilities during the exercise, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing can execute unified casualty recovery and life-saving medical care in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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A simulated car wreck lays off the side of the road during an inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise.

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A simulated car wreck lays off the side of the road during an inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2026. This training increased unified readiness across the 35th Fighter Wing to further enhance rapid response and recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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Tadakatsu Kumagai, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighter, pulls a stretcher downhill to a simulated car wreck during an inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise.

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Tadakatsu Kumagai, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighter, pulls a stretcher downhill to a simulated car wreck during an inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2026. The combined training allowed the 35th CES and 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron to refine inter-unit communication and response tactics, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing remains ready to protect personnel and assets in high-pressure emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) lift a patient dummy out of a simulated car wreck during an inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise.

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) lift a patient dummy out of a simulated car wreck during an inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2026. The exercises enabled 35th CES fire protection specialists to maintain optimum emergency response readiness, safeguarding the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to project air combat power across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Josiah Smith, right, and Tadakatsu Kumagai, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighters, carry a dummy on a stretcher away from a simulated car wreck during an inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Josiah Smith, right, and Tadakatsu Kumagai, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighters, carry a dummy on a stretcher away from a simulated car wreck during an inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2026. The 35th CES synchronized rescue tactics with partner units, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing maintains unified emergency response readiness to protect the installation's personnel and mission-critical assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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The combined training allowed the 35th CES and 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron to refine inter-unit communication and response tactics, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing remains ready to protect personnel and assets in high-pressure emergency scenarios.