U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters suppress a controlled structural fire during a bilateral training exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. The event allowed participants to observe coordinated entry and fire suppression procedures in a realistic environment.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

Bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa reinforces alliance, emergency response readiness

U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters suppress a controlled structural fire during a bilateral training exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. The event allowed participants to observe coordinated entry and fire suppression procedures in a realistic environment.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct structural fire training at the Misawa Fire Emergency Services Training Center at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. Firefighters train regularly to respond quickly and remain composed in dangerous situations that can endanger Airmen and mission equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

Bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa reinforces alliance, emergency response readiness

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct structural fire training at the Misawa Fire Emergency Services Training Center at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. Firefighters train regularly to respond quickly and remain composed in dangerous situations that can endanger Airmen and mission equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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  • U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters suppress a controlled structural fire during a bilateral training exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. The event allowed participants to observe coordinated entry and fire suppression procedures in a realistic environment.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

    Bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa reinforces alliance, emergency response readiness

    U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters suppress a controlled structural fire during a bilateral training exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. The event allowed participants to observe coordinated entry and fire suppression procedures in a realistic environment.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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  • U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct structural fire training at the Misawa Fire Emergency Services Training Center at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. Firefighters train regularly to respond quickly and remain composed in dangerous situations that can endanger Airmen and mission equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

    Bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa reinforces alliance, emergency response readiness

    U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct structural fire training at the Misawa Fire Emergency Services Training Center at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. Firefighters train regularly to respond quickly and remain composed in dangerous situations that can endanger Airmen and mission equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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Bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa reinforces alliance, emergency response readiness

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Firefighters from the U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing firefighters conduct a bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. The exchange gave participants firsthand experience learning about each other’s procedures and equipment while strengthening interoperability between the two units.

 

Firefighters from the U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing firefighters conduct a bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. The exchange gave participants firsthand experience learning about each other’s procedures and equipment while strengthening interoperability between the two units.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

Bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa reinforces alliance, emergency response readiness

Firefighters from the U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing firefighters conduct a bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. The exchange gave participants firsthand experience learning about each other’s procedures and equipment while strengthening interoperability between the two units.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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Firefighters from the U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing firefighters conduct a bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. The exchange gave participants firsthand experience learning about each other’s procedures and equipment while strengthening interoperability between the two units.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

Bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa reinforces alliance, emergency response readiness

Firefighters from the U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing firefighters conduct a bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. The exchange gave participants firsthand experience learning about each other’s procedures and equipment while strengthening interoperability between the two units.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

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A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter uses a thermal imaging device during structural fire training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. Advanced firefighting tools improve situational awareness and increase survivability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

Bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa reinforces alliance, emergency response readiness

A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter uses a thermal imaging device during structural fire training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. Advanced firefighting tools improve situational awareness and increase survivability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

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U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron demonstrate forcible entry during a bilateral first responder training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. Mastery of lifesaving skills strengthens mission readiness and ensures fire emergency services remain prepared to respond in support of Indo-Pacific operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

Bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa reinforces alliance, emergency response readiness

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron demonstrate forcible entry during a bilateral first responder training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. Mastery of lifesaving skills strengthens mission readiness and ensures fire emergency services remain prepared to respond in support of Indo-Pacific operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

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U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a first responder training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. Deliberate repetition of these fundamentals sharpens force readiness and sustains the capability required to defend and protect the mission-critical assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

Bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa reinforces alliance, emergency response readiness

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a first responder training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. Deliberate repetition of these fundamentals sharpens force readiness and sustains the capability required to defend and protect the mission-critical assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

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Firefighters from the U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force firefighters assigned to the 3rd Air Wing Fire and Rescue Flight conduct a bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. The building serves as an indoor simulator to practice emergency response procedures.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

Bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa reinforces alliance, emergency response readiness

Firefighters from the U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force firefighters assigned to the 3rd Air Wing Fire and Rescue Flight conduct a bilateral firefighter exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2026. The building serves as an indoor simulator to practice emergency response procedures.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

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