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U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Kevin Yao, 163rd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management specialist, California Air National Guard, right, assists U.S. Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Kolar, 179th Cyberspace Wing emergency management specialist, Ohio Air National Guard, with putting on protective gear before a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training scenario during Serow Samurai at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2026. Serow Samurai strengthened Total Force integration by reinforcing expeditionary readiness, ensuring Airmen are prepared to adapt and operate in defense of U.S. and allied interests across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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U.S. Air National Guard members prepare contamination control bags for the collection of contaminated gear during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training scenario as part of Serow Samurai at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2026. Serow Samurai strengthened contamination response capabilities, preparing Airmen to execute the mission in contested environments and defend U.S. and allied interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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U.S. Air National Guard members conduct contamination control procedures using a Joint Chemical Agent Detector during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training scenario as part of Serow Samurai at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2026. Training during Serow Samurai strengthened Airmen's ability to operate in contested environments, ensuring they remain prepared to execute the mission anytime, anywhere, in defense of U.S. and allied interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Michelle Alejo-Huazano, 163rd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management specialist, California Air National Guard, conducts simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear sample collection during Serow Samurai at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2026. Through rigorous expeditionary training, Serow Samurai strengthened contamination response capabilities, ensuring Airmen are postured to execute the mission anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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Serow Samurai: Ready to Respond

Published July 28, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther
35th Fighter Wing

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --

Serow Samurai strengthened Total Force integration by reinforcing expeditionary readiness, ensuring Airmen are prepared to adapt and operate in defense of U.S. and allied interests across the Pacific.

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