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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron fire department spray a hose during a bilateral training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force fire rescue members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. The exercise consisted of fire fighters attempting to extinguish controlled fires in a variety of scenarios that they may experience in order to better prepare them for real world firefighting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

A U.S. Air Force firefighter assigned to the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron fire department ascends a flight of stairs during a bilateral training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force fire rescue members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. Firefighters train nearly every day on different aspects of their jobs, ensuring they are capable and ready to respond to any type of emergency while also staying safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

A U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron fire department puts out a simulated kitchen fire with a hose during a bilateral training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force fire rescue members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. Firefighters train nearly every day on different aspects of their jobs, ensuring they are capable and ready to respond to any type of emergency while also staying safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

A U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron fire department lights a simulated kitchen fire during a joint training exercise with Japan Air Self-Defense Force fire rescue members during a bilateral training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. The exercise consisted of fire fighters attempting to extinguish controlled fires in a variety of scenarios that they may experience in order to better prepare them for real world firefighting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

A U.S. Air Force firefighter assigned to the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron fire department dons a self-contained breathing apparatus face mask during a bilateral training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force fire rescue member during a bilateral training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. Practicing standardized firefighting techniques between U.S. and Japanese Airmen gave both sides the opportunity to sharpen joint capabilities and build stronger partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, 3rd Air Wing fire rescue, listen to a brief prior to the start of a bilateral training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. Firefighters train nearly every day on different aspects of their jobs, ensuring they are capable and ready to respond to any type of emergency while also staying safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Bilateral Fire Exercise: USAF and JASDF

Firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, 3rd Air Wing fire rescue, attend a brief prior to a bilateral training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 26, 2023. The exercise provided enhanced realism to training scenarios, ensuring firefighters are fully trained, qualified and prepared to keep Misawa safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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210826-F-XL819-1002

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Timothy J. Farag, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) commanding officer, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David M. Dubel, 14th Fighter Squadron commander, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lt. Col. Yoshihiko Ida, 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron commander, and JASDF Lt. Col. Hidetoshi Tamura, 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron commander, stand in front of aircraft from their respective squadrons at Misawa Air Base, Aug. 26, 2021. VMFA-121 utilized Misawa's unique capabilities in Draughon Range as well the expertise of pilots and maintainers from both the 14th Fighter Squadron and their JASDF counterparts to increase their operational readiness.
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210812-F-MI946-1137

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning ll with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. VMFA-121 integrated with Misawa’s 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, bolstering their ability to work together in the event of future real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1113

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II prepare to takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 and the 14th Fighter Squadron conducted integration training affording all parties involved a greater understanding of how to work together in the event of real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1106

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), taxis down the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. VMFA-121 utilized Draughon Range’s new joint threat emitters to train their suppression of enemy air defense capabilities. Draughon Range is the only place in-theater that offers such emitters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1085

A U.S. Marine with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), prepares for takeoff after entering the cockpit of an F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. VMFA-121 needs to be able to operate anywhere if called upon to deter and defeat adversaries. The ability to integrate with partners and allies is a vital part of that capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1080

A U.S. Marine with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), gives a thumbs-up from the cockpit of an F-35B Lightning II at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. VMFA-121 deployed F-35B Lightning IIs to Misawa Air Base to conduct aerial fighter integration training alongside the 14th Fighter Squadron throughout the month of August 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1077

A U.S. Marine with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), conducts pre-flight checks on an F-35B Lightning II at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. The Marines of VMFA-121 conducted aerial fighter integration training with the 14th Fighter Squadron as well as suppression of enemy air defenses training at Draughon Range, the premiere air-to-ground training site in northern Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1069

U.S. Marines with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), operate an air launched weapons loader to lift an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. In addition to integrating with the 14th Fighter Squadron, VMFA-121 was able to hold bilateral F-35 talks between Marine Corps and JASDF pilots and maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1054

U.S. Marines with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), load a training AIM-9 Sidewinder missile onto an F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. VMFA-121 pilots conducted suppression of enemy air defense, strike mission, and defensive counter-air training with F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 14th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1005

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), sit on the tarmac before pre-flight checks are performed at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. The Marines of VMFA-121 conduct training throughout Japan in order to sustain their high level of proficiency and operational readiness while increasing interoperability with both the U.S. Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1003

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) sits on the tarmac at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. VMFA-121 is the first forward-deployed Marine F-35B squadron, capable of providing close air support and conducting strike missions in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Airmen, 35th Security Forces Squadron, demonstrate search techniques to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect training allows U.S. and Japan forces to exercise plans for contingency operations. Lessons learned from each encounter are used to solidify and improve operational effectiveness. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman aims his training weapon down range during a react to contact drill during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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