Bilateral runway repair enhances partnerships
U.S. Air Force Col. David L. McCleese, 35th Mission Support Group commander, listens to JASDF Col. Koji Yamazaki, Civil Engineering Division Defense Planning and Policy Department, Air Staff Office, Civil Engineer Director, during Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training at Draughon Range, Japan, Aug. 3, 2022. The cohesion of Japanese and U.S. forces during training exercises like this aids in enhancing the over 50-year security alliance maintained by the two nations, competition against peer adversaries, the joint team, and international partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)