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Safety BASH birds from airfield

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Curtis Campbell, a bird aircraft strike coordinator with the 35th Fighter Wing, shows two of three types of ammunition used to scare animals away from the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2016. The ammunition used by the BASH team includes cracker, birdshot and buckshot rounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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When the bark is as scary as the bite

Karo, a military working dog with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, leaps through an agility obstacle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. Handlers are assigned with their K-9 partners as a team to either detect narcotics or search for explosives while patrolling the base to deter foes with force and tact. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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When the bark is as scary as the bite

Staff Sgt. Charles Sena, a military working dog handler and Karo, a MWD, both assigned with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, stand together after finishing controlled aggression training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. To be selected as a MWD, the K-9s are chosen at birth or a young age and go through their own rigorous training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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When the bark is as scary as the bite

Tech. Sgt. Juventino Salazar, kennel master, left, evades Karo, a military working dog, after being released by his partner Staff Sgt. Charles Sena, a MWD handler, all with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, during an aggression simulation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. Most military working dogs are dual-certified in narcotics or explosives and also go through aggression and patrol training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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When the bark is as scary as the bite

Karo, a military working dog with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, holds his opponent during an aggression simulation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. The average force of bite for German Shepard breeds are 1,200 pounds of pressure per square inch. German Shepherds are primarily used as MWDs for their strong abilities in obedience, protection and tracking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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When the bark is as scary as the bite

Staff Sgt. Charles Sena, a military working dog handler, plays with his partner, Karo, a MWD, both assigned with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, before agility training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. The MWD teams at Misawa conduct daily detection and patrol training to keep them proficient, certified and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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JASDF bilateral exercise prepares for air show

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Elizabeth Ehrnschwender, a wing self-assessment program manager with the 35th Fighter Wing staff agencies inspector general’s inspections office, left, applies moulage to Japan Air Self Defense Force Senior Airman Ken Tanaka prior to the start of a bilateral emergency management exercise at Misawa Air base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2016. Approximately 60 service members participated in the exercise to simulate injuries for medical staff to diagnose and respond to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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JASDF bilateral exercise prepares for air show

Rebecca Goebel, volunteer, participates in a bilateral emergency management exercise as a victim at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2016. Role playing victims suffered from a range of injuries such as being hit by metal shrapnel to disembowelment, which medical staff were tasked to respond and treat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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JASDF bilateral exercise prepares for air show

Japan Air Self Defense Force personnel prepare litters during a bilateral emergency management exercise at Aug. 31, 2016. USAF and JASDF agencies including security forces squadrons, medical and fire departments responded to approximately 60 USAF and Japanese personnel who simulated various injuries that could occur after an explosion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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JASDF bilateral exercise prepares for air show

Japan Air Self Defense Force member 1st Lt. Murase Toshia, left, and Kawashima Toshinobu, an assistant fire chief, center, discuss with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Francis Tagalog, a deputy fire chief and incident commander assigned to 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, the situation and roles of the firemen from both the JASDF and USAF during a bilateral emergency management exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2016. During the planning stages both sides established the counterparts, chain of command and how all agencies are going to respond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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