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250819-F-NU460-1033

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeremy Stephens, 10th Missile Defense Battery (MDB) healthcare sergeant, prepares U.S. Army Spc. Vladislav Kasumov, 10th MDB RADAR operator, for a medical evacuation training scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The battery is nicknamed the "Samurai Battery" and provides long-range detection, classification, and tracking of ballistic missile threats in support of homeland defense, as well as the defense of the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250819-F-NU460-1182

Emergency medical technicians assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department provide lifesaving measures to U.S. Army Spc. Vladislav Kasumov, 10th Missile Defense Battery RADAR operator, during a medical evacuation training scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The scenario aimed to improve coordination with Japanese emergency responders in support of bilateral readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250819-F-NU460-1206

A firefighter assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department creates a map of the incident during a medical evacuation training scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The scenario reinforced bilateral cooperation with the fire department, which supports the installation during emergency response operations to ensure continuity of missile defense missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250819-F-NU460-1115

A firefighter assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department uses a fire hose to extinguish a simulated fire during a medical evacuation training scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The scenario reinforced bilateral cooperation with the fire department, which supports the installation during emergency response operations to ensure continuity of missile defense missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250819-F-NU460-1215

U.S. Army Spc. Vladislav Kasumov, 10th Missile Defense Battery RADAR operator, and an emergency medical technician assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department pose for a photo at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Shariki Sub Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The exercise highlighted the importance of integrated emergency response to protect critical infrastructure and personnel while enhancing site safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250819-F-NU460-1243

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron tries to break through a fence during a simulated base defense scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The training prepared U.S. Army Soldiers to secure the radar site against simulated attacks, ensuring continuous radar operations critical to missile defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250819-F-NU460-1287

U.S. Army Pfc. Chandler Boardman, 10th Missile Defense Battery RADAR operator, orders a U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron to drop his weapons and raise his hands during a simulated base defense scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The training prepared Soldiers to secure the radar site against simulated attacks, ensuring continuous radar operations critical to missile defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250819-F-NU460-1339

U.S. Army Pfc. Brennan Love, 10th Missile Defense Battery RADAR operator, searches for weapons on a U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron during a simulated base defense scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The exercise reinforced the importance of securing the installation and the AN/TPY-2 radar, a key sensor that supports homeland defense and the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250819-F-NU460-1320

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron are detained during a simulated base defense scenario at Shariki Communications Site, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The battery is nicknamed the "Samurai Battery" and provides long-range detection, classification, and tracking of ballistic missile threats in support of homeland defense as well as the Pacific theater of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250819-F-NU460-1227

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 10th Missile Defense Battery (MDB) and members assigned to the Tsugaru City Fire Department pose for a photo at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Shariki Sub Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The 10th MDB plays a critical role in the U.S.-Japan security alliance and the broader Indo-Pacific defense posture by providing an early warning by detecting ballistic missile launches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, stand together after completing detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. MWDs will ultimately retire out of the Air Force; and the last MWD Handler will receive first choice at adopting the partner they've worked so closely with throughout their career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, play together after completing detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The MWD teams at Misawa conduct daily training to keep them proficient, certified and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, search between various vehicles during detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The dogs train on detecting explosives and narcotics, as well as controlled aggression tactics, when detaining suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, follows behind his partner, Assan, a MWD, assigned to the 35th SFS, as he searches between two vehicles during detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The MWDs selection process begins when the dogs receive their initial training at Lackland Air Base in San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, search to find an odor during detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The MWD and handler conduct daily training overseen by the trainer to ensure they are both proficient and maintain the required standard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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K-9 Unit

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr., the U.S. Forces Japan command chief, talks to the 35th Security Forces Squadron K-9 Unit after a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Winegardner toured the military working dog facility to learn technical details about how this force protects not only the instillation of Misawa, but also how they support the combatant command against adversaries in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Companionship

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Chiroboga-Flor, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, stands with his MWD, Cento, before a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Working dog handlers with the 35th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit display the skills of their dogs during a demonstration for Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr, the U.S. Forces Japan command chief. The dogs train on how to detect explosives and narcotics as well as perform controlled aggression tactics when detaining suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Time to run

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr., the U.S. Forces Japan command chief, runs from military working dog, Cento, during a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Working dog handlers with the 35th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit display the skills of their dogs during a demonstration for Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr, the U.S. Forces Japan command chief. Military working dogs train in phases of controlled aggression, which consist of field interviews, pursuit and attacks, search and escorts, search and re-attacks, and stand-offs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Instruct now, demonstrate later

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Puryear, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, instructs Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr., the U.S. Forces Japan command chief, before a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Working dog handlers with the 35th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit display the skills of their dogs during a demonstration for Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr, the U.S. Forces Japan command chief. The dogs train on how to detect explosives and narcotics as well as perform controlled aggression tactics when detaining suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Decoy subdued

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Reschka, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and Bella, a MWD, demonstrate a high risk vehicle extraction during a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Working dog handlers with the 35th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit display the skills of their dogs during a demonstration for Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr, the U.S. Forces Japan command chief. Military working dogs train in phases of controlled aggression, which consist of field interviews, pursuit and attacks, search and escorts, search and re-attacks, and stand-offs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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