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Preparing protective gear

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaquille Montague, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, dons protective gear during a simulated aircraft crash at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. Firefighters rushed to the scene after receiving notification and assisted 35th Medical Group personnel with smiulated injured personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Concentration during exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Journey Adams, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, observes the mock aircraft crash scene at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. The exercise channeled bilateral emergency response procedures among the USAF and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, potentially occurring during the upcoming air show on Sept. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Bilateral emergency exercise

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force first responders tend to simulated injured personnel after a mock aircraft crash at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. The exercise channeled bilateral emergency response procedures among the USAF and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, potentially occurring during the upcoming air show on Sept. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Simulated aircraft crash

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Medical Group tend to simulated injured personnel during the annual bilateral air fest emergency management exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. The exercise channeled bilateral emergency procedures among the USAF and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, potentially occurring during the upcoming air show on Sept. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Tending to the injured

U.S. Air Force Airman Androwa Mikhail, left, and Senior Airman Ian Cyr, right, both 35th Medical Operations Squadron emergency medical technicians, tend to a simulated injured personnel after a mock aircraft crash at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. The exercise channeled bilateral emergency response procedures among the USAF and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, potentially occurring during the upcoming air show on Sept. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Apprehending a suspect

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing security members apprehend a simulated security threat at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. In addition to the mock crash, Japan Air Self-Defense Force members conducted a mock improvised explosive device exercise, ensuring entry-to-base procedures were perfected prior to the upcoming air show. After discovering the simulated IED, U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal members rushed to the scene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Standing their ground

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing security member reinforces a cordon during a simulated security threat at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. In addition to the mock crash, JASDF members conducted a mock improvised explosive device exercise, perfecting entry-to-base procedures prior to the upcoming air show on Sept. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Donning the red man suit

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Johnathan Rogers, a 35th Security Forces Squadron unit training scheduler, dons a red man suit during an augmentee course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. The red man training exercise included, learning how to use a baton for exercise and real-world scenarios. The augmentee course also covers security forces concepts, operations, weapons safety, use of lethal or non-lethal force, communication procedures, handcuffing vehicle searches and other tasks Airmen may encounter on-duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Soliciting for volunteers

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Johnathan Rogers, a 35th Security Forces Squadron unit training scheduler, asks for volunteers to perform baton maneuvers during an augmentee course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. This training embraces Team Misawa’s motto, “fight tonight,” ensuring people, assets and equipment are protected anytime, any moment, anywhere. Additionally, this prepares augmentees to learn how they could potentially react in various scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Sweating away the pain

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Renteria, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fleet management and analysis journeyman, takes a break during the red man challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. This training is a part of the 35th Security Forces Squadron augmentee course, which provides Airmen from various careers a crash course experience of critical security forces skills. Upon course completion, Airmen could be called on to perform 35th SFS duties if there is a need for additional personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Osprey is approved for takeoff

U.S. Marine Corps joint terminal attack controllers communicate with a MV-22 Osprey during takeoff in Hokkaido, Japan, for a media day event during exercise Northern Viper 17Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for U.S. Marine personnel and aircraft, exercising Team Misawa’s ability to thrive with an influx of other service members. Various agencies, including the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight, 35th Force Support Squadron, 35th Medical Group, 35th Fighter Wing public affairs office and many more, offered equipment, resources and personnel to assist in sustaining NV17 training operations and objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Gorr, a 35th Medical Support Squadron emergency medical technician, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen transport a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Cope Angel 17 kicked off once an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot simulated ejection procedures near Draughon Range. Once the exercise began, APRS pararescuemen and their UH-60J Black Hawk located the pilot and transported him back to Misawa AB for medical treatment. This was the first time this type of exercise occured on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

Personnel from the 35th Medical Group and 35th Operations Group work with Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew to lift a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. This exercise showcased the interoperability abilities between the U.S. and Japan during rescue and triage operations. This was the first time this type of exercise occured on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, a 35th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew transport a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Once sending his location, rescue crews retrieved and transported the simulated injured pilot by a UH-60J Black Hawk back to Misawa AB. The purpose of this exercise showcased the bilateral alliance between the U.S. and Japan during possible rescue and triage operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

Personnel from the 35th Medical Group and 35th Operations Group work with Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew to lift a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. This exercise showcased the interoperability abilities between the U.S. and Japan during rescue and triage operations. This was the first time this type of exercise occured on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, a 35th Operations Support Squaron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialist, lights a flare during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Japan held Cope Angel 17 for the first time on mainland Japan in order to strengthen interoperability between the Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron and the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Team pararescueman, stationed at Akita Air Base, Japan, checks the airway, breathing and compressions of a simulated downed pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. The exercise tested bilateral coordination skills between the JASDF and U.S. service members with their target goal being a one-hour response time. This was the first time JASDF conducted the exercise on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

U.S. Air Force Capt. Phil McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, waits for Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Team pararescuemen out of Akita Air Base, Japan, during exercise Cope Angel 17, at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Cope Angel 17 focused on bilateral integration of Japanese rescue assets and Misawa AB F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen from Akita Air Base, Japan, respond to a simulated downed pilot as a UH-60J Black Hawk flies overhead during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. All pilots are equipped with survival equipment for situations they would have to eject from their aircraft and wait to be rescued. The equipment includes life-saving survival equipment capable for use during an ejection and waiting for rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force rescue team member gives a thumbs up to a UH-60J Black Hawk rescue team pilot from Akita Air Base, Japan, during the start of exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. The exercise simulated the search and rescue of a down pilot. The rescue team flew to Draughon Range to recover the pilot and returned the patient to Misawa AB for examination at the 35th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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