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Members of the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department transport a simulated fallen comrade after a fuel explosion during Phase II of an Operational Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2014. These exercise situations train Airmen to sharpen their life saving skills for real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Patrick Ciccarone)


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Members of the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department transport a simulated fallen comrade after a fuel explosion during Phase II of an Operational Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2014. These exercise situations train Airmen to sharpen their life saving skills for real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Patrick Ciccarone)

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during a dissimilar air combat-training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2017. The DAC-T is a practice of using various aircraft, while integrating with other national forces, to execute one common goal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots sit through a dissimilar air combat-training brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2017. The DAC-T allows for U.S. and JASDF pilots to identify any potential errors in their tactics, as well as visualize how working with other nations will be like during large force exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-2 Viper Zeros prepare for take-off during a dissimilar air combat-training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2017. The F-16s had the duty of providing a suppression of enemy air defenses and escorting the F-2s into the targets area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 Viper Zeros wait on standby as F-16 Fighting Falcons prepare to deploy for a dissimilar air combat-training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2017. The F-16s escorted and cleared the area of enemy ground-to- air missiles and ensured the F-2s were not targeted as they focused on deploying their air-to- ground missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots sit in a dissimilar air combat-training brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2017. During the brief, personnel discussed any mistakes, communication problems and tactic differences that occurred during the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Patrick O'Connell, a 35th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, checks flight controls during exercise Keen Sword 17, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2016. Exercises like Keen Sword are a decisive demonstration of the strength of the friendship between the people, and provide an indispensible field training environment for enhancing mutual understanding of each country's tactics, communication protocols, procedutres and general interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Forystek, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepares to depart during exercise Keen Sword 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2016. Approximately 24 aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, honed in on joint-tactics, while breaking language barriers among the pilots. For more than 50 years, the U.S.-Japan Alliance has been the foundation of peave and security in Northeast Asia and the cornerstone of U.S. engagement in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2, flies to Hokkaido Port during bilateral exercise Keen Sword 17, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2016. The fundamental role of U.S. forces in Japan is to deter aggression and maintain peace and security in the region and is an essential component of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Benham, a 35th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, dons his piloting gloves before flight during bilateral exercise Keen Sword 17, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2016. The exercise had various scenarios, including defending the Hokkaido Port, in Hokkaido, Japan, from a multitude of enemies. The U.S. has maintained a diplomatic, economic, and military presence in the Pacific throughout our nation's history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Benham, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, loads a tape into an air combat maneuvering instrument, prior to taking flight during exercise Keen Sword 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2016. The 35th Fighter Wing focused on combat readiness and partnered with the VAQ-135 Naval Unit and the Japan Air Self-Defense Forces to work on joint tactics to practice a defensive counter-air scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Patrick O'Connell, left, a 35th Maintenance Squadron crew chief and Capt. Kyle Benham, right, a 35th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, performs a pre-flight check during exercise Keen Sword 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2016. Misawa participated in a series of bilateral exercises, showcasing the positive relationship with our Japanese host nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department use firetrucks to extinguish flames during an aircraft crash burn at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2016. Firetrucks can hold approximately 3,000 gallons of water and spray up to 750 gallons of water per minute. Firetrucks are also equipped with boom sticks, which are used to reach higher elevationd flames and can spray directly down on the fires. The demonstration is part of Misawa's Fire Prevention Week to showcase firefighitng tactics with the public. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)