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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Airman Rin Shiba, security forces K-9 handler, and her military working dog participate in an explosives detection scenario during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2026. The exercise enhanced mission readiness by preparing handlers and their canine partners to conduct integrated defense in high-stress and contingency environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Derek Amsden, Army Veterinary Corps animal health specialist, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Marinelli, 35th Security Forces Squadron Military working dog handler, demonstrate canine tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) on a training mannequin during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2026. Canine trauma care training improved handlers’ ability to care for injured military working dogs during operations with U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Airman Rin Shiba, security forces military working dog handler, applies a tourniquet to a canine training mannequin during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2026. Canine trauma care training improved handlers’ ability to care for injured military working dogs during operations with U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

Simulated explosives sit on display for participants to study during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2026. The event enhanced allied interoperability by familiarizing Japan Air Self-Defense Force handlers with U.S. military working dog procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Staff Sgt. Masaki Murakami, left, 3rd Air Wing security forces K-9 handler, JASDF Tech. Sgt. Daiki Saito, security forces K-9 handler, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Goff, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, listen to a training scenario brief during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2026. The event enhanced allied interoperability by familiarizing JASDF handlers with U.S. military working dog procedures to strengthen combined security operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

A military working dog assigned to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) security forces sits next to its handler during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2026. The event enhanced allied interoperability by familiarizing JASDF handlers with U.S. military working dog procedures to strengthen combined security operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Airman Rin Shiba, security forces K-9 handler, and her military working dog train during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2026. The bilateral engagement reinforced a unified security posture at Misawa AB, enabling U.S. and Japanese forces to integrate rapidly during real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Masaki Murakami, 3rd Air Wing security forces K-9 handler, approaches a building with his military working dog during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2026. The bilateral engagement reinforced a unified security posture at Misawa AB, enabling U.S. and Japanese forces to integrate rapidly during real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog (MWD) Doris sits next to her handler during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2026. The event enhanced allied interoperability by familiarizing JASDF handlers with U.S. military working dog procedures to strengthen combined security operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog handlers assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force security forces K-9 handlers assigned to the 3rd and 4th Air Wings pose for a group photo at the end of a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 10, 2026. The exercise enhanced bilateral mission readiness by preparing handlers and their canine partners to conduct integrated defense in high-stress and contingency environments, enabling Misawa AB to rapidly respond to emerging threats and sustain operations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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KG26 Press Conference

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, right, Fifth Air Force commander, Japan Air Self-Defense Forces Gen. Takehiro Morita, middle, Chief of Staff, and Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force Lt. Gen. André Steur, commander, pose for a photo in front of a F-35A Lightning II during Exercise Kazaguruma Guardian 26 (KG26) trilateral exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2026. The exercise showcased allied integration, increasing effectiveness and supporting a credible, ready force posture in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)
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KG26 Press Conference

U.S. Airmen, Japan Air Self-Defense Forces and the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force members pose for a group photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II during Exercise Kazaguruma Guardian 26 (KG26) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2026. The KG26 trilateral exercise demonstrates the partners’ ability to integrate and operate seamlessly, enhancing collective readiness and reinforcing a shared commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)
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KG26 Press Conference

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, right, Fifth Air Force commander, Japan Air Self-Defense Forces Gen. Takehiro Morita, middle, Chief of Staff, and Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force Lt. Gen. André Steur, commander, shake hands during the Exercise Kazaguruma Guardian 26 (KG26) press conference at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2026. The leaders underscored coordinated multinational capabilities, improving readiness and reinforcing a unified approach to deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)
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KG26 Press Conference

The Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force Commodore Marcel ‘Bo’van Egmond, right, combat commander, shows U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, Fifth Air Force commander, a Royal Netherland F-35A Lightning II during Exercise Kazaguruma Guardian 26 (KG26) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2026. The event reflects a commitment to interoperability, enhancing readiness and ensuring a responsive presence across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)
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KG26 Press Conference

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, Fifth Air Force commander, addresses the media during the Exercise Kazaguruma Guardian 26 (KG26) press conference at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2026. The conference highlighted the KG26 exercise and how it reflects a unified commitment to interoperability, increasing readiness and ensuring a capable, responsive presence across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)
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250828-F-VQ736-1369

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron survey simulated patients during an aircraft mass casualty exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. By pushing Airmen to perform under realistic pressure, the 35th Fighter Wing sharpened its edge to protect both people and mission continuity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250828-F-VQ736-1059

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Batjer, left, and Senior Airman Jacob Millis, 35th Security Forces Squadron Airmen, evacuate a simulated patient during an aircraft mass casualty exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. Airmen refined critical medical and coordination procedures, keeping Misawa postured to respond swiftly under any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250828-F-VQ736-1139

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron strap a simulated patient to a stretcher during an aircraft mass casualty exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. The scenario stressed all levels of emergency operations, demonstrating the 35th Fighter Wing’s speed, precision, and readiness when seconds matter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250828-F-VQ736-1108

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing evacuate a simulated patient during an aircraft mass casualty exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. The scenario tested emergency procedures across both forces, sharpening the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to protect people and preserve mission effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250828-F-VQ736-1295

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group perform triage on simulated patients during an aircraft mass casualty exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. Practicing rapid triage and evacuation validated Misawa’s readiness to respond decisively when emergencies threaten mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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