After the crash: Search and recovery

Photo By Derek VanHorn | Evidence from a simulated C-130 Hercules crash is marked on the scene at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2014. Members of the 35th Force Support Squadron constructed a search and recovery team to recover casualties and evidence as part of Beverly Sunrise 15-1, an exercise that involved five Pacific Air Forces wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)  

MISAWA AIR BASE, JAPAN

12.17.2014

Story by Senior Airman Derek VanHorn 

35th Fighter Wing

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan - During this past week's exercise, Beverly Sunrise 15-1, Airmen from Misawa Air Base, Japan, were tested on their readiness capabilities in a variety of ways.

The final exercise inject was the simulated crash of a C-130 Hercules that required the search and recovery team from the 35th Force Support Squadron. The recovery team's mission was to recover remains and tag evidence to be used in the crash investigation.

• Date Taken: 12.17.2014
• Date Posted: 12.17.2014 21:32
• Story ID: 150592
• Location: MISAWA AIR BASE, JP