(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    374CES conducts RADR during SRI [Image 3 of 25]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    Two yellow Caterpillar construction machines are actively working on a paved surface during dusk or dawn under overcast skies. A CAT M318D wheeled excavator is breaking up concrete or pavement debris while a CAT wheel loader operates nearby. At least one person in military-style camouflage uniform is visible observing the operation.

    YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, JAPAN

    10.27.2020

    Photo by Yasuo Osakabe 

    374th Airlift Wing

    A rapid airfield damage repair team with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron operates heavy machinery to remove concrete during Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. The 374th CES conducted the RADR method, which tested both aspects of explosive ordnance disposal, clearing the runway of ordnance after an attack and is followed by the process of repairing the runway. The SRI assessed the Yokota's readiness across the range of military operations in a complex and dynamic international security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 10.27.2020
    Date Posted: 10.28.2020 04:35
    Photo ID: 6405055
    VIRIN: 201027-F-PM645-1091
    Resolution: 3600x2100
    Size: 6.33 MB
    Location: YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, JP
    Web Views: 47
    Downloads: 12

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    This work, 374CES conducts RADR during SRI [Image 25 of 25], by Yasuo Osakabe, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

    GALLERY

    A person in military camouflage uniform is working with heavy construction or engineering equipment at either sunrise or sunset, surrounded by dust or smoke. The dramatic backlighting creates a silhouette effect against a golden sky with cloud cover. The scene appears to be a military engineering or construction operation in a dusty, open terrain environment.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms and tactical vests are rendering a salute, standing in front of a large yellow front-end loader or wheel loader. The soldiers are wearing combat helmets and body armor with reflective safety strips visible on their vests. The image appears to be taken at dusk or dawn at what looks like a military construction or engineering site.
    Two yellow Caterpillar construction machines are actively working on a paved surface during dusk or dawn under overcast skies. A CAT M318D wheeled excavator is breaking up concrete or pavement debris while a CAT wheel loader operates nearby. At least one person in military-style camouflage uniform is visible observing the operation.
    A nighttime military engineering or construction operation showing uniformed personnel working on what appears to be a surface repair or preparation task. One soldier is using a hose to spray water on a dark surface while others stand nearby holding tools. A yellow Caterpillar M318D wheeled excavator is illuminated in the background.
    A person in military camouflage uniform and a respirator/dust mask is working at night near a large bulk bag (FIBC/super sack) that is actively dispensing a powdery or granular material. The material is creating a significant dust cloud around the worker. Blue machinery is visible in the background, and the scene is illuminated by artificial lighting.
    A nighttime military operation on what appears to be an airfield or tarmac, involving multiple personnel in camouflage uniforms working around heavy equipment. A significant amount of vapor or steam is visible near the center of the scene, suggesting a cryogenic or pressurized substance is being handled. The operation involves at least two large vehicles, including a telescoping boom lift and a specialized military truck.
    Three individuals wearing camouflage uniforms and white dust masks are working at night, shoveling or spreading a powdery gray material in what appears to be a pit or excavated area. The scene is illuminated by artificial lighting, with dust or steam rising visibly around the workers. Heavy machinery or vehicles are visible in the background.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting what appears to be a CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) training exercise or response operation at night. The central figure is wearing a full gas mask and protective hood while handling rubber gloves, suggesting preparation for or decontamination from a hazardous environment. Additional personnel and military equipment, including a yellow CAT vehicle, are visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting nighttime concrete repair operations on what appears to be an airfield or runway. They are working with a specialized concrete mixing/dispensing vehicle, spreading and leveling freshly poured concrete using long-handled tools. The scene is illuminated by bright work lights mounted on the vehicle, with steam rising from the fresh concrete.
    A worker wearing a respirator/dust mask is operating or maintaining heavy industrial machinery in a dusty or smoky environment. The scene appears to be an industrial or construction setting with significant airborne particulates visible in the background lighting. The worker is engaged with mechanical components including chains, hydraulic arms, and structural metal framework.
    The image shows wet concrete or cement slurry being mixed or agitated with a yellow-handled tool. The material appears to be in a fluid, semi-liquid state with visible ripples, foam, and splashing patterns. This appears to be an active construction or industrial mixing process captured in close-up.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and helmets are gathered in a circle during a nighttime field exercise or training operation. The scene is illuminated by artificial lighting, with heavy construction equipment visible in the background. The personnel appear to be receiving a briefing or conducting a debrief near what appears to be an airfield or open terrain.
    A military training exercise is taking place on a paved outdoor area, likely a base or airfield. Two instructors or evaluators facing away from the camera are addressing a group of approximately 15-20 uniformed personnel standing in a semicircle. The text 'TRNG ONLY' visible on one vest confirms this is a training scenario, not a combat deployment.
    A convoy of heavy construction equipment, predominantly Caterpillar (CAT) branded machinery, is moving in a line along what appears to be a military airfield taxiway or runway. The lead vehicle is a CAT skid steer loader with a bucket attachment, operated by a single visible driver. A large aircraft hangar, control tower, and evergreen trees are visible in the background.
    The image shows a demolition or clearance operation at what appears to be a military installation or airfield. Heavy construction equipment, including a front-end loader, is actively clearing debris from a concrete surface where structures have been demolished. Personnel in military-style uniforms are visible on the right side of the frame near remaining small outbuildings.
    A group of military personnel in woodland camouflage uniforms and body armor are walking across a damaged or debris-strewn tarmac area, likely at an airfield. Several individuals are wearing colored armbands (orange and green), which typically indicate roles or teams during military exercises. The setting and attire suggest this is a training exercise or readiness drill at a military installation.
    A yellow Caterpillar (CAT) compact track loader, model 297D, is captured in motion on a gravel construction site. The machine is carrying debris or gravel in its front bucket and appears to be moving at speed, evidenced by motion blur in the background. A second yellow CAT wheel loader is visible in the background, also operating on the same site.
    Three military personnel in camouflage uniforms and protective gear are performing cleanup or repair work on a paved surface, likely an airfield or military installation. Two soldiers in the foreground are using tools — a broom and what appears to be a shovel — to clear debris from a damaged area of pavement. The setting appears to be an outdoor military base with vehicles and structures visible in the background.
    A military service member wearing U.S. Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage helmet is shown in close-up. The individual is wearing black-framed glasses and a white N95 respirator mask with yellow straps. Text written on tape affixed to the helmet reads 'A.C.' and 'IGAL-SILVER SCOTT', likely indicating a last name identifier.
    Two military personnel in woodland camouflage uniforms and protective masks are repairing a crack or hole in a concrete surface, likely an airfield runway or taxiway. One soldier is pouring a cement/concrete mixture from a white bucket while the other uses a trowel to spread the material. Additional military personnel and heavy equipment are visible in the background, suggesting a larger airfield damage repair exercise or operation.
    A military personnel member wearing woodland camouflage BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) is performing concrete or pavement repair work, smoothing fresh cement/mortar with a trowel. The individual is kneeling on a damaged concrete surface, applying and leveling a repair patch. Tape labels are visible on the uniform, including text reading 'OSAF' and what appears to be a name.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and helmets are gathered on an airfield tarmac, appearing to conduct a training exercise or damage assessment operation. Heavy construction equipment, including a CAT excavator and a skid-steer loader, is positioned nearby, suggesting runway repair or airfield damage repair (ADR) operations. Mountains and military base infrastructure are visible in the background.
    Military personnel are conducting airfield operations on a tarmac, with one soldier in camouflage uniform and face mask walking alongside a CAT skid-steer loader operated by another service member. A large U.S. Air Force aircraft, identifiable as a KC-10 Extender tanker, is visible in the background on the flight line. The setting appears to be a U.S. Air Force base with mountains visible in the distance.
    The image shows a demolition or excavation site on a paved surface, featuring a pile of broken concrete and rubble in the center. The area has been marked with red boundary lines, suggesting a controlled work zone. A small plant or weed is visible growing among the debris.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms and helmets are positioned near heavy equipment, including a yellow skid-steer loader with a visible '2,000 LBS' capacity marking. One soldier is giving a thumbs-up gesture while the other has a raised fist, suggesting coordination or signaling during an operational task. The setting appears to be a military base or work site with additional vehicles and structures visible in the background.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    rapid airfield damage repair

    TAGS

    USAF
    Readiness
    Rapid Airfield Damage Repair
    RADR
    Agile Combat Employment
    Civil Engineering

    OPTIONS

  •   Register/Login to Download
  •   Validate Your Account to Download
  •   Connect My Placements
  •   Download Photo
  •   Download Gallery
  •   Add to My Albums
  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery