U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 33rd Rescue Squadron pose with Japan Air Self-Defense Force AES members in front of a KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, after bilateral training, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. The inaugural U.S. Air Force and JASDF AES training successfully utilized a KC-130J for hands-on training, cementing joint interoperability and strengthening bilateral partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
| Date Taken: | 05.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.29.2026 00:48 |
| Photo ID: | 9713768 |
| VIRIN: | 260513-F-BX586-1097 |
| Resolution: | 5252x3494 |
| Size: | 3.56 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 27 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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