U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron demonstrate loading simulated patients on a KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 for Japan Air Self-Defense Force AES members during bilateral training, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. As the only aeromedical evacuation squadron in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, the 18th AES practices working with bilateral and joint partners, preparing for critical operations that occur within the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
| Date Taken: | 05.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.29.2026 00:48 |
| Photo ID: | 9713771 |
| VIRIN: | 260513-F-BX586-1372 |
| Resolution: | 5070x3373 |
| Size: | 6.7 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 29 |
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