Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Takuya Musashi, Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron emergency medical technician, left, initiates IV access for U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Vedder, 18th AES flight instructor standards and evaluations, during bilateral training, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. This event was the first bilateral iteration where JASDF AES were able to practice in a hands-on environment and move beyond simulations and actively work alongside the 18th AES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
| Date Taken: | 05.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.29.2026 00:48 |
| Photo ID: | 9713782 |
| VIRIN: | 260513-F-BX586-1757 |
| Resolution: | 7718x5145 |
| Size: | 12.56 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 25 |
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