Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Takuya Musashi, Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron emergency medical technician, right, administers a nasopharyngeal airway to U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Alvarez, 18th AES chief of clinical management, during a bilateral training, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. Members of the 18th AES undergo extensive training to respond to various emergency medical scenarios, ensuring they are prepared to evacuate, treat and transport wounded military and civilian personnel at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
| Date Taken: | 05.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.29.2026 00:48 |
| Photo ID: | 9713793 |
| VIRIN: | 260513-F-BX586-1978 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 13.59 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 11 |
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