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    U.S. Navy conducts bilateral casualty evacuation exercise in support of Valiant Shield [Image 12 of 18]

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    A maritime search and rescue operation is underway, with personnel in a yellow inflatable rescue raft transferring a casualty wrapped in a thermal/emergency blanket to a helicopter. At least one rescuer displays a Red Cross armband, indicating medical personnel involvement. The raft bears a Japanese Rising Sun naval ensign, identifying this as a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) operation.

    IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    06.21.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett 

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members with Air Rescue Squadron (ARS) 71, Fleet Air Wing 31, secure a simulated casualty during a casualty evacuation exercise in support of Valiant Shield 2026 in Japan, June 23, 2026. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

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    Date Taken: 06.21.2026
    Date Posted: 06.28.2026 20:51
    Photo ID: 9779223
    VIRIN: 260623-M-TB340-1800
    Resolution: 3253x4879
    Size: 1.73 MB
    Location: IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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    A U.S. Navy servicemember identified by nametape as 'Stanley' holds up an orange life vest or flotation device, apparently demonstrating or inspecting it for a group of personnel. The setting appears to be a military airbase, likely in Japan, based on visible Japanese text on a vehicle and the presence of Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel in green flight suits and blue camouflage uniforms. The scene suggests a joint training or safety briefing exercise between U.S. Navy and Japanese military personnel.
    A dark blue military flying boat or amphibious aircraft, bearing a Japanese roundel insignia and the number '09', is captured in low-altitude flight over what appears to be a coastal or waterfront facility. The aircraft is flying very close to the ground above a paved road flanked by red and white fencing and barriers. The overcast sky and mountainous background suggest a location in Japan, likely a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force base.
    Three female military personnel are posing for a selfie on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. Two individuals are wearing U.S. Navy camouflage uniforms with tactical vests and gear, while the third is wearing a blue digital camouflage uniform consistent with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The mood is friendly and informal, suggesting an allied forces interaction or joint exercise.
    Two military personnel are seated and engaged in conversation in what appears to be a medical or transport facility interior. One individual wears a U.S. Navy NWU Type III (woodland digital) uniform with the name tape 'WILCOX' and 'U.S. NAVY' visible, along with a command patch. The other individual wears a blue digital camouflage uniform consistent with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) dress, and has a red cross medical tag attached to their uniform.
    A military personnel member, wearing communication headphones and tactical gloves, is examining or preparing an advanced flight helmet inside what appears to be a military aircraft. The individual's uniform displays a rising sun emblem patch, suggesting affiliation with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). An orange equipment bag is visible in the foreground, and additional personnel and mounted equipment are visible in the background.
    Two individuals are seated inside what appears to be a military or patrol aircraft, looking out through a circular porthole window. The image is heavily backlit, rendering the subjects largely in silhouette against the bright exterior light coming through the window. The window appears to have water droplets or condensation on it, suggesting flight through clouds or precipitation.
    A person wearing a black wetsuit with 'CHIH' branding is crouched on the deck of a vessel, handling diving equipment including a hose or regulator. They are wearing tactical gloves and a dive watch, working near an inflated yellow rubber dinghy or life raft. The setting appears to be a maritime environment with open water visible in the background.
    A person wearing a black wetsuit is positioned on an inflatable rescue boat (orange/yellow rigid inflatable boat) on open water under overcast skies. They appear to be interacting with or inspecting a large outboard motor or mechanical equipment mounted nearby. The scene suggests a maritime rescue, diving, or military/coast guard operation.
    A person in a black wetsuit and flight helmet with antenna sits on an inflated yellow life raft positioned at the open door of a military aircraft. In the background, a seaplane or flying boat is visible on the water surface under overcast skies. The scene appears to depict a maritime search-and-rescue or combat swimmer operation.
    A gray naval vessel is anchored or operating in open coastal waters under overcast skies, with mountainous islands visible in the background. The photo appears to be taken from another vessel or low-flying aircraft, as a dark structural element (likely a wing or boom) is visible in the upper right corner. Several small orange/yellow objects are visible in the water near the ship, suggesting a maritime exercise or operation in progress.
    The image depicts a maritime rescue or training operation in rough sea conditions. Multiple personnel wearing helmets, wetsuits, and life jackets are crowded onto a yellow inflatable life raft. The scene appears to involve a helicopter or vessel door on the left, suggesting a hoist or transfer operation is underway.
    A maritime search and rescue operation is underway, with personnel in a yellow inflatable rescue raft transferring a casualty wrapped in a thermal/emergency blanket to a helicopter. At least one rescuer displays a Red Cross armband, indicating medical personnel involvement. The raft bears a Japanese Rising Sun naval ensign, identifying this as a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) operation.
    Military or naval personnel in camouflage uniforms are providing medical aid to a casualty. A person's arm is being bandaged while the patient is covered with a mylar emergency thermal blanket. At least one responder is wearing an orange life jacket, suggesting a maritime rescue or shipboard medical scenario.
    A military service member wearing camouflage uniform, orange safety vest, black NRS helmet, and protective eyewear is working with rescue or emergency equipment in what appears to be a confined space, possibly inside a military aircraft or vessel. The individual is handling various pieces of gear including what appears to be a mylar emergency blanket, straps, and other rescue equipment. The setting suggests a search and rescue or emergency response operation or training exercise.
    A military personnel member wearing U.S. Navy camouflage (NWU Type III), an orange life jacket, black helmet, and protective eyewear is reviewing documents inside what appears to be a military vessel or aircraft. The individual is holding a pen and examining papers labeled 'Casualty' alongside another person partially visible on the right. The scene suggests a medical triage or casualty documentation exercise.
    The image shows the interior of a military medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) aircraft with a patient on a litter covered by a mylar emergency thermal blanket. A patient monitor displaying vital signs is suspended from the overhead structure, showing readings including heart rate of 71 and other physiological parameters. Military personnel in uniform are visible on both sides of the aircraft cabin.
    Two personnel in green flight suits are loading or unloading equipment from a military helicopter through an orange inflatable tunnel or gangway structure. The helicopter appears to be a dark gray/blue naval or military rotary-wing aircraft with a visible 'RESCUE' marking and arrow. The scene suggests a shipboard or maritime operation, with the orange structure serving as a covered boarding/loading passage.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are transferring a casualty covered with a gold emergency thermal blanket onto a stretcher near the open rear of an ambulance. The scene appears to be a medical evacuation operation or disaster response exercise conducted on a wet tarmac or pavement in overcast conditions. A civilian emergency responder in a blue uniform and white helmet is visible assisting near the ambulance.

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