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    Three military personnel in olive drab/OCP uniforms are gathered in what appears to be a military warehouse or supply facility. A female service member is pinning something onto the shoulder of a male service member who is smiling broadly, while a third male service member observes from behind. The interaction appears to be a promotion ceremony or award pinning.

    MISAWA, JAPAN

    07.15.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Kyle Blackham 

    Utah National Guard Public Affairs

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Yao, left, receives assistance from Staff Sgt. Michelle Alejo-Huazano, emergency management specialist assigned to the 163rd Civil Engineer Squadron, California Air National Guard, while donning Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear to demonstrate the Expedient Personnel Decontamination (EPD) system in advance for Exercise Serow Samurai at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2026.The exercise uses a hub-and-spoke model, with the Emergency Operations Center CBRN Control Center managing the common operating picture while a four-person response team conducts dismounted operations and real-time reporting in the field. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kyle Blackham)

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    Date Taken: 07.15.2026
    Date Posted: 07.24.2026 17:23
    Photo ID: 9828119
    VIRIN: 260714-Z-YU218-1123
    Resolution: 5634x4024
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    Location: MISAWA, JP
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    A military classroom briefing or training session is underway, with one uniformed service member standing at the front presenting to approximately 10 seated personnel. The room contains CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) training materials, including posters referencing the M50 Protective Mask and Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP). A projection screen displays training imagery related to hazardous environment operations.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are engaged in a face-to-face discussion at a table during what appears to be a training or briefing session. The soldier facing the camera has a name tape reading 'WINCHELL' and 'U.S. AIR FORCE' visible on his uniform. A presentation screen and a 'Mission-Oriented Protective Posture' banner are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force service member with the name tape 'BRAUN' is seated in what appears to be a briefing room, listening attentively with his hand raised to his chin in a contemplative pose. He is wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with visible patches including a U.S. flag and a unit patch. A second service member is visible in the background, also in OCP uniform.
    A man in a camouflage-patterned jacket is presenting in front of a projected slideshow titled 'Radio Waves.' He is gesturing with his hands while speaking, appearing to explain technical content about radio wave characteristics. The presentation slide contains bullet points referencing temperature thresholds, startup times, net changes, and waveform information.
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    A smiling man wearing a camouflage-patterned jacket is photographed in what appears to be a U.S. Air Force facility. Behind him on the wall are wooden plaques displaying Air Force enlisted rank insignia, including Senior Master Sergeant and Master Sergeant chevrons, along with the U.S. Air Force symbol. The setting suggests a military briefing room or common area.
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    A U.S. Air Force enlisted member wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is speaking or presenting, likely in a briefing or classroom setting. The name tape reads 'YAO' and rank insignia indicates Senior Airman. The individual is gesturing with both hands, suggesting active communication or instruction.
    Military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are gathered around a table covered with aerial/satellite map imagery. Two soldiers in the foreground are examining a ruggedized tactical tablet displaying what appears to be drone or surveillance footage. The setting appears to be a planning or operations briefing environment.
    Two female U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are examining a ruggedized tablet or handheld device together in what appears to be an indoor military facility. The service member on the left, identified by her name tape as 'Christensen,' wears glasses and holds a Staff Sergeant rank insignia. The service member on the right wears a 'CBRN' (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) specialty patch.
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    Two military personnel are seated at a table reviewing a tactical map and a ruggedized tablet device. In the background, two additional uniformed individuals are seated and observing. The setting appears to be a formal briefing or planning room with blue chairs and wooden wall panels.
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    Three military personnel in olive drab/OCP uniforms are gathered in what appears to be a military warehouse or supply facility. A female service member is pinning something onto the shoulder of a male service member who is smiling broadly, while a third male service member observes from behind. The interaction appears to be a promotion ceremony or award pinning.
    Three military personnel are gathered in what appears to be a supply or equipment room. A female soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is assisting a male soldier in woodland camouflage with what appears to be a medical tourniquet or equipment fitting on his wrist/forearm. A third male soldier in the background observes while holding a disposable coffee cup.
    A U.S. Air Force service member wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is examining or demonstrating something on an older woodland camouflage uniform/garment. The individual has a name tape reading 'KOLK' and an 'AIR FORCE' tape visible, along with a unit patch and U.S. flag patch on the left sleeve. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility such as a hangar or warehouse.
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    An artillery shell or projectile is lying on grass near a shrub or hedge. The cylindrical munition is gray/silver in color with green band markings and Cyrillic text visible on its body. The item appears to be an unfired or expended ordnance round photographed in an outdoor setting.
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    Military personnel wearing CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) protective gear including gas masks and camouflage uniforms are conducting a field training exercise on a grassy area. Multiple white plastic sheeting bundles are arranged across the ground, likely simulating casualties or contaminated materials. A red boundary rope/line is visible demarcating a specific zone within the exercise area.
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    Three military personnel are engaged in what appears to be a training exercise involving close-quarters combat or detainee handling techniques. One individual wearing a tan tactical helmet with the name 'WINCHELL' on a patch is interacting with a red-haired soldier in woodland camouflage, while a third soldier in multicam gear observes. The setting is an outdoor environment with dense green vegetation in the background.
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    A military or emergency response personnel is wearing full CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) protective gear, including a gas mask, tactical helmet, and camouflage uniform. The individual is holding and inspecting a dark olive-colored container while wearing blue nitrile gloves over black rubber gloves, suggesting a hazardous materials handling procedure. The setting appears to be an outdoor training or operational environment with green vegetation in the background.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are observed from behind in an outdoor training or operational environment. The individual on the right is wearing full CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) protective gear including a gas mask, tactical helmet with communications equipment, and blue nitrile gloves, and appears to be gesturing or pointing toward a cleared area. The scene suggests a CBRN defense exercise or hazmat assessment scenario.
    Two individuals in military camouflage uniforms and gas masks are standing on a rocky, dark terrain surrounded by green vegetation. They appear to be conducting a CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) assessment or reconnaissance exercise, with one person appearing to take notes or use a device. The setting appears to be an outdoor industrial or post-industrial landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
    A military or law enforcement personnel in full CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) protective gear is handling a sealed evidence or sample bag in an outdoor environment. The individual is wearing a gas mask, tactical helmet with communications equipment, camouflage uniform, and blue nitrile gloves over black protective gloves. The setting appears to be a debris-strewn outdoor area, suggesting a field operation or training exercise.

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