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    A soldier in full tactical gear, including a multicam camouflage uniform, plate carrier vest, and ballistic helmet with communications equipment, holds an open notebook and pen in an outdoor covered pavilion area. The individual appears to be taking notes or reviewing written information during what appears to be a military training exercise or briefing. The setting is a green, park-like environment with trees and picnic tables visible in the background.

    MISAWA, JAPAN

    07.19.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Kyle Blackham 

    Utah National Guard Public Affairs

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Yao, an emergency management specialist assigned to the 163rd Civil Engineer Squadron, California Air National Guard, records information while surveying the area during Exercise Serow Samurai at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2026. Airmen are evaluated on their ability to detect hazards, verify equipment readings, report accurately, protect samples, maintain chain of custody, and prevent cross-contamination during simulated CBRN response operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kyle Blackham)

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    Date Taken: 07.19.2026
    Date Posted: 07.24.2026 17:23
    Photo ID: 9828156
    VIRIN: 260719-Z-YU218-1044
    Resolution: 5634x4024
    Size: 5.71 MB
    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.
    Two military personnel are seated in what appears to be a briefing or meeting room with blue chairs. The foreground subject, a bald man in an olive/tan t-shirt, is taking notes on a spiral notebook while appearing to listen attentively. In the background, a second service member in full camouflage uniform is working on a laptop computer.
    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.
    A U.S. Air Force service member named Hughes, wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with Master Sergeant rank insignia, is working on a Dell laptop at a conference table. The setting appears to be a briefing room or classroom with blue auditorium-style chairs visible in the background. Text on the wall behind him appears to be the Airman's Creed.
    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.
    Three U.S. Air Force personnel in military uniforms are gathered around a table reviewing content on a tablet device. The leftmost individual is identified by a name tape reading 'DRYER' and wears a U.S. Air Force patch. They appear to be in a briefing or operations room with the Airman's Creed displayed on the wall behind them.
    A US Air Force servicemember with the last name 'Yao,' wearing a CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) patch, is seated next to a civilian woman and pointing at a ruggedized military tablet or device she is holding. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility, with Air Force insignia plaques visible on the wall in the background. The interaction suggests instruction or demonstration of the device.
    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.
    A female military service member in olive/tan uniform reads a booklet or pamphlet in what appears to be a military hangar or staging area. The booklet appears to be labeled 'EMERGENCY MAN...' suggesting emergency management material. Several other uniformed personnel are visible in the background amid military gear and equipment.
    A U.S. Air Force airman wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is speaking and gesturing in what appears to be a military supply or equipment storage facility. The airman, identified by the name tape as 'Christensen,' is holding documents or a clipboard while addressing someone off-camera. The background shows shelving units stocked with various military equipment, cases, and red generators.
    A U.S. Air Force service member, identified by name tape as 'STENSEN' with the rank of Senior Airman, reviews documents with two other individuals in what appears to be a military warehouse or hangar facility. The Airman is in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and is pointing to specific sections of the paperwork. The setting suggests a logistics, training, or operational briefing context.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms, along with several civilians, are gathered inside a large warehouse or hangar facility. They appear to be engaged in a training or instructional activity involving large white plastic/parachute-like material spread across the floor. Papers and documents are laid out on the ground, suggesting a structured learning exercise.
    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.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is assisting a civilian or fellow service member with fitting a military gas mask (M50 or similar CBRN protective mask). The setting appears to be a military supply or equipment storage room with shelving units visible in the background. This appears to be a training or equipment fitting session.
    A military personnel member is donning or adjusting an M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask (JSGPM) gas mask while wearing woodland camouflage MOPP (Mission Oriented Protective Posture) gear. The individual appears to be in a training or preparation scenario inside what appears to be a military facility or hangar. Both hands are actively adjusting the mask seal against the face.
    Two military personnel are shown inside what appears to be a hangar or maintenance facility. One soldier in a tan/olive t-shirt is adjusting or inspecting a gas mask (M50 or similar CBRN protective mask) worn by a second soldier in woodland camouflage uniform. This appears to be a training or equipment fitting exercise related to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense.
    A group of approximately six military and civilian personnel are gathered around a work table in what appears to be a hangar or maintenance facility. One person in military camouflage uniform is leaning over the table while another individual demonstrates or operates a handheld electronic device. The setting suggests a training or briefing session involving technical equipment.
    A female U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is handling a small object, possibly a swab or test strip, being passed to her by another person's hand. A second individual in civilian clothing stands in the background observing. The setting appears to be a military warehouse or supply facility.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is focused on a detailed task at a table, handling small items with precision. Two other soldiers in the background observe the activity in what appears to be an indoor military facility. A digital timer/clock is visible in the background displaying numbers.
    A civilian instructor is presenting a briefing titled 'Radio Waves' to a mixed group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and civilian-clothed individuals in what appears to be a U.S. Air Force conference room. The presenter is pointing at a projected slide displaying a data table. The setting includes U.S. Air Force insignia and rank insignia plaques mounted on the wall.
    Military personnel are conducting what appears to be a CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) training exercise inside a hangar or warehouse facility. A trainee wearing woodland camouflage MOPP gear and a gas mask is being assisted or evaluated while others in MultiCam/OCP uniforms observe. The word 'TRNG' (Training) is visible on the back of the protective suit.
    A young male military service member wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a tactical helmet and black plate carrier vest. His name tape reads 'DRYER' and a partial branch tape reading 'FORCE' (likely 'AIR FORCE') is visible. The photo appears to be taken outdoors during a training exercise or operational deployment.
    A soldier in full tactical gear, including a multicam camouflage uniform, plate carrier vest, and ballistic helmet with communications equipment, holds an open notebook and pen in an outdoor covered pavilion area. The individual appears to be taking notes or reviewing written information during what appears to be a military training exercise or briefing. The setting is a green, park-like environment with trees and picnic tables visible in the background.
    Two female military personnel in camouflage uniforms and tactical gear are engaged in what appears to be a field training exercise or operational briefing outdoors. The individual in the foreground, identified by a name tape as 'Christensen,' is wearing a tactical helmet and glasses while gesturing and speaking. The second individual is handling equipment from a hard-shell protective case.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are engaged in a CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) training or operational exercise. One soldier is assisting the other in donning blue nitrile protective gloves, while the second soldier is already equipped with a full-face gas mask and tactical vest. The setting appears to be an outdoor training area with green vegetation in the background.
    A military personnel wearing full CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) protective gear is kneeling on a grass field, operating a yellow handheld detection device. The individual is equipped with a gas mask, tactical helmet, woodland camouflage uniform, blue nitrile gloves, and a tactical vest with a name tape reading 'ALEJO-HUAZANO'. A red boundary tape is visible on the ground, indicating a demarcated hazard zone during what appears to be a training exercise.
    A military personnel wearing full CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) protective gear is operating in an outdoor environment. The individual is equipped with a gas mask, tactical helmet, camouflage uniform, blue nitrile gloves, and is holding a rugged tablet device alongside what appears to be a detection or sampling instrument with a red strap. The setting suggests a CBRN training exercise or hazmat reconnaissance operation.
    Two military personnel in woodland camouflage uniforms are kneeling on grass, appearing to conduct a field exercise involving equipment inspection or collection. The individual on the right is wearing a tactical helmet, gas mask, and blue nitrile gloves while handling items laid out on a white cloth. The scene suggests a CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) training exercise or evidence collection procedure.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting what appears to be a CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) training exercise outdoors. Both individuals are wearing protective gear including gas masks, tactical helmets, and blue nitrile gloves while handling a small cylindrical container. A collection of items is spread on a white sheet on the ground, suggesting evidence collection or hazardous material handling procedures.
    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.
    A military personnel wearing full CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) protective gear, including a gas mask and camouflage suit, is crouching over an inert training munition on a grassy field. The individual is using a yellow handheld detection device to scan or sample the object, which appears to be a practice bomb or ordnance marked with a blue band indicating inert/training status. This appears to be a military training exercise focused on hazardous material or unexploded ordnance detection.
    A military or emergency response personnel wearing full CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) protective gear, including a gas mask and camouflage suit, is crouching near a fence line in a grassy outdoor area. The individual appears to be using detection equipment to assess a suspicious cylindrical object on the ground. This appears to be either a training exercise or an actual hazardous material response operation.
    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.
    Two military personnel are engaged in what appears to be CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) training in an outdoor grassy area. Both individuals are wearing gas masks and protective gear, with one assisting the other in donning or adjusting MOPP (Mission Oriented Protective Posture) equipment. The setting is a green, wooded outdoor training area during daylight hours.
    Military personnel in CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) protective gear conduct a decontamination or hazmat training exercise in an outdoor grassy area. The foreground soldier, wearing woodland camouflage MOPP suit, gas mask, and blue protective gloves, is handling a body armor vest labeled 'CBRN'. A red boundary line separates zones, consistent with contamination control protocols.
    Two military personnel are wearing full CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) protective gear including gas masks, MOPP suits, and black rubber gloves in an outdoor training environment. The individual on the right, wearing a tactical helmet and plate carrier vest, appears to be administering or demonstrating the use of an auto-injector or similar medical device on the person to the left. This appears to be a military training exercise based on the 'TRNG ONLY' marking visible on the left person's gas mask.
    Military personnel in CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) protective gear conduct a training exercise on a grassy field. Personnel are wearing gas masks, protective suits in woodland and desert camouflage patterns, and black rubber gloves. A red boundary line is visible on the ground, and white sandbag-like objects are scattered across the exercise area.
    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.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are engaged in a CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) training exercise. One soldier wearing a tan tactical helmet and sunglasses is assisting a second soldier in donning or adjusting a gas mask/protective respirator. Additional personnel and military vehicles are visible in the background.
    A military personnel wearing full CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) protective gear is conducting what appears to be a hazardous material assessment or field exercise in an outdoor wooded area. The individual is communicating via radio while holding a sample vial, suggesting active field sampling or detection operations. The equipment and protective measures indicate this is likely a training exercise or real-world CBRN response scenario.
    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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