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    Restoring the flow: 18th CES leads recovery operations after Typhoon Dolphin [Image 3 of 9]

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    A military service member in camouflage uniform oversees excavation work at what appears to be a construction or utility repair site. A yellow excavator bucket is actively digging in a muddy trench that contains blue pipes and standing water. The overcast conditions and wet soil suggest recent or ongoing rainfall complicating the operation.

    KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    08.07.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo 

    18th Wing

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Howard, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuel System Maintenance non-commissioned officer in charge, conducts dewatering operations at Kadena Air Base, Aug. 8, 2026. Dewatering is a process that uses sump pumps to remove water from the excavation area and locate the ruptured water line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Arnet Tamayo)

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    Date Taken: 08.07.2026
    Date Posted: 08.10.2026 21:29
    Photo ID: 9861810
    VIRIN: 260808-F-KO634-1045
    Resolution: 2346x3526
    Size: 2.31 MB
    Location: KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP
    Web Views: 5
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    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting construction or emergency response work in muddy, waterlogged conditions. A yellow CAT excavator and a blue Kobelco excavator are present on the site, with workers managing hoses and equipment in standing water. The overcast, rainy conditions suggest this may be flood mitigation or storm damage response operations.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform and cap is operating a yellow Caterpillar (CAT) backhoe loader from inside the enclosed cab. The equipment appears to be in use at an outdoor construction or earthmoving site under overcast skies. At least one other uniformed individual is partially visible on the left side of the frame.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform oversees excavation work at what appears to be a construction or utility repair site. A yellow excavator bucket is actively digging in a muddy trench that contains blue pipes and standing water. The overcast conditions and wet soil suggest recent or ongoing rainfall complicating the operation.
    A blue hose or pipe is actively discharging a large volume of muddy, sediment-laden water onto a dirt surface near a grassy embankment. The water is splashing forcefully, creating turbulence and pooling in the surrounding muddy terrain. This appears to be a dewatering or pumping operation, likely at a construction or excavation site.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are conducting excavation and construction work in heavy rain using a CAT (Caterpillar) excavator. Workers are operating in muddy, waterlogged conditions, suggesting emergency infrastructure repair or construction operations. The scene depicts a coordinated effort with multiple personnel and heavy equipment working simultaneously in adverse weather.
    Two military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are measuring a large concrete cylindrical structure, likely a manhole or drainage unit, that has been partially installed in an excavated trench. One soldier leans over the top holding a tape measure while the other crouches at ground level holding the opposite end. The concrete structure has yellow and gray banding with Japanese text markings, suggesting this activity is taking place at a U.S. military installation in Japan.
    A person wearing military camouflage uniform is working in a muddy excavation pit, bent over and reaching down into standing water and mud. The scene appears to involve infrastructure repair work, likely on a buried pipe or utility line. The conditions are extremely muddy and wet, suggesting recent heavy rainfall or flooding.
    The image shows an excavated trench containing underground utility infrastructure, including large corroded pipes and a blue submersible pump surrounded by muddy water. Workers appear to be conducting repair or replacement operations on what looks like aging water or sewer lines. The excavation reveals multiple pipe systems and temporary pumping equipment managing groundwater intrusion.
    Two individuals wearing military camouflage uniforms are working in a dirt excavation trench, repairing or installing a water pipe. They appear to be applying a blue pipe repair clamp or coupling to a dark pipe buried underground. The scene suggests a military engineering or civil affairs water infrastructure repair operation.

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