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    Reaching Higher Ground: Kadena Air Base and Chatan Town Test Tsunami Evacuation Procedures [Image 2 of 9]

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    A U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform stands smiling on a grassy field while a group of children and adults gather behind him. The patch on his shoulder indicates affiliation with the U.S. Air Force. The setting appears to be an outdoor community or educational event, possibly on or near a military installation.

    KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    09.18.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta 

    18th Wing

    U.S. Air Force Col. Byron Buzan, 18th Mission Support Group commander, greets Chatan town residents during a tsunami evacuation exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2026. Kadena leadership collaborated with local officials, medical professionals, wing planners and community engagement personnel to strengthen emergency preparedness and community coordination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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    Date Taken: 09.18.2026
    Date Posted: 09.19.2026 00:41
    Photo ID: 9950975
    VIRIN: 260919-F-BX574-1070
    Resolution: 5238x3485
    Size: 7.15 MB
    Location: KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP
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    A Nirai Fire Department official in a blue uniform observes a group of civilians and a military personnel walking along a road shoulder. The scene appears to be in Okinawa, Japan, based on the Japanese text on the official's uniform and the local road markings. A mix of adults and children are walking together, with one person carrying an umbrella and another holding a child.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform stands smiling on a grassy field while a group of children and adults gather behind him. The patch on his shoulder indicates affiliation with the U.S. Air Force. The setting appears to be an outdoor community or educational event, possibly on or near a military installation.
    Three individuals are walking together on a paved road or tarmac in what appears to be a military installation. Two individuals are wearing US military camouflage uniforms (OCP pattern), while a third person wears a bright yellow safety vest with Japanese text and carries a white umbrella. A sign reading 'Clark Vista Housing' is visible in the background, suggesting a US military base, likely in Japan or Okinawa.
    A group of young children, likely on a school field trip, walk in a line along a paved path flanked by orange traffic cones. They are accompanied by several adult supervisors and are dressed in casual summer clothing with hats and lanyards. The setting appears to be an outdoor park or recreational area with lush green trees and grass under a partly cloudy sky.
    A group of children and adults walk past the Gate 1 entrance sign of Kadena Air Base, a U.S. Air Force installation. The sign features the U.S. Air Force logo and is topped with a traditional Okinawan-style red tile roof, reflecting the base's location in Okinawa, Japan. The group appears to be on a guided tour or organized visit to the base.
    A group of children accompanied by adult chaperones crosses a road at a marked crosswalk, likely during a school field trip or organized event. A black police-marked off-road utility vehicle (UTV) labeled 'POLICE' with the number '5' is parked nearby. The setting appears to be a military base or secured facility, suggested by perimeter fencing and the style of infrastructure.
    A group of children accompanied by adult chaperones walks in a line under a large covered structure or overpass marked '33 OHP'. The scene appears to be a school field trip or organized group outing in what looks like a facility or campus environment. A guide or leader at the front is gesturing with a raised hand, directing the group.
    A group of children, approximately 8-10 in number, are walking in a line along a paved path outdoors, accompanied by at least two adult chaperones. The setting appears to be a park or outdoor educational venue, with dense green foliage in the background. Several individuals are wearing face masks and hats, suggesting sun protection measures and possible COVID-era health precautions.
    A U.S. Air Force servicemember in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is shaking hands with a civilian wearing a high-visibility yellow vest bearing Japanese characters. The interaction appears to be a formal or ceremonial greeting, likely at a joint U.S.-Japanese civil-military cooperation event. The setting appears to be an outdoor area near a parking lot, possibly on or near a U.S. military installation in Japan.

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