35th Civil Engineer Squadron and Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians conducted a joint EOD exercise with the assistance of the 35th Fighter Wing Innovation Lab at Draugon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2026. The exercise strengthened joint Air Force and Marine Corps interoperability, enhancing the ability to sustain continuous combat airpower in support of regional security and stability.(U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
Air Force leaders from the United States, Japan and the Netherlands gathered at Misawa Air Base for Exercise Kazaguruma Guardian 26, highlighting the strength of trilateral partnerships and a shared commitment to peace through strength in the Indo-Pacific region.