Airmen complete crater repair training

A member of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron picks up the dirt and cement blocks to make the ground level during a simulated crater repair scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2017. Airmen place a mat over the crater once it has been completely leveled. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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Airmen complete crater repair training

Members of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron cut part of the cement during a simulated crater repair scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2017. In a real world scenario, the Airmen will ensure the ground is level prior to placing a mat over the crater to ensure aircraft can land and takeoff from the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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Airmen complete crater repair training

Members of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron create lines for others to cut the cement during a simulated crater repair scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2017. The training provides Airmen with the opportunity to practice and hone their skillset for potential real world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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Airmen complete crater repair training

A member of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron drills a hole in the ground during a simulated crater repair scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2017. In a real world scenario, the Airmen will ensure the ground is level prior to placing a mat over the crater to ensure aircraft can land and takeoff from the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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Airmen complete crater repair training

A member of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron shovels dirt on the ground during a simulated crater repair scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2017. In real world scenarios, Airmen will fill the crater with dirt to make it level with the ground to keep the flying mission running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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Airmen complete crater repair training

Members of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron dawn chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear gear during a simulated crater repair scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2017. The training provides Airmen with the opportunity to practice and hone their skillset for potential real world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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Airmen complete crater repair training

A member of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron pours dirt on the ground during a simulated crater repair scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2017. In real world scenarios, Airmen will fill the crater with dirt to make it level with the ground to keep the flying mission running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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Airmen complete crater repair training

Published Jan. 17, 2017
By Staff Sgt. David Owsianka
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Yokota Air Base, Japan -- A member of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron picks up the dirt and cement blocks to make the ground level during a simulated crater repair scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2017. Airmen place a mat over the crater once it has been completely leveled. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)