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Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron stand in formation following the conclusion of a bilateral rapid airfield damage recovery exercise as part of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. The training strengthened alliance coordination and enhanced airfield repair capabilities under simulated combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Herbaugh, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment journey, operates an excavator to move asphalt during a bilateral rapid airfield damage recovery exercise as part of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. Heavy equipment operations are a critical component of restoring runway capabilities in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rory Baldwin, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems apprentice, places a marker during a bilateral rapid airfield damage recovery exercise as part of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. The bilateral training tested U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Force capabilities to quickly restore flightline operations under simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Cole Sheyka, right, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron project programmer, discusses operations with Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineering personnel during a bilateral Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise as part of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. The training event enabled U.S. and Japanese forces to practice airfield recovery procedures under simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineering personnel operate heavy machinery to clear simulated debris during a bilateral rapid airfield damage recovery exercise as part of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025.The bilateral training tested U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Force capabilities to quickly restore flightline operations under simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mason Stutheit, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron equipment operator, operates an excavator during a bilateral rapid airfield damage recovery exercise as part of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. Throughout REFORPAC 2025, PACAF conducts its most comprehensive contingency-response exercise, training military members to maintain readiness and execute missions under stress. The exercise takes place in multiple locations in the Pacific, including Hawaii, Guam, Japan and international airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Beau Nosal, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron equipment operator, measures a piece of fiberglass reinforced polymer during a bilateral rapid airfield damage recovery exercise as part of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. The bilateral training tested U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Force capabilities to quickly restore flightline operations under simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron, guides a skid-steer loader operator while filling a damaged runway section during a bilateral rapid airfield damage recovery exercise as part of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. Throughout REFORPAC 2025, PACAF conducts its most comprehensive contingency-response exercise, training military members to maintain readiness and execute missions under stress. The exercise takes place in multiple locations in the Pacific, including Hawaii, Guam, Japan and international airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron excavate a damaged section of runway during a bilateral rapid airfield damage recovery exercise as part of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. Throughout REFORPAC 2025, PACAF conducts its most comprehensive contingency-response exercise, training military members to maintain readiness and execute missions under stress. The exercise takes place in multiple locations in the Pacific, including Hawaii, Guam, Japan and international airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron excavate a damaged section of runway during a bilateral rapid airfield damage recovery exercise as part of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. The hands-on training improved bilateral coordination and the ability to restore airfield functionality following simulated attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mason Stutheit, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron equipment operator, operates an excavator during a bilateral rapid airfield damage recovery exercise as part of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. Throughout REFORPAC 2025, PACAF conducts its most comprehensive contingency-response exercise, training military members to maintain readiness and execute missions under stress. The exercise takes place in multiple locations in the Pacific, including Hawaii, Guam, Japan and international airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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REFORPAC 2025: 374 CES, JASDF team up for RADR exercise

Published Aug. 13, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt
374th Airlift Wing

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron stand in formation following the conclusion of a bilateral rapid airfield damage recovery exercise as part of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. The training strengthened alliance coordination and enhanced airfield repair capabilities under simulated combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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