374 CES, JGSDF strengthen interoperability through bilateral training

374 CES, JGSDF strengthen interoperability through bilateral training

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force central biological chemical weapons defense unit soldier takes a photo of simulated evidence during a bilateral field-training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025. The bilateral training enhanced mutual understanding and readiness between the U.S. and Japan through academic and integrated field operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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374 CES, JGSDF strengthen interoperability through bilateral training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Janohah Stewart, 374th Civil Engineering Squadron emergency management journeyman, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force central biological chemical weapons defense unit soldiers engage in simulated field-operation during a bilateral exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025. The bilateral training enhanced mutual understanding and readiness between the U.S. and Japan through academic and integrated field operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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374 CES, JGSDF strengthen interoperability through bilateral training

Members assigned to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force central biological chemical weapons defense unit use a defense advanced GPS receiver during a joint exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025. The bilateral training allowed JGSDF participants to integrate U.S. Air Force land navigation techniques into their operational skill set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas) (This photo has been modified for operational security reasons)

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374 CES, JGSDF strengthen interoperability through bilateral training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Janohah Stewart, 374th Civil Engineering Squadron emergency management journeyman, uses a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force central biological chemical weapons defense unit decontamination truck hose during a joint exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2025. Over the course of four days, Airmen and JGSDF members practiced side-by-side during a series of practical chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear drills and combined capabilities to operate jointly in simulated contamination environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas) (This photo has been modified for operational security reasons)

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374 CES, JGSDF strengthen interoperability through bilateral training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Janohah Stewart, 374th Civil Engineering Squadron emergency management journeyman, tours the top of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force central biological chemical weapons defense unit decontamination truck during a joint exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2025. Over the course of four days, Airmen and JGSDF members practiced side-by-side during a series of practical chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear drills and combined capabilities to operate jointly in simulated contamination environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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374 CES, JGSDF strengthen interoperability through bilateral training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Civil Engineering Squadron and members assigned to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force central biological chemical weapons defense unit check the results of a vapor detection point during a bilateral exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2025. Over the course of four days, Airmen and JGSDF members practiced side-by-side during a series of practical chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear drills and combined capabilities to operate jointly in simulated contamination environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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374 CES, JGSDF strengthen interoperability through bilateral training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Foreman, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management apprentice, communicates on a radio during a vapor detection point drill for a bilateral exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2025. Over the course of four days, Airmen and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members practiced side-by-side during a series of practical chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear drills and combined capabilities to operate jointly in simulated contamination environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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374 CES, JGSDF strengthen interoperability through bilateral training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Janohah Stewart, 374th Civil Engineering Squadron emergency management journeyman, and Airman 1st Class Armani Brissett, 374 CES emergency apprentice, perform a simulated decontamination process during a bilateral exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025. The bilateral training enhanced mutual understanding and readiness between the U.S. and Japan through academic and integrated field operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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374th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen and Joint Ground Self-Defense Force members practiced side-by-side over four days, covering a series of practical chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear drills and combined capabilities to operate jointly in simulated contamination environments.