Yokota practices emergency response during exercise

Yokota first responders respond to a simulated aircraft clash site at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2015, during an Emergency Management Exercise. The EME prepared Yokota for possible real-world situations requiring response and communication between base organisations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota firefighters arrive on scene during an Emergency Management Exercise at Yokota Air Base, July 13, 2015. First responders have an essential role in exercises and real-world situations, and they continue to train to ensure preparedness for any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota practices emergency response during exercise

Yokota firefighters assess the situation during an Emergency Management Exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2015. Yokota conducted a Samurai Readiness Training Week to enhance readiness for real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota firefighters transport a simulated victim from an aircraft clash site during an Emergency Management Exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2015. Yokota conducted a Samurai Readiness Training Week to enhance readiness for real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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First responders from the 374th Medical Group arrive on scene and assess the situation during an Emergency Management Exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2015. The EME trained Yokota for possible real-world situations requiring response and communication between on-base organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Tech. Sgt. Stephen Sanabria, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter, checks the vitals of a simulated victim during an Emergency Management Exercise, July 13, 2015. The EME trained Yokota for possible real-world situations requiring response and communication between on-base organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Capt. Robert Alexander, 374th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, checks the vitals of a simulated victim during an Emergency Management Exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2015. The EME trained Yokota for possible real-world situations requiring response and communication between on organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Capt. Rachel Myers, 374th Medical Operation Squadron registered nurse, treats a simulated casualty during an Emergency Management Exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2015. The EME trained Yokota for possible real-world situations requiring response and communication between on-base organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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(Left to right) Airman 1st Class Anthony Tyson and Senior Airman Ashley Jones, both from the 374th Surgical Operations Squadron, treat a simulated casualty during an Emergency Management Exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2015. The EME trained Yokota for possible real-world situations requiring response and communication between on-base organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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First responders from the 374th Medical Group prepare to transport a simulated victim onto an ambulance during an Emergency Management Exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13 ,2015. The EME trained Yokota for possible real-world situations requiring response and communication between on-base organisations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota practices emergency response during exercise

Published July 15, 2015
By Osakabe Yasuo
374th Airlift Wing public affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Yokota conducts an aircraft Emergency Management Exercise, July 14, 2015, during a Samurai Readiness Training Week. The EME prepared Yokota for possible real-world situations requiring response and communication between base organizations.