Yokota Air Base

Samurai Readiness Inspection

Yokota participated in a week-long Samurai Readiness Inspection March 3 - 7, 2014. The exercise tested Yokota's capabilities as the airlift hub of the Pacific through various contingency operation scenarios.

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Yokota firefighters arrive on scene and battle a simulated downed aircraft during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2014. The readiness inspection was designed to evaluate areas such as rapid mobility response to simulated contingencies and providing airlift support to military and non-combatant evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota firefighters prepare to open a door on a simulated downed aircraft during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2014. The readiness inspection was designed to evaluate areas such as rapid mobility response to simulated contingencies and providing airlift support to military and non-combatant evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota firefighters arrive on scene and assess simulated injured personnel during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2014. The readiness inspection was designed to evaluate areas such as rapid mobility response to simulated contingencies and providing airlift support to military and non-combatant evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota firefighters arrive on scene and assess the situation during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2014. The readiness inspection was designed to evaluate areas such as rapid mobility response to simulated contingencies and providing airlift support to military and non-combatant evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota firefighters evacuate a simulated injured Airman during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2014. The readiness inspection was designed to evaluate areas such as rapid mobility response to simulated contingencies and providing airlift support to military and non-combatant evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Capt. Michael Jones, right, 374th Dental Squadron, performs assessments on simulated victims during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2014. The readiness inspection was designed to evaluate areas such as rapid mobility response to simulated contingencies and providing airlift support to military and non-combatant evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota firefighters transport a simulated victim to a triage area during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2014. The readiness inspection was designed to evaluate areas such as rapid mobility response to simulated contingencies and providing airlift support to military and non-combatant evacuation. (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 a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2014. The readiness inspection was designed to evaluate areas such as rapid mobility response to simulated contingencies and providing airlift support to military and non-combatant evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Tech. Sgt. Jessica Williams, 374th Medical Operations Squadron, guides a victim with a simulated injury during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2014. The readiness inspection was designed to evaluate areas such as rapid mobility response to simulated contingencies and providing airlift support to military and non-combatant evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota firefighters move into position before approaching a simulated vehicle explosion during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. The inspection was designed to evaluate Yokota’s ability to provide airlift capabilities while responding to a variety of contingency response scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota firefighters approach a simulated vehicle explosion during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. The inspection was designed to evaluate Yokota’s ability to provide airlift capabilities while responding to a variety of contingency response scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota firefighters battle a simulated vehicle explosion during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. The inspection was designed to evaluate Yokota’s ability to provide airlift capabilities while responding to a variety of contingency response scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota firefighters scan the scene before battling a simulated vehicle explosion during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. The inspection was designed to evaluate Yokota’s ability to provide airlift capabilities while responding to a variety of contingency response scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota firefighters move toward the flames on a simulated car explosion during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. The inspection was designed to evaluate Yokota’s ability to provide airlift capabilities while responding to a variety of contingency response scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota firefighters battle the blaze on a simulated car explosion during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. The inspection was designed to evaluate Yokota’s ability to provide airlift capabilities while responding to a variety of contingency response scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota firefighters move toward the flames on a simulated car explosion during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. The inspection was designed to evaluate Yokota’s ability to provide airlift capabilities while responding to a variety of contingency response scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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A firefighter from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron scans the area after battling a simulated vehicle explosion during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. The inspection was designed to evaluate Yokota’s ability to provide airlift capabilities while responding to a variety of contingency response scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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36 AS test operational capability during chemical attack

Chief Master Sgt. Reynold Albright, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, takes cover during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base Japan, March 5, 2014. The Samurai Readiness Inspection tests Yokota’s ability to carry out its mission as the airlift hub in the Pacific during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Payne/Released)

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36 AS test operational capability during chemical attack

Airmen from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron take cover while donning their chemical protection equipment during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. The Samurai Readiness Inspection tests Yokota’s ability to carry out its mission as the airlift hub in the Pacific during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Payne/Released)

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36 AS test operational capability during chemical attack

Senior Airman Timothy Oberman, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, receives instructions on the proper use of the Air Crew Chemical Defense Ensemble during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base Japan, March 5, 2014. The Samurai Readiness Inspection tests Yokota’s ability to carry out its mission as the airlift hub in the Pacific during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Payne/Released)

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36 AS test operational capability during chemical attack

Staff Sgt. Clinton Gossner, 36th Airlift Squadron flight engineer walks through a hangar while wearing an Air Crew Chemical Defense Ensemble with Over Cape during the Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base Japan, March 5, 2014. The Samurai Readiness Inspection tests Yokota’s ability to carry out its mission as the airlift hub in the Pacific during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Payne/Released)

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36 AS test operational capability during chemical attack

Air crewmembers for the 36th Airlift Squadron line up in preparation for heading to their aircraft during the Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, March 5, 2014. The Samurai Readiness Inspection tests Yokota’s ability to carry out its mission as the airlift hub in the Pacific during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Payne/Released)

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36 AS test operational capability during chemical attack

Staff Sgt. Clinton Gossner, a flight engineer from the 36th Airlift Squadron, awaits transportation to his aircraft during the Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, March 5, 2014. The Samurai Readiness Inspection tests Yokota’s ability to carry out its mission as the airlift hub in the Pacific during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Dustin Payne)

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Individual Protective Equipment team keeps Yokota Airmen in the fight

Tech. Sgt. Nathaniel Williams, back, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, inspects members of the 374th LRS proper exercise procedures during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. The inspection was designed to evaluate Yokota’s ability to conduct combat airlift operations through a variety of contingency response scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Individual Protective Equipment team keeps Yokota Airmen in the fight

Tech. Sgt. Nathaniel Williams, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, inspects the individual protective equipment warehouse during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. During the inspection, maintainers, aircrew and base support functions must synchronize their efforts to complete a series of simulated deployment tasks in order to demonstrate their ability to respond to real-world crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Individual Protective Equipment team keeps Yokota Airmen in the fight

(Left to right) Senior Master Sgt. Robert Smith and Master Sgt. Decarlos Harrison, both from the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, review an individual protective equipment checklist during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. Yokota Airmen participated in a week-long exercise designed to maintain their operational readiness capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Individual Protective Equipment team keeps Yokota Airmen in the fight

(Left to right) Tech. Sgt. Erik Evans and Tech. Sgt. Marline Abrajano, both from the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, pack gear during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. The inspection evaluated Yokota’s ability to deploy Airmen and execute combat airlift missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Individual Protective Equipment team keeps Yokota Airmen in the fight

Tech. Sgt. Marline Abrajano, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, selects a pair of glove inserts during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. The inspection evaluated Yokota’s ability to deploy Airmen and execute combat airlift missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Individual Protective Equipment team keeps Yokota Airmen in the fight

Tech. Sgt. Christine Franchi, center, 374th Comptroller Squadron, talks to members from the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron before receiving individual protective equipment during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. During the inspection, maintainers, aircrew and base support functions must synchronize their efforts to complete a series of simulated deployment tasks in order to demonstrate their ability to respond to real-world crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Individual Protective Equipment team keeps Yokota Airmen in the fight

Members from the 374th Comptroller Squadron receive individual protective equipment during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2014. Yokota Airmen conducted a week-long exercise in order to test and improve its readiness functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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374MXS test operational capability during chemical attack

Airmen from the 374th Maintenance Squadron inspect simulated M-9 paper during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2014. The readiness inspection was designed to evaluate areas such as rapid mobility response to simulated contingencies and providing airlift support to military and non-combatant evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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374MXS test operational capability during chemical attack

Senior Airman Briand Williams, 374th Security Forces Squadron, guards an entry point during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2014. The readiness inspection was designed to evaluate areas such as rapid mobility response to simulated contingencies and providing airlift support to military and non-combatant evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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374MXS test operational capability during chemical attack

Senior Airman Jacob Hall, 374th Maintenance Squadron, completes a Post Attack Reconnaissance sweep during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2014. The purpose of a PAR sweep is to check around the building for casualties, damage to the building, contaminates or unexploded ordnances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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374MXS test operational capability during chemical attack

Airmen from the 374th Maintenance Squadron replace simulated M-9 paper on a station during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2014. The Airmen checked the paper for changes in color to determine if there are chemical agents in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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374MXS test operational capability during chemical attack

Airmen from the 374th Maintenance Squadron complete the decontamination process during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2014. The Airmen completed a Post Attack Reconnaissance sweep, which required them to complete a simulated decontamination of their equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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374MXS test operational capability during chemical attack

Right, Tech. Sgt. Zachariah Edwards points out the decontamination area to Airman 1st Class Ryan Alexandermansker during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2014. Edwards and Alexandermansker are both from the 374th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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374MXS test operational capability during chemical attack

Airmen from the 374th Maintenance Squadron work together to complete the decontamination process during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2014. The Airmen completed a Post Attack Reconnaissance sweep, which required them to complete a simulated decontamination of their equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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374MXS test operational capability during chemical attack

Airmen from the 374th Maintenance Squadron work together to complete the decontamination process during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2014. The Airmen completed a Post Attack Reconnaissance sweep, which required them to complete a simulated decontamination of their equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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374MXS test operational capability during chemical attack

Tech. Sgt. Zachariah Edwards, right, 374th Maintenance Squadron, demonstrates the decontamination process during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2014. The Airmen completed a Post Attack Reconnaissance sweep, which required them to complete a simulated decontamination of their equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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CE has contamination uncer control

Airmen from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron don their gas masks during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2014. The readiness inspection was designed to evaluate areas such as rapid mobility response to simulated contingencies and providing airlift support to military and non-combatant evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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CE has contamination uncer control

Airmen from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron don their gas masks during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2014. The readiness inspection was designed to evaluate areas such as rapid mobility response to simulated contingencies and providing airlift support to military and non-combatant evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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CE has contamination uncer control

Yokota Airmen wait patiently as they go through the contamination control area during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2014. The Inspection is made up of a variety of scenarios, which test the Airmen’s ability to handle potential real world situations in a safe environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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CE has contamination uncer control

Staff Sgt. James Callaway, 374th Force Support Squadron, removes another Airmen’s overboots in a simulated contamination control area during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2014. The inspection is made up of a variety of scenarios, which test Yokota’s abilities to handle crisis situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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CE has contamination uncer control

Yokota Airmen go through the contamination control area during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2014. The inspection is made up of a variety of scenarios, which test Yokota’s abilities to handle crisis situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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CE has contamination uncer control

Staff Sgt. David Gaines, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron, removes an Airman’s gas mask during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2014. The readiness inspection was designed to evaluate areas such as rapid mobility response to simulated contingencies and providing airlift support to military and non-combatant evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Samurai go to war

Published March 6, 2014
By Osakabe Yasuo
374th Airlift Wing public affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Yokota participated in a week-long Samurai Readiness Inspection March 3 - 7, 2014. The exercise tested Yokota's capabilities as the airlift hub of the Pacific through various contingency operation scenarios.