Yokota Air Base

Airmen at Yokota Air Base, Japan, conducted multiple emergency management scenarios across the base in order to test their response capabilities Oct. 10, 2013. The scenarios were part of a larger Readiness Week that allowed the base to hone its skills in providing airlift to the Pacific region during any type of contingency situation.

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Maj. Paul Barthel, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, fights with a simulated shooter during an active shooter scenario as part of Readiness Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The scenario allowed security forces personnel to hone their skills during a contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

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Senior Airman Lamon Irvin, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron simulated active shooter, fights with a civilian during an active shooter scenario as part of Readiness Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The scenario allowed security forces personnel to hone their skills during a contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

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Senior Airman Lamon Irvin, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron simulated active shooter, waits for 374th Security Forces personnel during an active shooter scenario as part of Readiness Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The scenario allowed security forces personnel to hone their skills during a contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

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A role player lies in pain after being shot during an active shooter scenario as part of Readiness Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. Several simulated victims were on-scene to add a sense of realism to the scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Jason Fagin, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, assists a simulated victim during an active shooter scenario as part of Readiness Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The scenario allowed security forces personnel to hone their skills during a contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

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Airmen from the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron perform self-aid and buddy care to a simulated injured victim during an active shooter scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The scenario allowed installation security forces to practice their skills, and was conducted as part of wing-wide training during Readiness week, which focus on enhancing the wing's ability to conduct its airlift mission under various conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Rodney Wilkins, right, 374th Security Forces patrolman, guides Airman 1st Class Angelo Diiorio, left, 374th Security Forces Squadron, to safety during an active shooter scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The scenario allowed installation security forces to practice their skills in dealing with an active shooter, and was conducted as part of wing-wide training during Readiness week, which focus on enhancing the wing's ability to conduct its airlift mission under various conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Senior Airman Madeline Salton, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, assists a simulated injured victim during an active shooter scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The scenario allowed installation security forces to practice their skills in dealing with an active shooter, and was conducted as part of wing-wide training during Readiness week, which focus on enhancing the wing's ability to conduct its airlift mission under various conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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(From left to right) Capt. Rebecca Cupp, 374th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Raven Taylor, 374th Surgical Operations Squadron, transport a simulated injured victim during an active shooter scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The scenario allowed installation first responders to practice their skills in dealing with an active shooter, and was conducted as part of wing-wide training during Readiness week, which focus on enhancing the wing's ability to conduct its airlift mission under various conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Readiness Week: Emergency Management

Senior Airman Brian Groll, 374th Medical Operations Squadron, tapes the sleeves of his positive air pressure respirator suit to his gloves during a simulated chemical spill as part of readiness week at Yokota Air base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The training provided an opportunity for members of the 374th Medical Group to hone lifesaving skills, and was conducted as part of wing-wide training during Readiness Week, which focused on enhancing the wing's ability to conduct its airlift mission under various conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stacy Moless)

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Readiness Week: Emergency Management

Members from the 374th Medical Group simulate decontaminating a victim during a simulated chemical spill as part of readiness week at Yokota Air base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The training provided an opportunity for members of the Medical Group to hone lifesaving skills, and was conducted as part of wing-wide training during Readiness Week, which focused on enhancing the wing's ability to conduct its airlift mission under various conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stacy Moless)

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Readiness Week: Emergency Management

Members from the 374th Medical Group simulate decontaminating a victim during a simulated chemical spill as part of readiness week at Yokota Air base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The training provided an opportunity for members of the Medical Group to hone lifesaving skills, and was conducted as part of wing-wide training during Readiness Week, which focused on enhancing the wing's ability to conduct its airlift mission under various conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stacy Moless)

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Readiness Week: Emergency Management

Master Sgt. Candace Stacy, a medical technician assigned to the 374th Medical Group, checks the condition of a simulated patient during an emergency management exercise during Readiness Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The exercise provided an opportunity for first responders to hone their emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim/Released)

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Readiness Week: Emergency Management

Master Sgt. Candace Stacy, a medical technician with the 374th Medical Group, checks the blood pressure of an Airman with a simulated injury during an emergency management exercise during Readiness Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The exercise provided an opportunity for the members of 374th MDG to hone their life-saving skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim/Released)

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Readiness Week: Emergency Management

Tech. Sgt. Granette Wright, a medical technician with the 374th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, records a patient’s information during an emergency management exercise during Readiness Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The exercise was conducted as part of a wing-wide training during a Readiness Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim/Released)

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Readiness Week: Emergency Management

A 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter checks the status of Airmen 1st Class David Danford and Meagan Schutter, both with the 374th Airlift Wing, during a simulated chemical spill as part of Readiness Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The training allowed first responders a chance to practice their emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Washburn/Released)

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A 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter checks the pressure of the fire hose during an emergency management exercise as part of Readiness Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The training allowed first responders a chance to practice their emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Washburn/Released)

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A 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter places an oxygen mask on Airman 1st Class David Danford, 374th Airlift Wing, after addressing his moulaged head wound during an emergency management exercise as part of Readiness Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The training allowed first responders a chance to practice their emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Washburn/Released)

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A 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter checks the status of Airmen 1st Class David Danford and Meagan Schutter, both with the 374th Airlift Wing, during a simulated chemical spill as part of Readiness Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The training allowed first responders a chance to practice their emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Washburn/Released)

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Readiness Week: Emergency Management

A 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter checks the pressure of the fire hose during an emergency management exercise as part of Readiness Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The training allowed first responders a chance to practice their emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Washburn/Released)

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Readiness Week: Emergency Management

A 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter places an oxygen mask on Airman 1st Class David Danford, 374th Airlift Wing, after addressing his moulaged head wound during an emergency management exercise as part of Readiness Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 10, 2013. The training allowed first responders a chance to practice their emergency response skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Washburn/Released)

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Readiness Week: Emergency Management

Right, Staff Sgt. Barnes and Master Sgt. Theodore Fest, 374th Security Forces Squadron, establish a cordon during an emergency management exercise Oct. 10, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. First responders tested their emergency management skills as part of Readiness Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Desiree Economides/Released)

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Readiness Week: Emergency Management

Medics from the 374th Medical Group check vitals on Airman First Class Carlos Tovar, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron, during an emergency management exercise Oct. 10, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing tested their capabilities to respond to an emergency management scenario during Readiness Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Desiree Economides/Released)

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Readiness Week: Emergency Management

Firefighters from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron set up a decontamination tent during an emergency management exercise Oct. 10, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The training allowed first responders to practice their skills in responding to an emergency scenario, and was conducted as part of wing-wide training during Readiness Week (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Desiree Economides/Released)

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Readiness Week: Emergency Management

Airmen from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department and Readiness and Emergency Management Flight attach a chlorine cylinder A-kit to a simulated leaking canister at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Oct. 10, 2013. The 374th Airlift Wing conducted Readiness Week to stay trained and ready to conduct its airlift mission under various conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Desiree Economides/Released)

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Readiness Week: Emergency Management

Published Oct. 9, 2013
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airmen at Yokota Air Base, Japan, conducted multiple emergency management scenarios across the base in order to test their response capabilities Oct. 10, 2013. The scenarios were part of a larger Readiness Week that allowed the base to hone its skills in providing professional airlift to the Western Pacific region during any type of contingency situation.