U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and Japan Air Self Defense Force members prepare to compact dirt at a repair site during rapid airfield damage repair training at Naha Air Base, Japan, March, 14, 2023. The 18th CES and JASDF equivalent forces conducted RADR training together to strengthen airfield damage repair capabilities and increase interoperability, ensuring allied forces are prepared for real-world contingencies.

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