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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus ()

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mathew Albano 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter removes his gear after a simulated full structural fire exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2023. Albano is a new member of the 18th Wing, and used this training to work toward earning his “journeyman” career skill level.

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