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Live Fire Immersion strengthens U.S. Air Force, JASDF readiness at Kadena Air Base
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18th Wing Public Affairs February 8, 2026
Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley
18th Wing Public Affairs February 8, 2026
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dempsey Cooney, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, puts on gear in preparation for aircraft rescue and firefighting training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28, 2026. ARFF training provides valuable opportunities for Airmen to strengthen coordination, communication, and mission execution under pressure. (Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley/U.S. Air Force)
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron trained alongside members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Airmen assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28–29, 2026.