U.S.–Japan bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena AB, Japan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Kawagutchi, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection crew chief, speaks on the fire response procedures in the event of an aircraft mishap.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Kawagutchi, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection crew chief, speaks on the fire response procedures in the event of an aircraft mishap during a bilateral tabletop exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise helped maintain close coordination between the U.S. military and local agencies regarding on-site procedures during an aircraft emergency.