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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jericho Briones, and Staff Sgt. Luyando Delgado, 35th Security Forces Squadron defenders, approach a building entrance.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jericho Briones, and Staff Sgt. Luyando Delgado, 35th Security Forces Squadron defenders, approach a building entrance during an active shooter exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2026. Training for active shooter scenarios reinforced the wing’s ability to protect personnel and sustain mission operations during crisis situations. 

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