JAPAN
Staff Sgt. Thomas Reno, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire truck operator, puts on his fire protection gear during a bilateral training with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2022. Practicing standardized firefighting techniques between U.S. and Japanese Airmen gave both sides the opportunity to sharpen joint capabilities and build stronger partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

Staff Sgt. Thomas Reno, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire truck operator, puts on his fire protection gear during a bilateral training with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2022. Practicing standardized firefighting techniques between U.S. and Japanese Airmen gave both sides the opportunity to sharpen joint capabilities and build stronger partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita) ()

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department conducted a joint training with Japan Air Self Defense Force. Practicing standardized firefighting techniques between U.S. and Japanese Airmen gave both sides the opportunity to sharpen joint capabilities and build stronger partnerships.

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