Keen Sword 2011

Senior Airman Jeremy observes the rescue area during the Keen Sword exercise Dec. 6, 2010, Kadena Air Base, Japan. Keen Sword 2011 involves joint U.S. forces and Japan forces from all components of both militaries training to conduct bilateral operations in support of the defense of Japan. Airman Garrett is a flight engineer with the 33rd Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley)

Photo essay: Kadena Airmen stage rescue for Keen Sword

Published Dec. 8, 2010
By Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) -- Airmen with the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons perform a water rescue here during the Keen Sword exercise Dec. 6. Units from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps are conducting training with their Japan self-defense force counterparts at military installations throughout Japan, Okinawa and in the waters surrounding Japan.

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Keen Sword 2011

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