U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexa Petrone, left, 18th Security Force Squadron military working dog handler, and a U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), secure an area during a joint operation active shooter exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2023. Exercises like these allow joint forces to increase interoperability, lethality and readiness in the event of real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes) (Photo has been edited for security purposes.)
KADENA AIR FORCE BASE, Japan — The 18th Security Force Squadron, U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) and U.S. Navy Seals conducted a joint operation active shooter exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2023. Exercises like these allow joint forces to increase interoperability, lethality and readiness in the event of real-world emergencies.
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By Airman 1st Class Edward W. Yankus and Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes
18th Wing Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexa Petrone, left, 18th Security Force Squadron military working dog handler, and a U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), secure an area during a joint operation active shooter exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2023. Exercises like these allow joint forces to increase interoperability, lethality and readiness in the event of real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes) (Photo has been edited for security purposes.)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Morgan Ziviello, assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, takes cover during an active shooter exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2023. During the exercise, joint forces were able to increase efficiency with their communication skills, weapons handling, performance under pressure and room-clearing procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), clear a storage room during a joint operation active shooter exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2023. The service members were evaluated on their ability to effectively protect themselves, communicate, handle weapons and perform under pressure as they moved through the building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes) (Photo has been edited for security purposes.)
A U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), clears an aisle during an active shooter exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2023. During the exercise, joint forces were able to increase efficiency with their communication skills, weapons handling, performance under pressure and room-clearing procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus) (Photo has been edited for security purposes)
U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), clear a facility during a joint operation active shooter exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2023. Exercises like these allow joint forces to increase interoperability, lethality and readiness in the event of real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes) (Photo has been edited for security purposes.)
A U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), clears an aisle during an active shooter exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July. 20, 2023. During the exercise, joint forces were able to increase efficiency with their communication skills, weapons handling, performance under pressure and room-clearing procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus) (Photo has been edited for security purposes.)
U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), clear a facility during a joint operation active shooter exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2023. The service members were evaluated on their ability to effectively protect themselves, communicate, handle weapons and perform under pressure as they moved through the building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes) (Photo has been edited for security purposes.)
U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), clear an area during an active shooter exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2023. During the exercise, joint forces were able to increase efficiency with their communication skills, weapons handling, performance under pressure and room-clearing procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus) (Photo has been edited for security purposes.)
U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), stand by during a joint operation active shooter exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2023. Exercises like these allow joint forces to increase interoperability, lethality and readiness in the event of real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes) (Photo has been edited for security purposes.)
U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), clear a storage room during an active shooter exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2023. During the exercise, joint forces were able to increase efficiency with their communication skills, weapons handling, performance under pressure and room-clearing procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus) (Photo has been edited for security purposes.)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nikolas Somoza, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, participates in a joint operation active shooter exercise with U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2023. The exercise was conducted by the 18th Wing SFS, Green Berets, and U.S. Navy Seals to increase efficiency with their communication skills, weapons handling, performance under pressure and room-clearing procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremy Yow, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, takes cover during an active shooter exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2023. During the exercise, joint forces were able to increase efficiency with their communication skills, weapons handling, performance under pressure and room-clearing procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
Jose J. Sanchez, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Defender Magazine, is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Presidential Honor Guard, Bolling AFB, Washington DC, the 416th Security Police Squadron, Griffiss AFB, NY, and the 89th Security Forces Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD
