A Japan Air Self Defense Force member uses a shotgun stick to unplug a generator outlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2013.The Detachment 1 554th RED HORSE Squadron worked with JASDF members on practicing repairing and maintaining electrical distribution systems during Silver Flag readiness training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Keith A. James)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Octavius Smalls, Detachment 1, 554th RED HORSE Squadron NCO in charge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigerant and Silver Flag contingency training instructor, oversees Japan Air Self Defense Force personnel working on a HVAC/R unit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2013. The members were briefed on how HVAC/R units work and how to apply the necessary procedures to keep them up and running during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Keith A. James)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carlo Mangoba, Detachment 1 554th RED HORSE Squadron NCO in charge of electrical and Silver Flag contingency instructor, instructs Japan Air Self Defense Force members on electrical line diagrams at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2013. Mangoba briefed the JASDF members about how the electrical diagrams work with the "training power plant," which is used to supply power during Silver Flag contingency exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Keith A. James)

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Japan Air Self Defense Force members work on how to repair and maintain a reverse osmosis water purification unit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2013. The JASDF and Detachment 1 554th RED HORSE Squadron joint training included learning how to repair and maintain a unit to ensure clean water is available during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Keith A. James)

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JASDF participates in Silver Flag readiness training

Published March 13, 2013