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A front loader sweeps the runway.
250507-F-BX586-1166.JPG Photo By: Senior Airman Melany Bermudez

May 6, 2025
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan - A U.S. Air Force front end loader from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conducts Mass Mechanical Clearance sweeps on a simulated damaged airfield during a Rapid Explosive Hazard Mitigation training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2025. The airfield damage assessment focused on thorough inspections by driving along the runways and taxiways, systematically scanning for signs of structural damage, debris and potential explosive hazards that could compromise aircraft operations or personnel safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)


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