The United States Army
10/16/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/16/2026 02:02
USAG Japan firefighters, MEDDAC-J Soldiers support Zama City disaster drill
Pfc. Windber Rudi Jr., assigned to U.S. Army Medical Department Activity - Japan, applies realistic makeup to a role-player during Zama City's annual comprehensive disaster prevention drill Oct. 3 at Sagamino Elementary School near Camp Zama. (Photo Credit: Noriko Kudo) View original
ZAMA, Japan - U.S. Army Garrison Japan and U.S. Army Medical Department Activity - Japan participated in Zama City's annual comprehensive disaster prevention drill Oct. 3 at Sagamino Elementary School near Camp Zama.
U.S. Army Garrison Japan firefighters assist in rescue efforts to reach several students trapped on the school's roof during Zama City's annual comprehensive disaster prevention drill Oct. 3 at Sagamino Elementary School near Camp Zama. (Photo Credit: Noriko Kudo) View original
During the drill, in which USAG Japan firefighters assisted in rescue efforts to reach several students trapped on the school's roof, MEDDAC-J Soldiers were responsible for applying realistic makeup and prosthetics to role-players pretending to be injured in the scenario.
Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Medical Department Activity - Japan apply realistic makeup to injured role-players during Zama City's annual comprehensive disaster prevention drill Oct. 3 at Sagamino Elementary School near Camp Zama. (Photo Credit: Noriko Kudo) View original
"Persistent bad weather wiped out the planned rehearsal, turning the drill into a 'cold start,'" USAG Japan Fire Crew Chief Hiroki Mikami, who led the crew at the scene, said. "However, thanks to consistent training, the team members adapted quickly and executed the exercise without a hitch.
1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Garrison Japan Fire Crew Chief Hiroki Mikami, right, communicates with a Zama City emergency counterpart during the city's annual comprehensive disaster prevention drill Oct. 3 at Sagamino Elementary School near Camp Zama. (Photo Credit: Noriko Kudo) View original 2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Garrison Japan firefighters assist in rescue efforts to reach several students trapped on the school's roof during Zama City's annual comprehensive disaster prevention drill Oct. 3 at Sagamino Elementary School near Camp Zama. (Photo Credit: Noriko Kudo) View original
"By enhancing personal relationships through regular exercises like this, both Camp Zama and Zama City ensure a seamless joint response whenever a real emergency request comes in," he concluded.
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