When faced with the threat of a natural disaster, military forces must adapt quickly to ensure the safety of their equipment and personnel. Last week, after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake off Taiwan triggered a tsunami alert for Okinawa, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Naha Air Base sprang into action.
Situated on the low-lying southwestern coast of the island, the Naha Air Base swiftly moved a dozen F-15J fighter jets to a two-lane road on higher ground. This strategic relocation was a precautionary measure to protect the valuable aircraft from potential damage.
