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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) leaders pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, center left, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, met with JASDF, Lt. Gen. Chuji Ando, Northern Air Defense Force commander, during his visit to Misawa, where he learned more about how Airmen across the base tackle challenging problems to maintain combat capabilities that ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, laughs with Tech. Sgt. Enrique Soriano, 35th Force Support Squadron Military & Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer, before presenting him with a coin at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. Rupp visited Misawa to learn more about how Airmen across the base tackle challenging problems to maintain combat capabilities that ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Mrs. Charlotte Rupp, pose with members that operate the liquid natural gas plant at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. During this tour, the Rupps met with Airmen around the wing to discuss some of the quality-of-life enhancements around the base, such as the gym renovations, medical expansion, food pantry, and the helping agencies' relocation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Do, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of utilities, leads Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, on a tour of the liquid natural gas plant at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. The liquid natural gas plant burns cleaner than diesel fuel and is projected to reduce nitrogen oxides by 43 percent, carbon dioxide by 25 percent, and sulfur oxides by 100 percent, further reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, Mrs. Charlotte Rupp, and 35th Fighter Wing members attend a briefing regarding the functions of Misawa’s liquid natural gas plant at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. The liquid natural gas plant burns cleaner than diesel fuel and is projected to reduce nitrogen oxides by 43 percent, carbon dioxide by 25 percent, and sulfur oxides by 100 percent, further reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Evan Valdez, 35th Force Support Squadron commander, discusses upcoming improvements to Potter Fitness with Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, center, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. During this tour, the Rupps met with Airmen around the wing to discuss some of the quality-of-life enhancements around the base, such as the gym renovations, medical expansion, food pantry, and the helping agencies' relocation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Sarah Rego, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron project manager, gives a presentation on the functions of Misawa’s liquid natural gas plant at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. The liquid natural gas plant burns cleaner than diesel fuel and is projected to reduce nitrogen oxides by 43 percent, carbon dioxide by 25 percent, and sulfur oxides by 100 percent, further reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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Instruct now, demonstrate later

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Puryear, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, instructs Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr., the U.S. Forces Japan command chief, before a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Working dog handlers with the 35th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit display the skills of their dogs during a demonstration for Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr, the U.S. Forces Japan command chief. The dogs train on how to detect explosives and narcotics as well as perform controlled aggression tactics when detaining suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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K-9 Unit

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr., the U.S. Forces Japan command chief, talks to the 35th Security Forces Squadron K-9 Unit after a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Winegardner toured the military working dog facility to learn technical details about how this force protects not only the instillation of Misawa, but also how they support the combatant command against adversaries in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Companionship

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Chiroboga-Flor, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, stands with his MWD, Cento, before a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Working dog handlers with the 35th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit display the skills of their dogs during a demonstration for Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr, the U.S. Forces Japan command chief. The dogs train on how to detect explosives and narcotics as well as perform controlled aggression tactics when detaining suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Time to run

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr., the U.S. Forces Japan command chief, runs from military working dog, Cento, during a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Working dog handlers with the 35th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit display the skills of their dogs during a demonstration for Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr, the U.S. Forces Japan command chief. Military working dogs train in phases of controlled aggression, which consist of field interviews, pursuit and attacks, search and escorts, search and re-attacks, and stand-offs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Instruct now, demonstrate later

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Puryear, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, instructs Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr., the U.S. Forces Japan command chief, before a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Working dog handlers with the 35th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit display the skills of their dogs during a demonstration for Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr, the U.S. Forces Japan command chief. The dogs train on how to detect explosives and narcotics as well as perform controlled aggression tactics when detaining suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Decoy subdued

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Reschka, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and Bella, a MWD, demonstrate a high risk vehicle extraction during a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Working dog handlers with the 35th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit display the skills of their dogs during a demonstration for Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr, the U.S. Forces Japan command chief. Military working dogs train in phases of controlled aggression, which consist of field interviews, pursuit and attacks, search and escorts, search and re-attacks, and stand-offs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Ready to bite

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Rescheka, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, conducts controlled aggression tactics with Bella, a MWD, on Senior Airman Dylan White, a 35th SFS MWD handler, during a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Working dog handlers with the 35th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit display the skills of their dogs during a demonstration for Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr, the U.S. Forces Japan command chief. Military working dogs train in phases of controlled aggression, which consist of field interviews, pursuit and attacks, search and escorts, search and re-attacks, and stand-offs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Partners

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Rescheka, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, sits with his MWD, Bella, before a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Working dog handlers with the 35th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit display the skills of their dogs during a demonstration for Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr, the U.S. Forces Japan command chief. The dogs train on how to detect explosives and narcotics as well as perform controlled aggression tactics when detaining suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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First speech as commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel addresses Team Misawa for the first time as 35th Fighter Wing commander at the 35th FW change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2020. Before arriving to Misawa, Friedel was the vice commander of the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Friedel served in multiple operational squadrons as an F-16 mission commander, instructor pilot, weapons instructor pilot, and flight evaluator. He also served as the Air & Sea Branch Chief during a joint assignment at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Passing of the guidon

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, left, passes the wing guidon to Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, during an official change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2020. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the relinquishment of command from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. Friedel comes to Misawa from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, where he served as the 51st Fighter Wing vice commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Presenting the colors

U.S. Air Force members of the base honor guard present the colors during the 35th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2020. Col. Kristopher W. Struve relinquished command of the 35th Fighter Wing to Col. Jesse J. Friedel during the official ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Invocation from chaplain

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Suh, the 35th Fighter Wing chaplain, gives an invocation prior to the start of the 35th FW change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2020. Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, presided over the event and noted the powerful alliance between the U.S. and Japan required hard work and dedication from both American and Japanese personnel. Schneider praised Col. Struve’s accomplishments and contributions in addition to welcoming Col. Friedel into his new position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Farewell adress to Team Misawa

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, 35th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, addresses Team Misawa for the final time during the 35th FW change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2020. Struve relinquished command of the 35th FW to Col. Jesse J. Friedel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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