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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Levi Webber and Tanechi Sawagami, both 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electricians, replace deteriorating high-voltage overhead lines and hardware at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Over the course of three weeks, four Japanese Nationals technicians and ten 35 CES and JASDF electricians replaced 3,000 meters (1.9 miles) of 30-year-old power lines and hardware. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Pulling the old power lines

U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen and a Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman equivalent pull deteriorated power line cable from the grass at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. The three-week project provided an opportunity for U.S. and JASDF Airmen electricians to learn from one another while saving the Air Force 90,000 dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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High voltage porcelain insulator prep

A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Japanese national prepares high-voltage porcelain insulators for use at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Over the course of three weeks, U.S. and JASDF Airmen replaced 30-year-old deteriorating high-voltage overhead lines and hardware, spanning 3,000 meters, which supports all Draughon Range missions and field exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Hard at work

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Levi Webber and Tanechi Sawagami, both 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electricians, replace deteriorating high voltage overhead lines and hardware at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Over the course of three weeks, four Japanese Nationals technicians and ten 35 CES and JASDF electricians replaced 3,000 meters (1.9 miles) of 30-year-old power lines and hardware. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Preparing to replace power lines

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex Jordan, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice, hands Tomoaki Miura, a 35 CES electrical technician, a high-voltage porcelain insulator at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Typically, high-voltage line replacement is a contracted project; however, the 35 CES electrical shop seized the opportunity for their Airmen to receive on-the-job training alongside their JASDF counterparts. Not only did U.S. and JASDF Airmen benefit from completing the project as a team but it also saved the Air Force 90,000 dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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JASDF Airman

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman grabs equipment needed to replace deteriorating high-voltage overhead lines and hardware at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Over the course of three weeks U.S. and JASDF Airmen replaced 30-year-old deteriorating high voltage overhead lines and hardware, spanning 3,000 meters, which supports all Draughon Range missions and field exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Working together

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex Jordan, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice, and his Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman counterpart prepare to replace deteriorating high-voltage overhead lines and hardware at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Typically, high-voltage line replacement is a contracted project; however, the 35 CES electrical shop seized the opportunity for their Airmen to receive on-the-job training while working side by side with their JASDF counterparts. Not only did U.S. and JASDF Airmen benefit from completing the project as a team, but it also saved the Air Force 90,000 dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Madson, the 35th Operations Support Squadron commander, and his son watch the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration performance during the Misawa Air Fest 2019 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2019. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team is based out of Misawa AB and travel throughout the Indo-Pacific region promoting and strengthening community relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, sits on display while the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Blue Impulse Demonstration Team performs overhead during the Misawa Air Fest 2019 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2019. This year’s stationary displays included the JASDF F-35A, Mitsubishi F-2, Kawasaki T-4 and a MH-53 helicopter alongside U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawks, KC-135 Stratotanker and F-16 Fighting Falcons plus a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Spectators and static displays from U.S. Armed Forces and Japan Self Defense Force fill the taxiway during the Misawa Air Fest 2019 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2019. The annual air show gave community members an opportunity to see various aircraft, meet military personnel and observe ground and aerial demonstrations, encompassing the power of the joint and bilateral forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force Kawasaki C-2 pilots prepare for take-off during the Misawa Air Fest 2019 family day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2019. The Kawasaki C-2 is a mid-size, twin-turbofan engine, long range, high speed military transport aircraft. The annual air show drew more than 95,500 people from all over Japan, highlighting the close U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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