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Assembling breakout box

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nary Kong-Choup, a team member with the 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics intermediate section electronic warfare section, assembles a breakout box at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2016. Kong-Choup was one of seven Airmen who took the initiative on building this device, saving time and requiring less manpower to operate. The apparatus connects to parts on F-16 Fighting Falcons, called line replacement units, and inspects the integrity of electrical pathways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Old procedures

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Felipe Rosario, the team lead of the 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics intermediate section electronic warfare section, demonstrates how troubleshooting line replaceable units was done prior to the creation of a breakout box and line replaceable unit extension cables at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2016. Airmen from the avionics flight recently developed a breakout box and cables to connect to the LRUs instead of doing it manually, making the process more efficient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Avionics invention

A breakout box and line replaceable unit extension cables lie on a counter in the avionics shop at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2016. The device was created by the 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics flight to help speed up continuity checks on LRUs which inspect the integrity of electrical pathways. LRUs are aircraft parts found in F-16 Fighting Falcons that allow a pilot to interact with the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Helicopter on minesweeper

An MH-53E Sea Dragon lands on the JS Uraga while taking part in the 2016 Mine Countermeasures Exercise in Mutsu Bay, Japan, July 22, 2016. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel’s crew teamed up with the U.S. Navy helicopter’s unit to train for the boat landing aspect of mine countermeasures. By improving response times and strengthening relations, the services aim to not only become more adept at their mission, but also to deter their enemy’s willingness to mine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Returning from receiving aircraft

Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force walk along the helicopter landing pad of the JS Uraga while taking part in Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2JA in Mutsu Bay, Japan, July 22, 2016. While the U.S. Navy trained on boat landings, the JMSDF crew focused on receiving and securing aircraft on their vessel. If an actual mine threat were to arise, the two services could work together to eliminate it using resources like explosive ordnance disposal units, minesweeper ships and mine countermeasure helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Helicopter landing

Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force prepare to receive an MH-53E Sea Dragon aboard the JS Uraga, while taking part in Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2JA in Mutsu Bay, Japan, July 22, 2016. The 99-foot-long helicopter has two missions: airborne mine counter measure and navy vertical onboard delivery. During the exercise, the U.S. Navy operated out of Misawa Air Base, Japan, to practice these missions while improving interoperability with the JMSDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Enjoying the ride

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Morgan Boltz, a naval aircrewman with the Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14, Detachment 2A, looks out of the window of an MH-53E Sea Dragon while taking part in Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2JA near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2016. The annual bilateral exercise took place between the U.S. and Japan from July 15 to 30, with the goal of strengthening interoperability and mine countermeasure capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Flight to minesweeper ship

U.S. Navy Sailors with the Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14, Detachment 2A, ride in the back of an MH-53E Sea Dragon while taking part in the Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2JA near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2016. Though originally stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, the detachment is currently forward deployed to Pohang, Republic of Korea. The unit participated in the 15-day Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force exercise to bolster mine countermeasures capabilities and enhance interoperability between the two allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Marching band performance

The Misawa Daiichi Kindergarten marching band performs a recital during the 24th Annual Traffic Safety Day in Misawa City, Japan, July, 22, 2016. The demonstration signified the students’ dedication to the traffic safety campaign and helped to focus on the prevention of traffic accidents involving children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Ceremonial speech

Kazumasa Taneichi, the mayor of Misawa City, speaks to an audience during the 24th Annual Traffic Safety Day in Misawa City, Japan, July 22, 2016. The event beckoned more than 100 service members from Misawa Air Base to help promote traffic safety awareness and the prevention of vehicle accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Safety declaration

Representatives from the Misawa City Office, Misawa Air Base and the Misawa Daiichi Kindergarten make a safety declaration during the 24th Annual Traffic Safety Day in Misawa City, Japan, July 22, 2016. The representatives stated their commitment to eradicate reckless driving and driving under the influence, along with an overall commitment to the goals of the traffic safety campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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35th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force band plays during the 35th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2016. The ceremony was held to formally showcase the transfer of wing leadership from U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Sundvall to Col. R. Scott Jobe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Giving recognition

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Timothy S. Green, Air Force Director of Civil Engineers and Deputy Chief of Staff for logistics, engineering and force protection with Headquarters U.S. Air Force, speaks to a group of 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen about the construction of a new explosive ordnance disposal compound at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2016. The project was completed entirely in-house, which means 35th CES Airmen finished the construction without assistance from a civilian contracting company. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Then versus now

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Timothy S. Green, the Air Force Director of Civil Engineers and Deputy Chief of Staff for logistics, engineering and force protection with Headquarters U.S. Air Force, left, and Tech. Sgt. Glenn Traylor, carpentry shop NCO in charge with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, right, view vault construction photos at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2016. The vault was built in conjunction with a new explosive ordnance disposal compound. In addition to building the vault, updates were made to the breakrooms, bathrooms and storage units. The improvements ensured a smooth transition for EOD Airmen from their old to new compound. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Group brief

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Glenn Traylor, carpentry shop NCO in charge with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, briefs a group of distinguished visitors on the construction of a new explosive ordnance disposal compound at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2016. Prior to the project, the EOD shop was located separately from the rest of the 35th CES. This move unified them with the squadron to ensure simpler transit to and from events and faster communication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Logistics brief

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Wesley Kitchens, a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration craftsman with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, briefs Maj. Gen. Timothy S. Green, the Air Force Director of Civil Engineers and Deputy Chief of Staff for logistics, engineering and force protection with Headquarters U.S. Air Force, on the construction of a new explosive ordnance disposal compound at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2016. The project cost $280,000 but was completed entirely by Air Force members, saving approximately $400,000 in contracting costs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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Bus arrival

Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron salute Maj. Gen. Timothy S. Green, the Air Force Director of Civil Engineers and Deputy Chief of Staff for logistics, engineering and force protection with Headquarters U.S. Air Force, as he arrives on a tour bus at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2016. Green’s visit consisted of a squadron all call, a tour of the base dorms, breakfast and lunch with Airmen, and briefings within the 35th CES complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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