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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephen Terrick, left, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron maintenance manager, and Senior Airman Alberto Rodriguez, 509th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems journeyman, drag buoys across the beach during a cleanup near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2024. By repurposing materials into enrichment for animals in human care, the Umigomi Enrichment Project promoted environmental stewardship and reinforced the 35th Fighter Wing’s commitment to community engagement and quality of life. (Courtesy photo)
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A tiger plays with a buoy donated by the Umigomi Enrichment Project at the Bridgeton Park & Zoo, New Jersey, Feb. 26, 2025. The Umigomi Enrichment Project promoted mindful interaction with marine environments and sustainable practices, reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s values on community wellness and environmental responsibility. (Courtesy photo)
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A bear plays with a buoy donated by the Umigomi Enrichment Project at the Oakland Zoo, Calif., July 26, 2025. Airmen and their families supported animal care and ocean awareness initiatives through the Umigomi Enrichment Project, strengthening the sense of connection and shared purpose that underpins the 35th Fighter Wing community. (Courtesy photo)
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Volunteers clean up a beach near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2024. The Umigomi Enrichment Project provided Airmen, families and youth an opportunity to engage with nature and environmental stewardship by repurposing buoys as toys for zoos, reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s commitment to a resilient and connected community. (Courtesy photo)
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Volunteers pose next to recovered buoys during a beach cleanup near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2024. The Umigomi Enrichment Project repurposes recovered fishing buoys into enrichment toys for animals in human care, supporting environmental stewardship while strengthening purpose across the 35th Fighter Wing community through volunteer efforts. (Courtesy photo)
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The Misawa Air Base Girl Scouts pose by a collection of buoys and trash after a beach cleanup near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 17, 2026. Through the collection and repurposing of fishing buoys for zoo animal decorations and toys, the Umigomi Enrichment Project strengthened community ties and promoted conservation awareness throughout the 35th Fighter Wing. (Courtesy photo)
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Misawa Beach Clean-up

Team Misawa members gather for a photo around trash bags collected after a beach clean-up at Miss Veedol Beach near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2022. Members from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Top 3, Misawa Air Base Top 3, and Army and Navy senior leadership teams coordinated this event to encourage public interest in protecting the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Misawa Beach Clean-up

A Team Misawa member drops off a bag of trash during a beach clean-up at Miss Veedol Beach near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2022. The bi-lateral and joint service volunteers worked together on creating a safer swimming and recreational area for Misawa families to enjoy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Misawa Beach Clean-up

A Team Misawa member picks up trash during a beach clean-up at Miss Veedol Beach near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2022. This event gave Team Misawa members the opportunity to help clear the local beach of debris and large items washed onto the coast and seawalls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Misawa Beach Clean-up

Team Misawa members walk along a shoreline holding bags of trash during a beach clean-up at Miss Veedol Beach near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2022. Members from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Top 3, Misawa Air Base Top 3, and Army and Navy senior leadership teams coordinated this event to encourage public interest in protecting the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Misawa Beach Clean-up

Team Misawa members search for and pick up trash during a beach clean-up at Miss Veedol Beach near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2022. The bi-lateral and joint service volunteers worked together on creating a safer swimming and recreational area for Misawa families to enjoy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Misawa Beach Clean-up

A Team Misawa member picks up trash during a beach clean-up at Miss Veedol Beach near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2022. This event gave Team Misawa members the opportunity to help clear the local beach of debris and large items washed onto the coast and seawalls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Misawa Beach Clean-up

A Team Misawa member walks along a shoreline holding a bag of trash during a beach clean-up at Miss Veedol Beach near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2022. Members from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Top 3, Misawa Air Base Top 3, and Army and Navy senior leadership teams coordinated this event to encourage public interest in protecting the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Bold in the cold

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tory Woodard, the 35th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, poses for a photo at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Dec. 29, 2017. To support Operation Deep Freeze, Woodard volunteered for the 60-day deployment as Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica’s local validating flight surgeon. He coordinated civilian and military assets to support any med evacuation missions in Antarctica. (Courtesy photo)
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Seal deal

An Antarctic fur seal lays on the ground at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Dec. 6, 2017. The seals were the first non-human life Woodard experienced during his tour. Antarctic fur seals are one of nine species worldwide. They were almost hunted to extinction for their fur. With their ability to turn their rear flippers forward, they can also walk on land. (Courtesy photo)
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All around the world

A New Zealand Air Force maintenance member, left, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tory Woodard, right, the 35th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, take a picture on a silver globe at the South Pole, Antarctica, Dec. 2, 2017. These two were one of the few able to visit the South Pole. Some days weather was in control of everything. (Courtesy photo)
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High and mighty

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules prepares for take off at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Nov. 27, 2017. These specially modified C-130 aircraft have skis allowing them to land on the ice and snow runways at McMurdo Station, the South Pole and other remote sites. (Courtesy photo)
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Yum, yummy and yum

Peppermint pretzel snacks sit in a tray at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 9, 2017. The 35th Operations Group raised approximately $3,750 in order to provide food, a bouncy castle and gifts from Santa during their Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En Orphanage visit, letting the children know they are loved and cared for by people outside of their community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Santa's helpers

Team Misawa members play with orphans at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 9, 2017. During the event, personnel dressed up as Santa’s elves and reindeer to spread holiday cheer and take photos with the orphans. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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And one for you

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Cole, a 35th Operations Support Squadron targeteer, offers a gift to a child at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 9, 2017. Approximately 70 Team Misawa personnel traveled two hours to Hirosaki, Japan, providing children an opportunity to interact with American kids, building bonds between the U.S. and its host neighbor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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