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Dirty jobs turn snowy

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James Laurent, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, climbs out of a multi-purpose, third generation, snowblower during the Command Chief’s dirty jobs program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2013. The dirty jobs program gives Airmen the chance to show base leadership the dedication put into their work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Seijin no hi: old Japanese traditions transcending time

Japanese elders and family members sing the Misawa City song at the end of the Coming of Age Day Ceremony at the Misawa Civic Center in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 13, 2013. Many Japanese elders attended the ceremony to welcome the new members of the adult society. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Seijin no hi: old Japanese traditions transcending time

Kazumasa Taneichi, Misawa City Mayor, speaks to the new members of the adult society during the Coming of Age Day Ceremony at the Misawa Civic Center in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 13, 2013. During his speech, the mayor asked for the young people to remember their teachings and fulfill their dreams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Seijin no hi: old Japanese traditions transcending time

Members of the Satsuki, Cherry and Misawa City boys and girls choirs sing during the Coming of Age Day Ceremony at the Misawa Civic Center in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 13, 2013. This ceremony is always held in the second week of January. The ceremony is held to honor the 20-year-old young adults’ rite of passage and has been passed down as a Japanese tradition since the Edo period. Edo, or Tokugawa, period is the years 1603 to 1868 in Japanese history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Seijin no hi: old Japanese traditions transcending time

Members of the Claire-Wind Orchestra play during the Coming of Age Day Ceremony at the Misawa Civic Center in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 13, 2013. Every town has their own ceremony, if the honored person has left their hometown, it is custom for them to return. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Seijin no hi: old Japanese traditions transcending time

A young man straightens his tie before the Coming of Age Day Ceremony at the Misawa Civic Center in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 13, 2013. The traditional garb for this type of ceremony is a dark kimono with hakama, a type of pants, but young men are generally seen wearing western style suits to the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Seijin no hi: old Japanese traditions transcending time

Young women dressed in their furisodes, gather to celebrate their maturity during the Coming of Age Day Ceremony at the Misawa Civic Center in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 13, 2013. As a sign of adulthood, women celebrated in a special type of kimono with long sleeves that drape down and elaborate designs, and zori sandals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson
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Doing battle against common colds, flu

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins, 35th Fighter Wing public affairs photojournalist, sneezes into a tissue while suffering from a cold at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 9, 2013. The average healthy, individual will suffer a cold at least three times a year or seasonally. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the quantity of cold and flu-sufferers increase during October and last till February. For more information on health and wellness or to schedule an appointment, call the 35th Medical Group at 226-6111. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Ski Lodge opens for snow enthusiasts

While watching their children have fun in the snow, parents enjoy free hot cocoa and coffee offered by the Land Memorial Ski Lodge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 5, 2013. For more information on the ski lodge’s treats and private reservations availability, contact the Outdoor Recreation Center at 226-9378. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Ski Lodge opens for snow enthusiasts

Sledders laugh while going down a hill outside the Land Memorial Ski Lodge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 5, 2013. To maximize “family fun” time, on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., orders can be called into the Lakeview Grille and delivered to the lodge. In just a few moments, families can enjoy delicious cracker-crust pizza and fresh donuts in a warm cabin overlooking the snow. Customers can also bring their own food, drinks and, if not in bottles, beer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Ski Lodge opens for snow enthusiasts

Avid snowboarders and skiers photograph each other’s stunts outside the Land Memorial Ski Lodge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 5, 2013. The ski lodge operation hours are Fridays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In between family fun activities, snow-lovers are given free hot cocoa and coffee, as well as a chance to lounge on the couches while gazing at the snowy view. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Ski Lodge opens for snow enthusiasts

Military members and their families enjoy an afternoon of sledding outside the Land Memorial Ski Lodge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 5, 2013. The ski lodge opened to snow enthusiasts on Friday, Jan. 5, 2013 for the winter season. Along with a free place to sled, ski and snowboard, private reservations can be made on the weekends for small group gatherings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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2013 brings big surprise for new family

Evangeline Evelyn Chiu, daughter of Staff Sgt. Shangjung Chiu, 35th Maintenance Operations Squadron, production analyst, and Christi-June, flexes her feet at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 4. Evangeline was approximately three weeks early and weighed 5 pounds 1 ounces and was 19.3 inches long. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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2013 brings big surprise for new family

Evangeline Evelyn Chiu, daughter of Staff Sgt. Shangjung Chiu, 35th Maintenance Operations Squadron, production analyst, and Christi-June, sleeps peacefully at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 4. Evangeline was the first baby of the new year to be born at Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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2013 brings big surprise for new family

Staff Sgt. Shangjung Chiu, 35th Maintenance Operations Squadron, production analyst, and his wife Christi-June, admire their infant daughter, Evangeline, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 4. The new family will be heading home from the base hospital on Jan. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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2013 brings big surprise for new family

Staff Sgt. Shangjung Chiu, 35th Maintenance Operations Squadron, production analyst, and his wife Christi-June pose for a photo with their infant daughter Evangeline, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 4. The Chiu's first born was delivered Jan. 3 at 6:57 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Jazz bassist’s musical tale

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Allen, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia Jazz Combo vocalist, sings to children at Sollars Elementary School Dec. 10, 2012, Misawa Air Base, Japan. This was the first stop on a three-day caroling tour at Misawa Air Base and Misawa City. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield)
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Jazz bassist’s musical tale

Members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia Jazz Combo play an arrangement of Christmas songs for children at Sollars Elementary School Dec. 10, 2012, Misawa Air Base, Japan. The band didn’t just play for on-base children, they also visited two schools in Misawa City. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield)
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Jazz bassist’s musical tale

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Greg Pflugh, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia Jazz Combo operations manager, plays his saxophone to children at the Misawa Municipal First Preschool Dec. 10, 2012, Misawa City, Japan. The band performed for more than 200 children during this visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield)
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Jazz bassist’s musical tale

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeremy Laukhuf, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia Jazz Combo bassist, tunes his bass for a performance at the Misawa Municipal First Preschool Dec. 10, 2012, Misawa City, Japan. The band is a five-piece arrangement consisting of drums, base, guitar, saxophone and keyboard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield)
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