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JASDF awards 35 SFS

U.S. Air Force Maj. Leo Martin, 35 Security Forces Squadron commander, became the first U.S. military member to receive a letter of appreciation from Japan Air Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Tamotsu Kidono, 3rd Air Wing commander, during the JASDF Annual Award Ceremony on Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2012. The members of 35 SFS and the 3 AW are actively engaged daily to ensure the safety of the base. "I am very humbled and honored to receive this award on behalf of the hard work and dedication of the 35 SFS members," said Martin. "Our greatest strength in PACAF is our unwavering relationship with our allies."
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Edgren ready for Zama and D-II title shot

Blaine Miller, Edgren High School football head coach, leads his team off the field after practice at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2012. During practices this week, Edgren focused on the offensive play style of the Zama Trojans who they will be facing in the Division II championship game at Camp Zama, Japan, Nov. 10, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)
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Edgren ready for Zama and D-II title shot

Paul Finco, Edgren High School football assistant coach, puts on shoulder pads during the Eagles practice at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2012. Edgren had five of their coaches put on pads to simulate having bigger players on the opposite side of the ball to mimic what they will face against the Zama Trojans in the Division II championship game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)
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Taking birds off the map

Empty 12 gauge birdscare shotgun cartridges are stored in a metal box in the 35th Operation Support Squadron base operations building at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2012. Bird strikes cause hundreds of deaths and approximately $75 million in military aircraft damage a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Taking birds off the map

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jarrett Dowey, 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, updates the 35th Fighter Wing Bird Abatement Team Bird and Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard prevention and ammunition logbook in the 35 OSS base operations building at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2012. The BASH program requires constant interaction among aviation safety members, air operation shops, pilots and aircrew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Taking birds off the map

A hawk flies low on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2012. When a bird and an aircraft collide, during flight, take-off or landing, it’s called a bird strike. To prevent this incident, the Department of Defense pushes to improve aviation safety programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson
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Taking birds off the map

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jarrett Dowey, 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, walks across the flightline taxi-way in preparation to scare birds at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2012. Airfield management drives around the flightline three times a day to perform bird aircraft strike hazard prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Taking birds off the map

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marnell Dillingham, 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, loads his shotgun with bird scare cartridges on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2012. All airfield management Airmen must be re-trained every year to stay bird aircraft strike hazard prevention certified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Trick-or-treat: children on quest for candy

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephen Ocenosak, 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs broadcaster, and his daughter, left, hand out candy to trick-or-treaters on Halloween at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2012. Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to appease spirits who roamed the streets during a sacred festival called Samhain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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Trick-or-treat: children on quest for candy

Jack O ‘Lanterns and other Halloween decorations sit on stairs during Halloween at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2012. The first Jack O ‘Lanterns were believed to be carved out of turnips. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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Trick-or-treat: children on quest for candy

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Craig Fry, 35th Security Forces Squadron basic force protector, patrols the roads during Halloween at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2012. Fry, along with other 35 SFS members, patrolled the base to ensure trick-or-treaters had a fun, but safe night.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)
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Pumpkin chief hands out candy in support of CFC

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Lord, 35th Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, hands out candy during a staff meeting at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2012. Lord came in first for a Combined Federal Campaign fundraiser where the base voted for a chief master sergeant and a colonel they would like to see in a costume. All the proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the Family Support and Youth Programs here at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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COMPACAF says hello, PACAF command chief says goodbye

U.S. Air Force Gen. Herbert J. "Hawk" Carlisle, Pacific Air Forces commander, pets Ajo, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, after a K-9 aggression demonstration during his first visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2012. Carlisle toured several units within the 35th Fighter Wing and met with Airmen, Japan Air Self-Defense Force leadership and the Misawa City mayor to discuss numerous topics during his visit to Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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COMPACAF says hello, PACAF command chief says goodbye

U.S. Air Force Gen. Herbert Carlisle, left, Pacific Air Forces commander, speaks to Kazumasa Taneichi, Misawa City mayor, at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 25, 2012. Carlisle thanked the Japanese people for their continued support and willingness to maintain their strong bilateral relationship despite recent incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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COMPACAF says hello, PACAF command chief says goodbye

U.S. Air Force Gen. Herbert Carlisle, right, Pacific Air Forces commander, speaks to Lt. Gen. Hideo Wakabayashi, left, Northern Air Defense Force commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2012. During Carlisle's visit, he spoke about various issues including the recent curfew of bases in U.S. Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Misawa breaks sweat to raise breast cancer awareness

Senior Airman Sarah Vrachalus, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron inbound cargo, finishes her final stretch of the Breast Cancer Run 2012 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2012. Vrachalus, like many others, ran the base perimeter at the event while others chose to run in a 5K or 10K. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)
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Misawa breaks sweat to raise breast cancer awareness

Runners make their way to the finish line during the Breast Cancer Run 2012 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2012. More than 300 people participated in the event to help raise breast cancer awareness. Top times included a 51 minute, 46 seconds perimeter run by a male and 1 hour, 9 seconds by a female. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)
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Misawa breaks sweat to raise breast cancer awareness

Participants in the Breast Cancer Run 2012 kick off the event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2012. At the event, more than 300 participants had the option to run a 5K, 10K or 15K base perimeter run to help raise breast cancer awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)
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Tugging their way to strengthened bonds

Representatives from the Northern Aircraft Control and Warning Wing’s team Crazy Horse accept the first place trophy during the 11th Annual Northern Air Defense Force Commander’s Cup tug-of-war event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2012. Nineteen teams competed, but team Crazy Horse stood above the rest and received the first place prize, the commander’s cup. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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Tugging their way to strengthened bonds

35th Maintenance Squadron Avionics Pointy Heads team members compete in tug-of-war at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2012. The Avionics Pointy Heads along with 18 other teams competed for the Commander’s Cup during the 11th Annual Northern Air Defense Force Commander’s Cup tug-of-war event. By promoting teamwork, the competition helped strengthen bonds and improve bilateral relations between U.S. and Japanese Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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