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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, the U.S. Pacific Command senior enlisted leader, visited Misawa Air Base, Japan, for the first time, Dec. 20 and 21.


JASDF briefs Sgt. Maj.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, U.S. Pacific Command senior enlisted leader, speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force troops during a two-day visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 20, 2017. Spadaro’s visit served as an opportunity to meet with JASDF 3rd Air Wing leadership and engage with the koku-jiei-tai junior enlisted, reaffirming the alliance between the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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Ebina Ikuko, a Lake Ogawara volunteer, serves soup to attendees at the Lake Ogawara Appreciation event in Tohoku Town, Japan, April 15, 2018. The community engagement event signifies the close relationship between Team Misawa members and the people of Tohoku Town. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, thanks community members for their support of Misawa Air Base during his speech at the Lake Ogawara Appreciation event in Tohoku Town, Japan, April 15, 2018. Jobe spoke on the enjoyment Lake Ogawara brings to the community such as the cherry blossoms, a variety of lake festivals and the Wakasagi marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
Bowls of clam soup offered participants warm respace from the chilly breeze at the Lake Ogawara Appreciation event in Tohoku Town, Japan, April 15, 2018. While Tohoku offers a wide variety of popular foods such as shagimi, smelt, ice fish, yam and garlic, clams were the highlighted item on the menu. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
Akinori Eto, a member of the House of Representatives , bows at the Lake Ogawara Appreciation event in Tohoku Town, Japan, April 15, 2018. The event focused on community relations and fundamentals for the U.S. and Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, shakes hands with Governor Shingo Mimura, right, the Aomori Prefecture governor, at the at Lake Ogawara Appreciation event in Tohoku Town, Japan, April 15, 2018. The partnership of local communities is vital to the U.S. and Japan friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
U.S. Air Force Col. Paul D Kirmis and his family, front, and Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi and wife, back, are escorted into the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. These distinguished visitors held a ribbon cutting ceremony which represents the two cultures, one community concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
A samurai drawing is displayed during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. Samurai, which means the way of the warrior, was a common theme throughout the event. The goal of the event was to create an everlasting bond between the two cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
Funami Ryoetu, a bonsai hobbyist and Japan Day volunteer, left, showcases a bonsai tree to Maeda Hiroshi, a Japan Day attendee, right, during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. Bonsai is a 2,000 year old Japanese art form where growing of miniature trees is cultivated by growing and shaping the plant over a long period of time. Japan Day gave way to Misawa newcomers experiencing a wide variety of what makes Japan so interesting, all in a centralized location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
Suwanat Kazuo, a mask artist, carves a mask during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. Hirotoshi Mikami started the 31-year-old tradition which included 50 host nation organizations and more than 500 performers, artists and craftsmen. The base-wide celebration gave Team Misawa a chance to experience authentic Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
Performing artists from Aomori University showcase their ninja capabilities during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. This ninja club is unique because it’s the only club of its kind in the Aomori prefecture. Events like Japan Day and American Day cement these experiences, showing similarities and appealing differences between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
A performance artist, costumed as a dragon, covers a Japan Day attendee during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. A dragon dance is performed at festive celebrations which represents wisdom, power and wealth. Japan Day is a prime opportunity for members of Misawa to connect with Japanese traditional culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
A Makibano kid drummer performs during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. The event featured many performers including Okamisawa sacred dancers, Nanbu local Shamisen music and Towada Suijin Thunder Drum musicians. Showcasing Japanese music was one of the many events performed at Japan Day which highlighted the cultures techniques and traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)