Representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visit Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Rothstein, 35th Fighter Wing commander, discusses the wing mission with Junichi Ihara, North American Affairs Bureau director-general, ministry of foreign affairs, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2012. During the meeting, Rothstein emphasized the wing’s dedication to the mission, developing leaders and Japanese community. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt Cammie Quinn/Released)

Misawa Spotlight: Senior Airman Stephanie Victor

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephanie Victor, 35th Communications Squadron postal clerk, is this week’s spotlight Airman at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Victor was chosen because of her hard-working personality and willingness to go the extra mile during and after work. Victor volunteers her off-duty hours to the Misawa Islanders’ dance and entertainment organization and the Focus 5/6 Organization. Victor also spends her time going to school and working towards her Community College of the Air Force degree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)

SFS Airmen maintain readiness during qualifications

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Harlan Glinski, left, 35th Security Forces Squadron logistics and resources officer, watches as Staff Sgt. Quentin Gray, 35 SFS combat arms instructor, demonstrates how to hold and fire a M203 grenade launcher during qualification training at Draughon Range, Japan, May 16, 2012. The M203 grenade launcher is a single-shot weapon designed for use with the M16 series rifle and M4 series carbine and has an effective range of approximately 400 meters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

SFS Airmen maintain readiness during qualifications

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quentin Gray, left, 35th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, loads a 40mm practice round into a M203 grenade launcher for 2nd Lt. Harlan Glinski, 35 SFS logistics and resources officer, during qualification training at Draughon Range, Japan, May 16, 2012. Security Forces Airmen must stay proficient and maintain their deployment status at all times, as well as, qualify annually on weapons they have been trained to fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

Recess with McGruff the Crime Dog

McGruff the Crime Dog plays a game of kick-ball with Sollars Elementary School students during recess in support of Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2012. While joining in several recess activities, McGruff encouraged kids to remain drug free and to fight against school violence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)

Diesel Weasel Exercise trains Misawa pilots on Close Air Support

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 14th Fighter Squadron taxis to the runway during the Diesel Weasel Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 10, 2012. When supporting an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend against enemy aircraft and return to its starting point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb/Released)