Airmen assigned to the 35th Maintenance Squadron armament back shop pauses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2020. The armament back shop ensures the lethality and reliability of the F-16 Fighting Falcon weapon systems by maintaining various alternate mission equipment and the M61A1 Vulcan gun system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman...

Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing disassemble a communication flyaway kit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2020. Multi-Domain Airman training encompasses the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to successfully generate combat power in an austere and expeditionary battlespace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

An airman calls Airman Against Drunk Driving at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2020. A2D2 operates out of T’s Burritos Friday to Saturday from 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. To use their services, call 0176-77-2232 or DSN 226-2232 Friday to Saturday from 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, directs his ‘three man’ during the placement of the jammer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2020. The three-man team is responsible for making sure the munitions are safe and match mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M....

Airman 1st Class Jessica Carino, a 35th Security Forces Squadron armorer, ensures the rifle is clear and safe at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2019. Carino earned the Elizabeth N. Jacobson Award for Expeditionary Excellence, given for outstanding performance while deployed to Kunsan Air Base, South Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st...

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Douglas Smits, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal operations section chief, pauses for a photo with his family in Boulder, Colorado, June 10, 2018. Smits initially wanted to complete a marathon after a year of healing from a back surgery, but instead completed a Boulder Ironman. (Courtesy photo)

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, answers an Airman’s question during an all-call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 15, 2019. During the all-call, Brown recognized Airmen for their outstanding performance and took questions from the audience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)