Shining Stars: Celebrating a Legacy of Dedication

U.S. Navy Capt. Paul Hockran, Naval Air Facility Misawa commanding officer, awards a representative from the master labor contract and indirect hire agreement group during a Length of Service Award Ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 20, 2023. The event provided an opportunity for Misawa Air Base leadership and the Government of Japan to recognize the service of local national employees who have contributed 10, 20, 30, or 40 years of service to the continued alliance and cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joao Marcus Costa)

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Shining Stars: Celebrating a Legacy of Dedication

The attendees of the Length of Service Award Ceremony applaud a representative from the master labor contract and indirect hire agreement group at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 20, 2023. The event provided an opportunity for Misawa Air Base leadership and the Government of Japan to recognize the service of local national employees who have contributed 10, 20, 30, or 40 years of service to the continued alliance and cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joao Marcus Costa)

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Shining Stars: Celebrating a Legacy of Dedication

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, awards a representative from the master labor contract and indirect hire agreement group during a Length of Service Award Ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 20, 2023. The event provided an opportunity for Misawa Air Base leadership and the Government of Japan to recognize the service of local national employees who have contributed 10, 20, 30, or 40 years of service to the continued alliance and cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joao Marcus Costa)

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Shining Stars: Celebrating a Legacy of Dedication

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, stands with a recipient and their coworkers during a Length of Service Award Ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 20, 2023. The event provided an opportunity for Misawa Air Base leadership and the Government of Japan to recognize the service of local national employees who have contributed 10, 20, 30, or 40 years of service to the continued alliance and cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joao Marcus Costa)

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Shining Stars: Celebrating a Legacy of Dedication

A representative from the master labor contract and indirect hire agreement group thank Misawa Air Base leadership and the Government of Japan during a Length of Service Award Ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 20, 2023. The event provided an opportunity for Misawa Air Base leadership and the Government of Japan to recognize the service of local national employees who have contributed 10, 20, 30, or 40 years of service to the continued alliance and cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joao Marcus Costa)

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Shining Stars: Celebrating a Legacy of Dedication

Published Oct. 24, 2023
By Senior Airman Joao Marcus Costa
35th FW/PA

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --

A Length of Service award ceremony was held to recognize the service of local national employees who have contributed 10, 20, 30, or 40 years of service to the continued alliance and cooperation between the U.S. and Japan at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 5, 2023.