Japanese nationals key to mission success
Col. Van A. Wimmer, 35th Fighter Wing Vice Commander, presents Nobuaki Kanno a letter of appreciation at the Annual Master Labor Contractor Length of Service Award Ceremony, Oct. 22, 2010 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Kanno represented MLC's receiving length of service awards for 10, 20, and 30 years of service. MLC's serve an important role in maintaining Misawa Air Base's mission readiness, as well as ensuring continuity as service members transfer in and out. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew M. Bradley/Released)