Lt. Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., U.S. Forces Japan commander and 5th Air Force commander, presents Col. RC Craig, 35th Fighter Wing commander, with a legion of merit here Aug. 30. Colonel Craig earned the award for service as the wing vice commander during the majority of his tenure, and as wing commander during his final weeks at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)