35th Fighter Wing Airmen share mission, culture

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Shinya Hirai, Japan Air Self-Defense Force field maintenance squadron member, observes a thermal imaging camera during a tour to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire Station 1 July 28. The tour was part of a bi-lateral exchange that paired JASDF personnel with U.S. Air Force personnel of similar specialties. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jamal D. Sutter)

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35th Fighter Wing Airmen share mission, culture

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. George Shepherd, 35th Security Forces Squadron dog handler, pats his military working dog Ajo after Ajo completed an obstacle course July 29 at the 35th Security Forces K-9 obstacle course. As part of a bi-lateral exchange with the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force, the 35th Security Forces Squadron K-9 unit demonstrated their capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 35th Security Forces Squadron K-9 unit demonstrate a double-dog attack as members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and their American sponsors watch July 29 at the 35th Security Forces Squadron K-9 obstacle course. The military working dogs are highly trained to attack a designated target and then stop on command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- 35th Security Forces Squadron working dog Diego makes a jumping attack on Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Hideki Yoshioka July 29 at the 35th Security Forces Squadron K-9 obstacle course. After the working dog demonstration, the members of the 35th Security Forces K-9 unit offered to let members of the audience a chance to wear the padded suit to find out what it's like to be tackled by a 70-pound dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- A weapons load crew from the 35th Maintenance Operations Squadron secures an inert AIM-9X missile to the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon in front of an audience of Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force Airmen July 31 in Hangar 911. The crew demonstrated the speed and precision in which they arm the fighter jets of the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Jason Bouse, 35th Maintenance Operations Squadron weapon loads crewman, shows a group of Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force Airmen the types of weapons typically loaded on an F-16 Fighting Falcon July 31 in Hangar 911. This guided tour was part of a bi-lateral exchange with the JASDF to help them understand how the U.S. Air Force operates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japan Air Self-Defense Warrant Officers Tagawa Tsuyoshi and Masato Kawabata taste-test various chilies prepared by members of the 35th Maintenance Squadron, Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight, July 31 at the AGE Flight headquarters. The chili made by Tech. Sgt. William Wells, vehicle NCO in charge, was declared the winner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Participants in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force bi-lateral exchange share a meal of chili and hot dogs at the 35th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight July 31 at the AGE Flight headquarters. The JASDF members were invited to the chili cook-off to get a spicy taste of American culture during their visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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35th Fighter Wing Airmen share mission, culture

Published Aug. 5, 2009