A Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airman assigned to the 3rd Air Wing hands a gift bag to a Misawa Cookie Caper volunteer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. JASDF Airmen returned the gesture with gift bags after receiving cookies from volunteers the week prior, underscoring the community connections that contribute to unity across Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

Cookie Caper Part 2: A thank-you from JASDF

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airman assigned to the 3rd Air Wing hands a gift bag to a Misawa Cookie Caper volunteer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. JASDF Airmen returned the gesture with gift bags after receiving cookies from volunteers the week prior, underscoring the community connections that contribute to unity across Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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A Misawa Cookie Caper volunteer receives a gift bag from a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airman assigned to the 3rd Air Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. The exchange highlighted an ongoing partnership between Misawa volunteers and JASDF Airmen, showing how community-driven connections reinforce trust and teamwork throughout Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

Cookie Caper Part 2: A thank-you from JASDF

A Misawa Cookie Caper volunteer receives a gift bag from a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airman assigned to the 3rd Air Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. The exchange highlighted an ongoing partnership between Misawa volunteers and JASDF Airmen, showing how community-driven connections reinforce trust and teamwork throughout Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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  • A Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airman assigned to the 3rd Air Wing hands a gift bag to a Misawa Cookie Caper volunteer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. JASDF Airmen returned the gesture with gift bags after receiving cookies from volunteers the week prior, underscoring the community connections that contribute to unity across Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

    Cookie Caper Part 2: A thank-you from JASDF

    A Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airman assigned to the 3rd Air Wing hands a gift bag to a Misawa Cookie Caper volunteer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. JASDF Airmen returned the gesture with gift bags after receiving cookies from volunteers the week prior, underscoring the community connections that contribute to unity across Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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  • A Misawa Cookie Caper volunteer receives a gift bag from a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airman assigned to the 3rd Air Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. The exchange highlighted an ongoing partnership between Misawa volunteers and JASDF Airmen, showing how community-driven connections reinforce trust and teamwork throughout Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

    Cookie Caper Part 2: A thank-you from JASDF

    A Misawa Cookie Caper volunteer receives a gift bag from a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airman assigned to the 3rd Air Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. The exchange highlighted an ongoing partnership between Misawa volunteers and JASDF Airmen, showing how community-driven connections reinforce trust and teamwork throughout Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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Cookie Caper Part 2: A thank-you from JASDF

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --  

Misawa Cookie Caper volunteers receive gift bags from Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. The exchange highlighted an ongoing partnership between Misawa volunteers and JASDF Airmen, showing how community-driven connections reinforce trust and teamwork throughout Misawa.

Misawa Cookie Caper volunteers pose for photos with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Following a week earlier cookie delivery, JASDF Airmen presented thank-you gift bags to Misawa Cookie Caper volunteers, demonstrating how community engagement supports cohesion across Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

Cookie Caper Part 2: A thank-you from JASDF

Misawa Cookie Caper volunteers pose for photos with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Following a week earlier cookie delivery, JASDF Airmen presented thank-you gift bags to Misawa Cookie Caper volunteers, demonstrating how community engagement supports cohesion across Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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Misawa Cookie Caper volunteers pose for photos with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Following a week earlier cookie delivery, JASDF Airmen presented thank-you gift bags to Misawa Cookie Caper volunteers, demonstrating how community engagement supports cohesion across Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

Cookie Caper Part 2: A thank-you from JASDF

Misawa Cookie Caper volunteers pose for photos with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Following a week earlier cookie delivery, JASDF Airmen presented thank-you gift bags to Misawa Cookie Caper volunteers, demonstrating how community engagement supports cohesion across Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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Christmas bags of goodies wait to be handed to Misawa Cookie Caper volunteers by Japan Air Self-Defense Force members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. The gesture marked a continuation of a cross-cultural exchange that began with volunteers delivering cookies to JASDF Airmen, reinforcing the partnerships and morale that help strengthen the bonds between the bilateral partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

Cookie Caper Part 2: A thank-you from JASDF

Christmas bags of goodies wait to be handed to Misawa Cookie Caper volunteers by Japan Air Self-Defense Force members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. The gesture marked a continuation of a cross-cultural exchange that began with volunteers delivering cookies to JASDF Airmen, reinforcing the partnerships and morale that help strengthen the bonds between the bilateral partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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A Misawa Cookie Caper volunteer shows a photo to a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airman assigned to the 3rd Air Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Volunteers delivered homemade cookies to JASDF Airmen a week earlier, with the return gift reinforcing the mutual respect and community bonds that strengthen both bilateral partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

Cookie Caper Part 2: A thank-you from JASDF

A Misawa Cookie Caper volunteer shows a photo to a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airman assigned to the 3rd Air Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Volunteers delivered homemade cookies to JASDF Airmen a week earlier, with the return gift reinforcing the mutual respect and community bonds that strengthen both bilateral partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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