Misawa celebrates 66 years of air power
Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Tetsuo Morimoto, Northern Air Defense Force commander, left, U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Williams, 35th Fighter Wing commander, center, and Kazumasa Taneichi, Misawa City mayor, break the lid of a sake barrel with wooden mallets during the 66th Annual U.S. Air Force Ball at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2013. Breaking the lid is part of the Kagami-Biraki ceremony symbolizing harmony and good fortune. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)