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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Carter, a 35th Maintenance Group weapons lead crew member, talks with a group of delegates from Wenatchee Valley, Washington, during their base familiarization tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. The delegates, consisting of city mayors, college and high school students, and respective family members, visit Misawa City annually highlighting the legacy of community relations initiated by the historic Miss Veedol flight in 1931. The flight was the first non-stop transpacific flight by two Americans from Wenatchee, Washington, and who took off from Misawa City, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Ooof! This is heavy!

High school students visiting Misawa City with a delegation from Wenatchee Valley, Washington, attempt to lift an F-16 Fighting Falcon’s missile during their tour of Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. The students, joined by their city’s mayors and respective families members visited the base during the group’s annual cultural exchange with Misawa City. The partnership between the two cities dates back to 1931 when Clyde Pangborn and his co-pilot Hugh Herndon flew the first non-stop transpacific flight originating from a beach in Misawa City and 200 hours later landed in Wenatchee, Washington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Quick honey, pose!

The grandmother of a high school student takes her granddaughter’s photo as Col. Paul Kirmis, the 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, explains what it’s like flying in an F-16 Fighting Falcon in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region during the Wenatchee Valley delegation visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. Kirmis explained the wing’s significance in the Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility and how his wing plays a vital role enemy deference throughout the theater. For many of the delegates, this was their first time visiting Misawa City and the base. One student said seeing what the installation does and the dedication of the service members working and living here means so much to her and her family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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“We’re flying decoys with big bombs”

U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott Pippin, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, explains the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission and their heritage as “Wild Weasels” while talking with Wenatchee Valley delegates visiting Misawa City during their annual cultural exchange tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. The visitors, consisting of city mayors, college and high school students, and respective family members, visit Misawa City annually highlighting the legacy of community relations initiated by the historic Miss Veedol flight in 1931. The flight was the first non-stop transpacific flight by two Americans from Wenatchee, Washington, and who took off from Misawa City, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Donning the red man suit

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Johnathan Rogers, a 35th Security Forces Squadron unit training scheduler, dons a red man suit during an augmentee course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. The red man training exercise included, learning how to use a baton for exercise and real-world scenarios. The augmentee course also covers security forces concepts, operations, weapons safety, use of lethal or non-lethal force, communication procedures, handcuffing vehicle searches and other tasks Airmen may encounter on-duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Soliciting for volunteers

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Johnathan Rogers, a 35th Security Forces Squadron unit training scheduler, asks for volunteers to perform baton maneuvers during an augmentee course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. This training embraces Team Misawa’s motto, “fight tonight,” ensuring people, assets and equipment are protected anytime, any moment, anywhere. Additionally, this prepares augmentees to learn how they could potentially react in various scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Sweating away the pain

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Renteria, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fleet management and analysis journeyman, takes a break during the red man challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. This training is a part of the 35th Security Forces Squadron augmentee course, which provides Airmen from various careers a crash course experience of critical security forces skills. Upon course completion, Airmen could be called on to perform 35th SFS duties if there is a need for additional personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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The punch

Potential U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron augmentees participate in red man training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. In addition to red man training, Airmen learned basic security forces concepts. This training is for exercise purposes, real-world scenarios and daily use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Preparation and determination

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Henaire, a 35th Communications Squadron satellite communications journeyman, braces for a baton hit during security forces augmentee training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. The training pulls people from different squadrons across base to support the 35th Security Forces Squadron. Airmen endure security forces concepts, operations, weapons safety, use of lethal or non-lethal force, communication procedures, handcuffing, vehicle searches and many more tasks augmentees may encounter on duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Jab, jab, right hook

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cristian Reyes-Clanor, a 35th Communications Squadron transmissions system journeyman, hits a pad used for red man training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. The skills taught during augmentee training teach Airmen, who have never been in a fight, an idea of how to react if the situation arises. Realistic fights could go on a lot longer and be more violent than just using the techniques learned during the one-minute bout. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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In class to train

Potential U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron augmentees listen to Senior Airman Johnathan Rogers, a 35th Security Forces Squadron unit training scheduler, instructions during the classroom part of training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. Combative training helps teach Airmen the basic skills to assist security forces. Different aspects of the training instils augmentees to learn how they will react in a realistic scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Let the games begin

U.S. Air Force weapons standardization Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Group, prepare to load munitions as evaluators observe during the 3rd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan Aug. 11, 2017. Competitions test the ability of Airmen to quickly and precisely carry out the mission of power projection in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region in adherence to the Air Force's primary mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Rotating an AIM-120

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Russel Whitehall, left, a weapons team chief, and Senior Airman Lainer England, right, a weapons load crew member, both assigned to the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, rotate an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile while spectators observe during the 3rd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The two load crews are comprised of three members from either the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit or the 13th AMU. The competitions recognize superior performers and keeps weapons loaders’ skills sharp while boosting unit morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Turning wrenches, loading weapons

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lanier England, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares a BRU-57A bomb rack prior to loading a munition during the 3rd quarter loading competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The 35th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcons are multi-role fighter aircraft capable of performing the suppression of enemy air defenses mission. With the largest area of responsibility of any Air Force major command, Pacific Air Forces’ responsibility covers more than 100 million square miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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In it to win it

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Farhan Howard, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load team member, operates an MJ-1 lift truck during the 2nd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The truck transports, loads and unloads a wide variety of munitions, supplies and can lift approximately 3,000 pounds. The MJ-1, also known as a “jammer”, serves as the standard USAF bomb loading vehicle since the 1950s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Post load inspection

U.S. Air Force weapons standardization Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Group conduct a post loading inspection after securing three various munitions on the F-16 Fighting Falcon, during the 2nd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. Supplying the F-16 with munitions is one way the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew Airmen display their ambition for excellence and exemplify what it takes to accomplish the mission. As an integral part of load crew tradition, these competitions furthers skills and promotes camaraderie within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Safe and secure

A three-man load crew with the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secure a Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU-38 to a BRU-57A bomb rack during the 2nd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. A JDAM enables employment of accurate air-to-surface weapons against high priority fixed and relocatable targets from the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The purpose of a load crew competition is to recognize superior performers and keep weapons loaders’ skills sharp and ready for real world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Osprey is approved for takeoff

U.S. Marine Corps joint terminal attack controllers communicate with a MV-22 Osprey during takeoff in Hokkaido, Japan, for a media day event during exercise Northern Viper 17Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for U.S. Marine personnel and aircraft, exercising Team Misawa’s ability to thrive with an influx of other service members. Various agencies, including the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight, 35th Force Support Squadron, 35th Medical Group, 35th Fighter Wing public affairs office and many more, offered equipment, resources and personnel to assist in sustaining NV17 training operations and objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Northern Viper tests Team Misawa’s power projection hub readiness

U.S. Marines begin refueling operations near Chitose Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2017. Misawa Air Base 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel management flight provided fuel to various units who temporarily deployed to the base, enabling continuous presence in the Indo-Asia- Pacific region. The HMH-462, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is forward deployed under the unit deployment program with 1st MAW, based in Okinawa, Japan, for training purposes. Exercise opportunities such as NV17 enhance the U.S. and Japan Alliance and increase its ability to maintain regional peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Northern Viper tests Team Misawa’s power projection hub readiness

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Sasman, a Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 462 crew chief, looks out of a window to visually assist in landing a CH-53E Super Stallion near Chitose Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2017. The HMH-462, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is forward deployed under the unit deployment program with 1st MAW, based in Okinawa, Japan, for training purposes. Misawa acts as a centralized hub if a contingency occurred in the Indo-Asia- Pacific region, enabling the wing to uphold its “fight tonight” posture and assist other units in the same. The exercise allowed the Allied forces to increase their combined arms proficiency in both ground and aviation capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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