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PAC WEASEL 2-22

Two U.S. Marine Corps pilots assigned to the “Bats” Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA-242), leave the flightline after a mission during a PACIFIC WEASEL (PAC WEASEL) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 21, 2022. The Marines of VMFA-242 conduct training throughout Japan in order to sustain their high level of proficiency and operational readiness while increasing interoperability with both the U.S. Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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PAC WEASEL 2-22

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron perform a flyover during a PACIFIC WEASEL (PAC WEASEL) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 21, 2022. PAC WEASEL supports the Air Force’s directive to “Accelerate Change or Lose” by giving operators challenging scenarios and the opportunity to share best practices and new techniques in joint and bilateral environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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PAC WEASEL 2-22

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Bats” Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA-242), taxis to a stop during a PACIFIC WEASEL (PAC WEASEL) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 21, 2022. The Marines of VMFA-242 conduct training throughout Japan in order to sustain their high level of proficiency and operational readiness while increasing interoperability with both the U.S. Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
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PAC WEASEL 2-22

A C-130 J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, performs a flyover during a PACIFIC WEASEL (PAC WEASEL) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 21, 2022. PAC WEASEL supports the Air Force’s directive to “Accelerate Change or Lose” by giving operators challenging scenarios and the opportunity to share best practices and new techniques in joint and bilateral environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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PAC WEASEL 2-22

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, pose for a photo after a mission during a PACIFIC WEASEL (PAC WEASEL) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 21, 2022. PAC WEASEL supports the Air Force’s directive to “Accelerate Change or Lose” by giving operators challenging scenarios and the opportunity to share best practices and new techniques in joint and bilateral environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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exercise Tiltrotor/Rotary Wing (TR/RW) 2107

Members of the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 conduct pre-flight inspections on an MV-22 Osprey during exercise Tiltrotor/Rotary Wing (TR/RW) 2107 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2020. TR/RW 2107 is a unilateral exercise demonstrating 1st Marine Aircraft Wing capabilities to maintain combat-readiness in a maritime environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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exercise Tiltrotor/Rotary Wing (TR/RW) 2107

Members of the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 prepare for takeoff in an MV-22 Osprey during exercise Tiltrotor/Rotary Wing (TR/RW) 2107 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2020. The Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 and HMLA-169 supported the exercise with MV-22 Ospreys, UH-1Y Venoms, AH-1Z Vipers and 300 Marines and Sailors. The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing trains continuously in challenging and realistic environments and scenarios to support the security Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Exercise Tiltrotor/Rotary Wing (TR/RW) 2107

Members of the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 conduct pre-flight inspections on an MV-22 Osprey during exercise Tiltrotor/Rotary Wing (TR/RW) 2107 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2020. TR/RW 2107 is part of an aviation training relocation program designed to integrate air capabilities in realistic environments and further develop and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures within Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Friedel (center), Misawa Air Base installation commander, celebrates with Japanese Air-Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota (left), 3rd Air Wing commander, and Mr. Akio Takebayashi (right), Misawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry president, after dedicating the Misawa Officer’s Club Ballroom as the “Tomodachi Room” at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2021. The room was dedicated on the 10-year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and named after Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Joao Marcus Costa)
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Dishing it out

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Tatum, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, grabs rice during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 18, 2018. During the event, U.S. Air Force service members stayed with their Japan Air Self-Defense Force counterparts, learning to better integrate with each other and reinforce U.S. and Japanese relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Goodbye sunshine

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Layne, the 35th Fighter Wing bilateral exchange program lead coordinator, waves goodbye to Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, during their visit to Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 18, 2018. The 35th FW works together with several Japan Self-Defense Force bases to provide cultural and bilateral exchanges throughout the year, cultivating enhanced teamwork between the U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Yamada Town

Yamada Town, Japan, sits in a valley of various Japanese mountains, Oct. 18, 2018. The town hosts Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Yamada Sub Base. The installation’s mission contributes to maintaining balance in the Indo-Pacific region through detecting and notifying ally forces who respond to unknown and enemy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Gift exchange

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Kimamura, left, a 37th Surveillance Squadron weapons director, gives U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, right, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, a gift during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 18, 2018. Alsvig attended the first two days of the exchange to learn about the 37th Surveillance Squadron’s mission and how they work alongside their allies to maintain peace and balance in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Fun nights in Yamada

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members with the 37th Surveillance Squadron and a U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Tatum, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions systems technician, pause for a photo during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17, 2018. During the exchange, personnel worked together and fellowshipped with one another to deepen bonds and enhance mission execution through getting to know each other both inside and outside of a work environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Language book learning

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Airman Shimizu, left, a 37th Surveillance Squadron radar maintenance technician, looks at a Japanese phrase book with U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Tatum’s, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17, 2018. U.S. Air Force members from various career fields stayed with their JASDF counterparts to better integrate with each other. Participants obtained a deeper understanding of cultural differences and learned to perform tasks together, ensuring fluid mission execution in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Photojournalist

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, speaks with a Japan Air Self-Defense Force 37th Surveillance Squadron member during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17, 2018. Alsvig fellowshipped with the 37th SS’s leadership and familiarized himself with their mission, strengthening U.S. and Japanese bonds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Maintainer with a smile

U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathan Bauer, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, smiles during exercise RED FLAG Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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De-ice for the win

A 35th Fighter Wing maintainer de-ices an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 12, 2018. Multiple aircraft underwent this process in which liquid solutions are sprayed onto an aircraft during the winter to both defrost and prevent future precipitation from freezing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Cotton candy skies with a samurai smile

An F-16 Fighting Falcon’s engine cover displays a 14th Fighter Squadron “Samurai” during exercise RED FLAG Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 12, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Ready to fly

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Trimble, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, walks toward an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise RED FLAG Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 12, 2018. With 574 sorties and 1,072 hours flown by Oct. 16, RF-A 19-1 was one of the Air Force's most strategically impactful exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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