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Misawa Celebrates New Chief Selects

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Diana Rogers, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal superintendent, salutes Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, during a chief master sergeant release ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Dec. 1, 2022. Air Force officials selected 514 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant for the 22E9 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)
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Air Force Firefighter of the Year 2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, backs a firetruck into a garage at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2021. Collier recently won the Air Force Military Firefighter of the Year award and believes her accomplishments are a reflection of everybody else within her department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Air Force Firefighter of the Year 2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, climbs a fire truck ladder at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2021. Collier recently won the Air Force Military Firefighter of the Year award, and credits teamwork as the reason for her success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Air Force Firefighter of the Year 2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, raises a fire truck ladder at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2021. Collier won the Air Force Military Firefighter of the Year award. This annual award recognizes a military firefighter for superior job performance and outstanding contributions to a Department of Defense and fire and emergency services organization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Air Force Firefighter of the Year 2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, puts on her helmet at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2021. Collier recently won the Air Force Military Firefighter of the Year award. She also streamlined the certification process for new firefighters at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Air Force Firefighter of the Year 2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, stands in front of a fire truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2021. Collier recently won the Air Force Military Firefighter of the Year award and is now representing the Air Force at the Department of Defense level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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13th FS pilot fortifies bilateral relations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, holds up the 13th FS call sign “Cave Putorium” (CP), while posing for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. The JAAGA awards happen annually, honoring the top Japan Air Self-Defense Forces (JASDF) and U.S. Air Force (USAF) member who best contributes to building U.S.-Japan partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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13th FS pilot fortifies bilateral relations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, left, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, receives the Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA) award from Col. Jesse J. Friedel, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. The JAAGA recognized Rhoton for his dedicated time to building a strong bond and partnership with the Japanese members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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13th FS pilot fortifies bilateral relations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, holds up the 13th FS call sign “Cave Putorium” (CP) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. Rhoton attended the mission planning cells on the six-jet Agile Combat Employment-style deployment to Chitose during 5th Air Force’s Exercise PACIFIC RONIN, ensuring all parties understood both USAF and JASDF tactics in order to integrate seamlessly into a unified fighting force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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13th FS pilot fortifies bilateral relations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, left, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, listens to Col. Jesse J. Friedel, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander speak at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. Rhoton was hand-selected to accompany the 13th FS on the recent six-jet Agile Combat Employment-style deployment to Chitose during 5th Air Force’s Exercise PACIFIC RONIN and was named an Exercise “Superior Performer” by the 5th AF exercise team.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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13th FS pilot fortifies bilateral relations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, checks his equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. Misawa AB personnel have the unique opportunity of interacting face-to-face with their local Japanese counterparts. Rhoton demonstrated his integration with the Japan Air Self-Defense Forces (JASDF) in both his social and professional interaction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, stand together after completing detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. MWDs will ultimately retire out of the Air Force; and the last MWD Handler will receive first choice at adopting the partner they've worked so closely with throughout their career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, play together after completing detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The MWD teams at Misawa conduct daily training to keep them proficient, certified and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, search between various vehicles during detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The dogs train on detecting explosives and narcotics, as well as controlled aggression tactics, when detaining suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, follows behind his partner, Assan, a MWD, assigned to the 35th SFS, as he searches between two vehicles during detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The MWDs selection process begins when the dogs receive their initial training at Lackland Air Base in San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, search to find an odor during detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The MWD and handler conduct daily training overseen by the trainer to ensure they are both proficient and maintain the required standard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Misawa AB receives, administers initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine

A 35th Medical Group Airman holds a dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine in preparation to deliver it to mission essential personnel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 2020. The 35th MDG Public Health office will notify the base population when the vaccine is available for distribution to additional service members, government civilians, dependents and Department of Defense beneficiaries at Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Misawa AB receives, administers initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine

U.S. Air Force Col. Melissa J. Dooley, 35th Medical Group commander, receives a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 2020. Full-scale, unrestricted vaccine availability to Department of Defense personnel, similar to the annual influenza vaccine program, is predicted to be accomplished before or by mid-2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Misawa AB receives, administers initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Alford, 35th Operational Medicine Readiness Squadron commander, receives a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 2020. The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines are currently expected to take several months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julia DaSilva, the 35th Medical Group COVID Cell flight chief, shows her pocket-sized Basic Life Support (BLS) algorithm at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2020. DaSilva designed a pocket-sized Basic Life Support (BLS) algorithm to be worn with her medical group badge as a quick-reference tool in administering life-saving measures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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