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An unexploded ordnance sets on the ground as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Rayner, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels control technician, cordons the area off during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. Cordons vary in size and prevent personnel from entering dangerous areas, safeguarding U.S. service members and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Boat baby blues

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Ronald Diaz-Cataldo, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron officer in charge of operations, and his daughter Lelanni, view Geibikei Gorge's rock formations during a 35th Fighter Wing chapel resiliency trip at Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The resiliency trips. provided free of charge by the Wing chapel, focuses on making Airmen resilient to better perform their duties. The chapel took approximately 40 Airmen and their families to Geibikei Gorge and Chuson-Ji Temple in Hiraizumi, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Boating business

A Japanese boatman pushes visitors on a transportation boat at Geibikei Gorge in Inchinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The boats transport goods across waterways and can hold up to approximately 40 people. The 35th Fighter Wing Chapel initiated trips to local areas in Japan in order to thank service members and their families for their edication to their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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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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Don't rock the boat

U.S. service members and their dependents depart from a Japanese transportation boat during a 35th Fighter Wing chapel resiliency trip at Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. During the trip, Capt. Joshua Hammans, a 35th Fighter Wing chaplain, spoke words of encouragement to the service members and their families as well as thanked them for their dedication to the 35th Fighter Wing and its mission. The chapel plans to continue these trips over the year to ensure Airmen are recharged and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

Steve Wagner, a Draughon Range electronic warfare field engineer, works on an unmanned threat emitter at Draughon Range at Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. Draughon Range personnel oversee the upkeep of the area including mechanical fixes. The workers put in approximately 65 hours per week to ensure the range functions at an optimal level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

Steve Wagner, a Draughon Range electronic warfare field engineer, attaches a wire onto an unmanned threat emitter-receiver at Draughon Range at Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. The threat emitters provide a more realistic training experience for pilots by simulating enemy detection and attacks. Range personnel perform site checks around the area to survey for any necessary maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

Several 20 mm shells sit on gravel on Draughon Range at Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. Once ammunition is used, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team comes to the range to properly dispose it. The area is used for various military training scenarios such as explosive ordnance disposal, survival, evasion, resistance and escape training and target practice for cargo drops, improving U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members’ mission capabilities while also demonstrating our bilateral and joint power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

A 35th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon’s 20 mm bullets hit targets at Draughon Range at Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. Not only is the range used by the 35th Fighter Wing, but the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, also known as the Koku-Jieitai, 3rd Air Wing’s F-2 Mitsubishis use the location to train their pilots. This is the only range located on mainland Japan allowing military forces to safely deploy munitions for training purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

An assortment of foliage grows between munitions at Draughon Range, at Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. Once the range is done being used, range personnel go out and remove all shells after they have been deemed safe by the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

An old, nonfunctional anti-aircraft weapon sits on Draughon Range in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. The anti-aircraft weapons simulate targets for pilots to practice their destruction of enemy air-defenses and solidify their tactics for real world scenarios. Draughon Range receives many unused metal crates to be used as targets, saving the Air Force thousands of dollars every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

Joe Conley, the Draughon Range lead manager, examines an inert guided bomb unit 12 at Draughon Range, in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. The range personnel play a crucial role in setting up the range for every day operations and support many exercises. The workers put in approximately 65 hours per week to ensure the range functions at its optimal level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

Mike Guerra, a Draughon Range electronic warfare field engineer, watches aircraft hit targets at Draughon Range it Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. Along with the upkeep of the range, personnel assist pilots with their training by telling them how far and fast their precision is each time they pass through the target field. Any time the range is in use, personnel brief all pilots the types of ammunition they are allowed to use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Engineers clear the way for combat air power

Members with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron clear snow off the flight line at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2018. The 35th CES clears the flight line to create a safe environment for F-16s to takeoff and maintain wing readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jeremy Garcia)
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Explaining the situation

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Col. Yusuke Shibata, left, the 3rd Air Wing Defense Section chief of defense operations division, and Yuuki Nara, right, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management liaison, discuss the procedures of a post-attack reconnaissance sweep during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. PAR sweeps enable personnel to examine any damage caused by opposing forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Family Focus

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Hammans, a 35th Fighter Wing chaplain, and his children, look at a water stream during a 35th Fighter Wing chapel resiliency trip, at Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The chapel took approximately 40 active-duty personnel and their dependents to Geibikei Gorge and Chuson-Ji Temple, Hiraizumi, Japan, in order to strengthen their spiritual and social aspects of the Comprehensive Airmen's Fitness pillars. According to Air Force studies, when Airmen are spiritually, physically, mentally and socially resilient, they reach optimal performance in their daily tasks, better executing the mission. (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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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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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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Hungry weasels line-up for restaurant opening

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, cuts a ribbon during the grand opening of the Wild Weasels' Bar & Grill, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2017. The 35 Force Support Squadron established the eatery to satisfy Misawa AB residents' request for an American style dine-in restaurant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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