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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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Misawa AB receives, administers initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Katelynn Hecht, 35th Surgical Operations Squadron Primary Care Flight chief, gives Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 2020. As manufacturing rates, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention allocation, and Department of Defense process validation permits, the DoD will increase distribution and administration to DoD facilities across the globe. (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 Staff Sgt. Gary Dennis, 35th Healthcare Operations Squadron NCO in charge of Allergy and Immunizations, gives Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 2020. The Department of Defense began limited delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine to medical treatment facilities and other health care facilities for voluntary vaccination to mission essential personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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IV insert

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Darin Hoki, a 14th Fighter Squadron individual duty medical technician, inserts an intravenous therapy catheter into a stimulated critically injured patient during Agile Combat Employment week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2020. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) is a new Air Force initiative, which will eventually replace the current Self-Aid Buddy Care training to better prepare personnel to perform potential lifesaving treatment in a variety of challenging environments, whether in contingency or garrison operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Patient down

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron watch the 14th Fighter Squadron individual duty medical technicians perform Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training during Agile Combat Employment week at Misawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2020. This training simulated a more realistic approach by using a mannequin with fake blood and injuries to assist in broadening the casualty care knowledge base of Airmen, enabling them to be capable of executing the mission across an expanded spectrum of mission-sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Moving and packing

U.S. Air Force 35th Fighter Wing Airmen move cargo during Agile Combat Employment week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2020. This concept strengthens our “Fight Tonight” mentality, ensuring the preparation of personnel for no notice contingencies and the capability of Airmen to rapidly deploy and operate out of an austere location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Move the ISU

U.S. Air Force Nicholas Covey, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron support technician, directs Senior Airman Russiel Huertas Muniz, a 35th AMXS crew chief as he relocates cargo during Agile Combat Employment (ACE) week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2020. Utilizing the Multi-Capable Airmen concept in combination with ACE deployments, the U.S. Air Force can maintain mission capability with fewer deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Jets ready to taxi

Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flightline during Agile Combat Employment week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2020. This training integrated Multi-Capable Airmen concepts, which focuses on teaching skill-sets outside of one’s respective career field. For example, during this training a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief taught a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airman how to marshal an F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Marshal shadowing

U.S. Air Force Airman Corey Tidwell, a 35th LRS fuels distribution journeyman, prepares to marshal an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Agile Combat Employment week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2020. The 35th LRS tested a new cargo deployment function (CDF) process that centralized representatives from all units and their unpacked cargo in one location to collectively pack individual storage units, reducing the CDF timeline and deployment footprint. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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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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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julia DaSilva, the 35th Medical Group COVID Cell flight chief, pauses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2020. DaSilva designed a pocket-sized Basic Life Support 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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Loading up

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, the 5th Air Force command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, operate a lift during the "Snow Rodeo" at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2020. The Snow Rodeo allows Airmen to participate in a friendly competition in snow clearing operations. With an average snowfall of 150 inches per year over the last several years, civil engineers stay busy with 24-hour operations during the snow season, ensuring the airfield is open regardless of weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Time to drive

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander of, operates a snow plow during the "Snow Rodeo" at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 24, 2020. Misawa is about 40 miles from Aomori, one of the snowiest cities in the world. The highest recorded snowfall was 240 inches in 1984. In order for the mission to go on civil engineers stay busy during the snow season to ensure the airfield is open regardless of weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Climb aboard

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander, enters a snow plow during the "Snow Rodeo" at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2020. The Snow Rodeo allows Airmen to participate in a friendly competition in snow clearing operations. Misawa has a strong lead on keeping the title of the snowiest air force base in the world. This keeps civil engineers busy with 24-hour operations during the snow season, ensuring the airfield is open regardless of weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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AFE brief

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander, receives a briefing on aircrew flight equipment, or AFE, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 23, 2020. In order to carry out the mission, every plane and pilot must be equipped and ready for any situation. AFE is one of the many units that ensure the safety and success of flying missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Welcome to the 14th

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, 5th AF command chief, prepare to walk into the 14th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 23, 2020. During their two-day visit, Kosinski and McCool received mission briefs from various 35th Fighter Wing units and agencies, had the opportunity to meet and interact with Airmen, and learn about the various roles Team Misawa members play to keep their community safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Night flying

Pilots assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron fly above the Northern coast of Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. To sustain readiness in adverse conditions, FARP training can take place anytime, day or night. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, choices are tremendously increased. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Clean up

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, puts equipment away during a forward area refueling point training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. This concept allows fighter aircraft to land, replenish fuel or rearm before returning to air-battle operations within a short period of time in harsh territories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Pull and support

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, holds a fuel hose steady during a forward area refueling point (FARP) training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. With FARP support, any accessible airfield or island can be used to replenish aircraft and get them back to the fight, delivering airpower lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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