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Fellowship with friendly firefighters

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soliders from 1st Training Unit, Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, and U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, pause for a photo during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. During their full day of relationship building, Airmen showed their JGSDF counterparts their unique jobs and shared how to accomplish their duties, allowing JGSDF Soldiers the opportunity to use a variety of new English words to increase their communication skills. By bridging the gap between the two languages, Team Misawa can better integrate with all branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force increasing mission fluidity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Fidgeting with aircraft engines

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Clements, a 176th Fighter Squadron F-110 jet engine mechanic, based out of Madison, Wisconsin, inserts a pin into an engine transfer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 06, 2017. Under the Pacific Air Forces’ Theater Security Package, the 115th Fighter Wing deployed to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, for three months and four of their Airmen traveled to Misawa AB to utilize the only centralized repair facility in the Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Fighting the war of ropes

The 35th Fighter Wing leadership participates in a tug-o-war challenge during the first Team Misawa Resilient Relationships and Appreciation Day, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. The event, hosted by the 35th Fighter Wing Chapel Corps, afforded personnel an opportunity to see their squadron leaders participate in a resiliency challenge as they closed out the day leading by example. According to Air Force assessments on Airmen, ensuring all personnel exercise mental, physical, social and spiritual activities in their life, in and out of work, leads to a well-performing, mission ready Airmen who can better execute tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Filling the room with music

The Northern Air Defense Force Band plays during the 35th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2016. The ceremony was held to formally showcase the transfer of wing leadership from U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe to Col. Kristopher W. Struve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Final guard mount

Misawa Air Base defenders sit through roll call during the final guard mount ceremony at Misawa AB, Japan, May 15, 2020. The final guard mount is a ceremony that pays homage to fallen military police officers, honoring the past and present law enforcement. The 35th Security Forces members commemorated the efforts of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Finding beauty in the simpler things

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reveals his tattoos at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. For Daniels, his tattoos are a reminder of where he used to be, where he never wants to be again and where he needs to go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st China M. Shock)
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Fingerprints

An inked thumb presses down on the fingerprint document during the Spring Break Junior Boot Camp event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2017. The event included an in-processing line, obstacle course and introduction to drill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Fire trucks and families

Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony attendants Ichika Kannoji and his daughter, Kiraki, watch fire trucks during a parade at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. During the event, locals viewed the fire drills and enjoyed music played by the Misawa City Brass Band members. Misawa Air Base joins the local community in many New Year celebrations to take advantage of the cross-cultural opportunity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Fire Week

Participants of the 2020 Fire Muster interact with 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department firefighters and the equipment they use at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2020. The 35th CES fire department hosted Fire Prevention Week to raise awareness about fire safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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First speech as commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, 35th Fighter Wing commander, addresses Team Misawa for the first time as commander during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2018. Prior to arriving at Misawa, Struve served as the 8th Operations Group commander at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Flags on the street

Misawa City fire department volunteers post flags during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Misawa City invited 35th Fighter Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing leadership to the event, providing opportunities to honor those who lost their lives in line of duty and wish firefighters a safe and successful year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Flames and tools

A box with the words “Impulse Carts” sits on a work station during the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2019. Airmen use various tools and equipment during this competition to complete the mission of arming an F-16 Fighting Falcon while racing against the clock and an opposing team. This event aids in enhancing Airmen’s readiness, performance and technical abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Flash a smile

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, smiles before a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2018. The flight gave Jobe, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, an opportunity to experience the responsibilities of an F-2 pilot and further enhance understanding of the aircraft's differences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Flowers and friends

Funami Ryoetu, a bonsai hobbyist and Japan Day volunteer, left, showcases a bonsai tree to Maeda Hiroshi, a Japan Day attendee, right, during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. Bonsai is a 2,000 year old Japanese art form where growing of miniature trees is cultivated by growing and shaping the plant over a long period of time. Japan Day gave way to Misawa newcomers experiencing a wide variety of what makes Japan so interesting, all in a centralized location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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FO lookover

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sebastian Colon, a 35th Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection section journeyman, checks for foreign objects in the F-16 Fighting Falcon to ensure no pieces of metal were left behind at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2020. A standard 400-hour phase inspection takes eight duty days. The F-16 spends two days in the fuel barn and six days in the phase dock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Food pantry for the win

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, donates a canned good during the Misawa Thrift Shop food pantry opening at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2019. Team Misawa members can pick up items such as oatmeal, beans, pasta, soups and condiments at no cost. (U.S. Air photo Force by Airman 1st Class Xiomara Martinez)
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Forest greenery and gear

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victoria Johnson, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron property counselor, listens to instructions during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Airmen from the 35th LRS participated in multiple exercises throughout the day, fortifying their self-aid buddy care skills and learning proper building clearance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Forklift in motion

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Cruz, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron outbound cargo supervisor, drives a forklift over the Weigh-In-Motion scales at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The laser profile system minimized the manhours required to execute the Cargo Deployment Function by displaying the weight, dimensions and center of balance in one step. The previous method required multiple steps and involved scales and tape measures, which could often result in less accurate cargo assessments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Formed up to reform skills

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shawntia Green, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planner, holds her unit’s squadron flag in formation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Green, along with roughly 75 members throughout LRS joined forces to participate in an agile combat employment exercise. They linked up with the 35th Medical Group and the 35th Security Forces Squadron who created realistic scenarios for personnel, enhancing their self-aid buddy care skills and introducing proper building clearance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Forward march

Misawa Honor Guardsmen lead children, parents and staff from the Yoiko Child Development Center in the Month of the Military Child parade at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2017. The parade featured members of the base honor guard, the fire department mascot Sparky and posters made by the CDC staff and children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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