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Japan Day 2023

Miku Kimura, a guest of Japan Day, prepares her bow during Japanese horseback archery at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)
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Japanese photographs helicopter demo

A Japanese man photographs a Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a rescue demonstration during Misawa Air Fest 2016 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2016. The UH-60 serves as a medium life utility transport and air assault aircraft. It is powered by a twin-engine and single four-blade rotor and flown by two pilots and two crew chiefs. The annual air show drew more than 80,000 people from Aomori Prefecture and as far as Akita Prefecture, highlighting the close U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Japanese soldiers improve English skills; team up with US Airmen, Sailors

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jasmine Carraway, a 35th Force Support Squadron Airmen Leadership School instructor, teaches a class of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers leadership skills at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2017. According to Master Sgt. Christopher Price, the 35th FSS ALS commandant, teaching effective leadership skills helps service members handle obstacles that may challenge them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Japanese soldiers improve English skills; team up with US Airmen, Sailors

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Osamu Ota, a 6th Tank Battalion leading private tank loader, left, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mario Romera-Sheran, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament technician, right, during a mentor luncheon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2017. Misawa gave 29 JGSDF members a chance to test their English speaking skills in an American military environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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JASDF airmen prepare to compete in annual NADF English Competition

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) airmen practice presentations for the Northern Air Defense Force (NADF) English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2021. The NADF English Competition is a tournament open for all the uniformed JASDF personnel to compete in their English proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman China M. Shock)
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JASDF airmen prepare to compete in annual NADF English Competition

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force airman reads a script at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2021. The Northern Air Defense Force (NADF) English competition consists of participants preparing a presentation in English for the judges, receiving a score on their grammar, tone of voice, pronunciation and other criterion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman China M. Shock)
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JASDF airmen prepare to compete in annual NADF English Competition

Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen take notes at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2021. The competitors receive English lessons from U.S. Air Force Airmen to improve their pronunciation, conversation and presentation skills before the upcoming English competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman China M. Shock)
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JASDF airmen prepare to compete in annual NADF English Competition

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Airman Michiru Okamoto, Maintenance Supply Group, 3rd Air Wing, listens to feedback on pronunciation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2021. U.S. Air Force members volunteered to give English lessons to help the 3rd AW members advancing to the Northern Air Defense Force (NADF) English Competition improve their pronunciation, conversation and presentation skills before the upcoming competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman China M. Shock)
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JASDF Blue Impulse soar across sky

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Blue Impulse aerial demonstration team performs a split maneuver during Misawa Air Fest 2016 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2016. The Blue Impulse fly the Kawasaki T-4 which is a subsonic intermediate jet trainer aircraft. The T-4 entered service in 1985 and has since been JASDF’s flagship demo team aircraft. The performance lasted through part of the afternoon engaging the more than 80,000 people who attended this annual air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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JASDF briefing

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots with the 3rd Air Wing attend a dissimilar air combat tactics brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The monthly training builds understanding and support between Japan and U.S. forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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JASDF F-2 aerial demo

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 performs an air-to-ground attack demonstration during Misawa Air Fest 2016 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2016. The F-2 is a multirole fighter derived from the U.S. Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon that highlights the two nation’s bilateral partnership in its 60/40 split in manufacturing and the two nation’s mission focus at Misawa. More than 80,000 Japanese and Americans came out for the annual air show with performances ranging from the JASDF F-2 and U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, to the dozens of static displays and food booths scattered from one end of the flightline to the other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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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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Journey to Hirosaki

Approximately 70 Team Misawa members traveled 2 hours from Misawa Air Base, Japan, to Hirosaki, Japan, to bring holiday cheer to 38 Japanese orphans. During the visit, members dressed as Santa, Mrs. Clause and their elves and reindeer, delivering gifts from the children’s wish list in order to remind them people think, care and love them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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JTAGS walk

U.S. Army Capt. Lee Schroeder, left, the Delta Detachment, 1st Space Company, Joint Tactic Army Ground Station commander, walks with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Terrence A. Greene, right, the United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force command chief, during his visit to the JTAGS facility at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2018. Greene’s tour included meeting with Team Misawa and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members in order to better understand the capabilities and responsibilities each unit contributes to the “fight tonight” mentality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Judah-bear and daddy-bear

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Madrid, a 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron quality assurance evaluator, holds his son Judah, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 13, 2017. George and Erika were $230,000 in debt four years ago, but now live debt free lives, passing on their wisdom to other servicemembers. George said the realization of being a father really hit home with him and awakened his need for financial wisdom and to learn how to be a good steward over his family’s finances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Just breathe

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Forystek, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, attaches his oxygen breathing mask before flight during exercise Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Iron Spear is an annual exercise testing the reliability and viability of the 35th Fighter Wing F-16s and pilots’ tactics against surface-to-air missile threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Just for good measure

A Paralympics judge measures a hacky sack ball during a game of boccia held at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2018. Throughout the day, attendees played goal ball and boccia, which is a tactical game comparable to shuffle board, as well as wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Just keep swimming

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Krzyminski, a 31st Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer from Kadena Air Base, Japan, resurfaces from the water after jumping during a combat search and rescue training mission as part of the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2019. A team of approximately 20 personnel from the 31st RQS worked with the Japan Self-Defense Force during the CSAR training operation. The U.S. conducts exercises with its partners and allies and continues to send the most advanced military equipment to the region to help ensure the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Just stand still

A Misawa City Fire Department firefighter stands by during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Misawa City and Misawa Air Base firefighters paraded around the streets to display their equipment and vehicles used to defend the city against fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Just the right spot

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Ortiz, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician, places an ornament on a Christmas tree during the 18th Annual Holiday Lights Tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 16, 2017. Many Team Misawa members volunteered to bring holiday cheer to the local community by bringing Santa, cookies and fun activities while showing participants an American-style Christmas event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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