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DCC: A step above the rest

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Warren Smith, the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, delivers a speech during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. The objective of the Dedicated Crew Chief program is to directly assign a maintenance Airman to each aircraft to provide continuity and accuracy of aircraft forms, aircraft status, scheduled maintenance, and improve aircraft appearance. The DCC's name is placed on the left side of the aircraft to showcase their dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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A small token of appreciation

U.S. Air Force Capt. Amos Bartlow, the 14th Fighter Squadron chief of training, presents Staff Sgt. Matthew Teegarden, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Dedicated Crew Chief, with a coin and patch during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. The ceremonious occasion signifies the culmination of the individual’s hard work, dedication and training, earning them the title of DCC. During the ceremony, crew chiefs took the crew chief oath and received a certificate, coin and patch commemorating the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Reciting the DCC oath

U.S. Air Force Dedicated Crew Chiefs from the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit recite the DCC Creed during a ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. Twenty-two Airmen were recognized as Dedicated Crew Chiefs during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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14th AMU DCC ceremony

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Team Misawa gather during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. During the ceremony, crew chiefs took the crew chief oath and received a certificate, coin and patch commemorating the event. DCCs spend countless hours assigned to a single aircraft, inspecting and maintaining every square inch of their aircraft, and are ultimately responsible for not only that aircraft, but also the safety of their pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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View from above

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Levi Webber and Tanechi Sawagami, both 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electricians, replace deteriorating high-voltage overhead lines and hardware at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Over the course of three weeks, four Japanese Nationals technicians and ten 35 CES and JASDF electricians replaced 3,000 meters (1.9 miles) of 30-year-old power lines and hardware. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Pulling the old power lines

U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen and a Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman equivalent pull deteriorated power line cable from the grass at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. The three-week project provided an opportunity for U.S. and JASDF Airmen electricians to learn from one another while saving the Air Force 90,000 dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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High voltage porcelain insulator prep

A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Japanese national prepares high-voltage porcelain insulators for use at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Over the course of three weeks, U.S. and JASDF Airmen replaced 30-year-old deteriorating high-voltage overhead lines and hardware, spanning 3,000 meters, which supports all Draughon Range missions and field exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Hard at work

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Levi Webber and Tanechi Sawagami, both 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electricians, replace deteriorating high voltage overhead lines and hardware at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Over the course of three weeks, four Japanese Nationals technicians and ten 35 CES and JASDF electricians replaced 3,000 meters (1.9 miles) of 30-year-old power lines and hardware. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Preparing to replace power lines

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex Jordan, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice, hands Tomoaki Miura, a 35 CES electrical technician, a high-voltage porcelain insulator at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Typically, high-voltage line replacement is a contracted project; however, the 35 CES electrical shop seized the opportunity for their Airmen to receive on-the-job training alongside their JASDF counterparts. Not only did U.S. and JASDF Airmen benefit from completing the project as a team but it also saved the Air Force 90,000 dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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JASDF Airman

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman grabs equipment needed to replace deteriorating high-voltage overhead lines and hardware at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Over the course of three weeks U.S. and JASDF Airmen replaced 30-year-old deteriorating high voltage overhead lines and hardware, spanning 3,000 meters, which supports all Draughon Range missions and field exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Working together

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex Jordan, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice, and his Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman counterpart prepare to replace deteriorating high-voltage overhead lines and hardware at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Typically, high-voltage line replacement is a contracted project; however, the 35 CES electrical shop seized the opportunity for their Airmen to receive on-the-job training while working side by side with their JASDF counterparts. Not only did U.S. and JASDF Airmen benefit from completing the project as a team, but it also saved the Air Force 90,000 dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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And the award goes to…

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bradley Haywood, a 35th Fighter Wing equal opportunity NCO in charge, paused for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2020. Haywood earned the Gen. Billy J. Bowles Mentorship Award for his work on and off-duty motivating his fellow Airmen. Haywood will now compete at the Air Force level. (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. Jesse J. Friedel addresses Team Misawa for the first time as 35th Fighter Wing commander at the 35th FW change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2020. Before arriving to Misawa, Friedel was the vice commander of the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Friedel served in multiple operational squadrons as an F-16 mission commander, instructor pilot, weapons instructor pilot, and flight evaluator. He also served as the Air & Sea Branch Chief during a joint assignment at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Passing of the guidon

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, left, passes the wing guidon to Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, during an official change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2020. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the relinquishment of command from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. Friedel comes to Misawa from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, where he served as the 51st Fighter Wing vice commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Presenting the colors

U.S. Air Force members of the base honor guard present the colors during the 35th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2020. Col. Kristopher W. Struve relinquished command of the 35th Fighter Wing to Col. Jesse J. Friedel during the official ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Invocation from chaplain

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Suh, the 35th Fighter Wing chaplain, gives an invocation prior to the start of the 35th FW change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2020. Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, presided over the event and noted the powerful alliance between the U.S. and Japan required hard work and dedication from both American and Japanese personnel. Schneider praised Col. Struve’s accomplishments and contributions in addition to welcoming Col. Friedel into his new position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Farewell adress to Team Misawa

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, 35th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, addresses Team Misawa for the final time during the 35th FW change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2020. Struve relinquished command of the 35th FW to Col. Jesse J. Friedel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Standing in the cargo bay

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, opens the cargo bay door during a forward area refueling point training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. FARP entails the rapid transfer of fuel from one aircraft to another. On this occasion, an MC-130J Commando II and four F-16 Fighting Falcon completed the procedure with all engines running. This capability makes it possible for fighter aircraft to land, replenish fuel and return to air-battle operations within a short timeframe in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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3,000 lbs of fuel in less than 10

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron and 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a forward area refueling point training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, options are vastly increased, as any accessible airfield or island can be used to replenish fighters and send them back to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Connection check

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, inspects the fuel hose connection to a MC-130J Commando II during a forward area refueling point training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. FARP plays a role in the U.S. military’s adaptive basing abilities to deliver airpower and lethality more efficiently anywhere in the world by being able to provide a mobile refueling point anywhere an aircraft can land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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