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Touch the tow, be the tow

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Wilson, left, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation technician, explains to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Kimura Mitsuhiro, right, a 1st Training Unit gunner out of Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, how to use a rollback wrecker towing truck during an exchange program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2017. Not only did the JGSDF members have an opportunity to practice their English, they embedded with their U.S. Air Force counterparts, who taught them how to perform their day-to-day duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Team Misawa personnel beautify Lake Ogawara campsites

Team Misawa personnel hold their trash collection after a cleanup in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. The group of volunteers picked up approximately 100 pounds of trash, collecting everything from small plastic bottles to a large toilet seat. As an effective community outreach event, Misawa Air Base often holds site cleanups to reinforce the strong foundation of trust between the U.S. and its host nation of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Sadie Colbert)
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Team Misawa personnel beautify Lake Ogawara campsites

Team Misawa personnel look for trash in Lake Ogawara’s camping site, at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. The team of four collected approximately 100 pounds of garbage along the lake’s bank. Misawa Air Base regularly holds cleanups within the community and to enhance its connections with its host nation of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Team Misawa personnel beautify Lake Ogawara campsites

A U.S. Air Force Airman holds up a bottle in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. Team Misawa partnered together to clean Lake Ogawara’s camp site and gathered approximately 100 pounds of garbage. Misawa AB regularly holds cleanups in order to establish connections and build bonds with the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Team Misawa personnel beautify Lake Ogawara campsites

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Darla Laubacher, a 35th Maintenance Squadron fuels system technician, picks up a piece of trash at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. Airmen from Misawa Air Base covered more than half a mile in length and tooking time to sort out recyclable materials from combustible trash. Their efforts resulted in a safer camp site for locals to use and strengthened the foundation of Misawa AB’s relationship with its host nation of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Team Misawa personnel beautify Lake Ogawara campsites

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Darla Laubacher, left, a 35th Maintenance Squadron fuels system technician, and Staff Sgt. Talia Alicea, a 35th MXS nondestructive inspection technician, scan the Lake Ogawara camp site for trash in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017, at Misawa City, Japan. The two worked together to help clean the lake’s camping sites, providing a safer environment for the local community to enjoy. Misawa AB regularly volunteers in the local area, which reinforces the strong bond between the U.S. and its host nation of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Bilateral air superiority

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s fly in formation during an aviation training relocation over Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2017. The week long bilateral exchange expounded on the already strong, partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Flight planning with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicolas De Wulf, the 13th Fighter Squadron readiness flight commander, discusses flight patterns with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2 pilots during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. Six F-16s and more than 300 personnel flew from Misawa Air Base to participate in a week long bilateral exercise with F-2 pilots. The purpose of the ATR on is to continue to expound on the already strong, partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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ATR pre-brief

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Wesley Hales, the 13th Fighter Squadron director of operations, provides opening remarks for the aviation training exercise at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Sept 30, 2017. With a total of 28 sorties flown, U.S. Air Force personnel worked side-by-side with Japan Air Self-Defense Force, allowing both parties to interact and see how their similar mission sets are accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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CP leads the way

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s fly in formation during an aviation training relocation over Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2017. Throughout the duration of the exercise, both teams of pilots conducted 27 sorties focusing on specialized training consisting of bilateral basic fighting maneuvers, air combat maneuvers, defensive counter air and suppression of enemy air defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Flying with our colors

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Brom, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, taxis upon arrival at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, during a week long bilateral aviation training relocation, Sept. 30, 2017. The ATR program is designed to increase operational readiness and interoperability between U.S. and Japan forces, while reducing the impact of training on local communities surrounding Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Stop...in position

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicolas De Wulf, the 13th Fighter Squadron readiness flight commander, signals to a pilot to halt at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Sept 30, 2017. Six F-16s flew down from Misawa AB to participate in a week long bilateral exchange with F-2 pilots. The ATR allowed Airmen to practice deployed contingency operations and execute bilateral training exercises in a geographically different environment alongside the Japan Air Self-Defense Forces 8th Air Wing Mitsubishi F-2s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Glow of the neon lights

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, sits on the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2017. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft and return to its starting point. The F-16s at Misawa AB have suppression enemy air defense capabilities, which are vital to the security and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Unbreakable brotherhood

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, exchange hand signals prior to departure from Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2017. U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, and 35th FW F-16s joined forces to provide more realistic training for both sets of pilots. Typically, F-16 pilots train with simulated assets, which can mask communication and tactical problems that may arise when engaging in a real-world scenario. Training with tangible Growlers allows F-16 pilots to identify and overcome issues that theoretical assets cannot simulate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Up, up and away

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, taxi and take off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2017. In addition to the 12 F-16s, U.S. Navy EA-18Gs pilots, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, flew with the 13 and 14th Fighter Squadron, to enhance readiness and understanding of how the two airframes operate hand-in-hand during real-world missions. The VAQ-134 is currently deployed to Misawa AB from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, as part of a six-month Theater Security Package, which is designed to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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PAR sweep go

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Rayner, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels control technician, uses an Airman’s manual to verify post-attack reconnaissance sweep procedures during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. BS 17-07 assessed Team Misawa’s readiness capabilities by requiring personnel to execute tasks under high-tempo operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Updating during PAR sweeps

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Rayner, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels control technician, marks a stansion during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. Stansions are regularly checked, ensuring chemicals are not lingering in the air of the surrounding area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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The way he smiles

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Col. Yusuke Shibata, the 3rd Air Wing Defense Section chief of defense operations division, smiles during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. BS 17-07 showcased Team Misawa’s readiness skills by preparing to forward-deploy on short- notice in order to provide unmatched capabilities in the Indo-Asia- Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airman drummer beats adversity with style

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Henaire, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions systems technician, sings at karaoke at Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 28, 2017. According to his mother, Nicole Henaire, Kyle was born with a musical hear beat leading them to believe he was destined to hanve an instrument in his hands. Since taking up drumming, his passion helped him through many adversities in life, carrying ovre into his Air Force career, allowing him to be a strong and resilient Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airman drummer beats adversity with style

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Henaire, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions systems technician, plays guitar at Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 27, 2017. Henaire's musical appetite led him to learn how to play many instruments; including piano, guitar and the drums. Henaire said his career can be stressful at times, but uses drumming to practice the four Airmen Comprehensive Fitness pillars as a stress reliever to keep him fit to fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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