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RURK training empowers Japanese partners

A gasket is placed on a simulate fuel line during Rapid Utility Repair Kit training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2020. The exchange of knowledge keeps our Airmen and partners ready for several circumstances surrounding fuel line repair during contingency and in garrison operations, providing continuity for future endeavors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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RURK training empowers Japanese partners

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force airman observes Rapid Utility Repair Kit training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2020. The training went over the various fuel line repairs American and Japanese partners may encounter, ranging from punctures to more severe issues such as total fuel line failure requiring extensive attention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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RURK training empowers Japanese partners

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Castaneda-Magana, the 35th Civil Engineer Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Flight craftsmen and the primary Rapid Utility Repair (RURK) trainer, briefs Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2020. The exchange of knowledge keeps our Airmen and partners ready for several circumstances surrounding fuel line repair during contingency and in garrison operations, providing continuity for future endeavors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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RURK training empowers Japanese partners

U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Flight Airmen prepare for Rapid Utility Repair Kit training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2020. The training, involving 11 U.S Air Force and 10 Japan Air Self-Defense Force members, covered the fundamentals of quickly repairing ruptured or damaged aviation fuel lines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Airmen, 35th Security Forces Squadron, demonstrate search techniques to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect training allows U.S. and Japan forces to exercise plans for contingency operations. Lessons learned from each encounter are used to solidify and improve operational effectiveness. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman aims his training weapon down range during a react to contact drill during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Security Forces Squadron conduct a gate runner bomb threat and ground attack table top scenario during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers, from 9th Division, 5th Infantry Regiment, Aomori, as part of Keen Sword 21 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard & Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shannon Hutto, 35th Security Forces Squadron integrated defense section chief, briefs 9th Division, Aomori, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force leadership on bilateral contingency operations during a three-day bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect training allows U.S. and Japan forces to exercise plans for contingency operations. Lessons learned from each encounter are used to solidify and improve operational effectiveness. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Japan Ground Self-Defense soldiers, from the 9th Division, 5th Infantry Regiment, Aomori, conduct a practice search during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shannon Hutto, 35th Security Forces Squadron integrated defense section chief, briefs Japan Ground Self-Defense Force leadership about bilateral contingency operations during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Spencer Villanueva, a 35th Security Forces Squadron training evaluator, directs Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers, from the 9th Division, 5th Infantry Regiment, Aomori, during a bilateral guard and protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect training allows U.S. and Japan forces to exercise plans for contingency operations. Lessons learned from each encounter are used to solidify and improve operational effectiveness. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tommy Jones, a 35th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, aims his training weapon down range during a weapon retention demonstration for a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The 35th Security Forces Squadron, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct a bilateral guard and protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect training allows U.S. and Japan forces to exercise plans for contingency operations. Lessons learned from each encounter are used to solidify and improve operational effectiveness. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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Range day showcases Wild Weasel mission

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman 2nd Class Sasaki, Third Base Air Defense Squadron, 3rd Air Wing personnel checks equipment during Range Day at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air base, Oct. 9, 2020. Pilots from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons practiced low-altitude attacks on ground targets using aircraft-mounted automatic weapons, while JASDF members displayed their anti-aircraft capabilities using informational exhibits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Range day showcases Wild Weasel mission

The effect of a munition being dropped from an F-16 Fighting Falcon is simulated by the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight during Range Day at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air base, Oct. 9, 2020. The effect is created using small amounts of explosives and a mixture of diesel and gasoline; the 35th CES Fire Department was on standby. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Range day showcases Wild Weasel mission

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies by during Range Day at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air base, Oct. 9, 2020. During the F-16 demonstration, pilots performed strafing runs and bombing techniques in order to show Team Misawa members how the pilots utilize the range and air space around the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Range day showcases Wild Weasel mission

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Third Base Air Defense Squadron, 3rd Air Wing personnel checks equipment during Range Day at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 9, 2020. Pilots from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons practiced low-altitude attacks on ground targets using aircraft-mounted automatic weapons, while JASDF members displayed their anti-aircraft capabilities using informational exhibits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Range day showcases Wild Weasel mission

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force 200 millimeter anti-aircraft cannon Vulcan Air Defense System, left, and a type 81 short range surface-to-air missile, right, are displayed during Range Day at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air base, Japan, Oct. 9, 2020. Pilots from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons practiced low-altitude attacks on ground targets using aircraft-mounted automatic weapons, while JASDF members displayed their anti-aircraft capabilities using informational exhibits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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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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