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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

Mrs. Charlotte Rupp, second from left, spouse of U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, poses for a photo with members of Team Misawa’s spousal and dependent support system during a visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2023. During the visit, Mrs. Rupp discussed new changes coming to Sollars Elementary, such as the 6th Grade Academy and Universal Preschool Program. The 6th Grade Academy aims to provide a transitional period for sixth graders before they go to middle school, better preparing them for success, while the Universal Preschool Program will open more schooling for preschool-aged kids at Misawa Air Base starting in the 2024-2025 school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joao Marcus Costa)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, talks with 35th Fighter Wing squadron commanders during a luncheon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2023. During his visit, Rupp emphasized the importance of maintaining alliances in order to enhance security and resources in the region, as well as the importance of resilience and understanding an individual’s purpose. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, listens to a mission brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2023. The 35th Fighter Wing is the host unit at Misawa Air Base -- the northernmost U.S. installation in Japan and the only bilateral, joint-service, civilian-use air base in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, briefs Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2023. The mission of the 35th FW is to provide worldwide deployable forces, protect U.S. interests in the Pacific, and defend Japan with sustained forward presence and focused mission support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) leaders pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, center left, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, met with JASDF, Lt. Gen. Chuji Ando, Northern Air Defense Force commander, during his visit to Misawa, where he learned more about how Airmen across the base tackle challenging problems to maintain combat capabilities that ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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Building Relations: Misawa Friendship Tour July 2023

A participant of a Misawa Friendship Tour displays various Misawa patches on his bag at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2023. Misawa Air Base partners with the local community to host multiple festivals and other events annually. The events offer the opportunity for the on and off base community to join together to exchange various traditions, foods, and merchandise, while also showcasing the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell).
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Building Relations: Misawa Friendship Tour July 2023

Participants of a Misawa Friendship Tour look out from the Lakeview Grille balcony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2023. The Lakeview Grille overlooks Lake Ogawara, a lake near Misawa City that both military and locals share. Misawa AB hosts tours routinely to educate local civilians about base operations and foster positive community relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell).
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Building Relations: Misawa Friendship Tour July 2023

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Tyler Parker, 35th Security Forces military working dog handler, poses with participants of a Misawa Friendship Tour at Misawa Air Base, July 14, 2023. Misawa AB hosts tours routinely to educate local civilians about base operations and foster positive community relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell).
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Building Relations: Misawa Friendship Tour July 2023

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryce Conway, right, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Airman 1st Class Alexandria Leavitt, center, 35th SFS armorer, talk with a participant of a Misawa Friendship Tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan July 14, 2023. The Misawa Friendship Tour provided an opportunity for Japanese citizens from the Misawa City area to see the different missions of the base and strengthen community relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell).
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Building Relations: Misawa Friendship Tour July 2023

Participants of a Misawa Friendship Tour look on from the fence-line during a military working dog (MWD) demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2023. MWDs are vital to many military operations and help with a variety of missions. Misawa AB hosts tours routinely to educate local civilians about base operations and foster positive community relations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell).
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Building Relations: Misawa Friendship Tour July 2023

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Parker, 35th Security Forces military working dog (MWD) handler, demonstrates the MWD’s abilities and training for a Misawa Friendship Tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2023. MWDs are vital to many military operations and help with a variety of missions. Misawa AB hosts tours routinely to educate local civilians about base operations and foster positive community relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell).
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Building Relations: Misawa Friendship Tour July 2023

Participants of a Misawa Friendship Tour take a photo in front of the F-4C Phantom II static display at Risner circle on Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2023. Risner circle features two static displays, and flags from the United States and Japan as a symbol of both countries’ friendship. Misawa AB hosts tours routinely to educate local civilians about base operations and foster positive community relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell).
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Building Relations: Misawa Friendship Tour July 2023

Participants of a Misawa Friendship Tour take a photo in front of the F-4C PHANTOM II static display at Risner circle on Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2023. Risner circle features two static displays, and flags from the United States and Japan as a symbol of both countries’ friendship. Misawa AB hosts tours routinely to educate local civilians about base operations and foster positive community relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell).
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Building Relations: Misawa Friendship Tour July 2023

A mother and child participating in a Misawa Friendship Tour look at the different static displays located around Risner Circle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2023. Risner circle features two static displays, and flags from the United States and Japan as a symbol of both countries’ friendship. Misawa AB hosts tours routinely to educate local civilians about base operations and foster positive community relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell).
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Building Relations: Misawa Friendship Tour July 2023

Participants of a Misawa Friendship Tour board a bus at Misawa City, Japan, July 14, 2023. The participants of the tour are escorted onto base where they can take photos and see various areas around Misawa Air Base. Misawa AB hosts tours routinely to educate local civilians about base operations and foster positive community relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell).
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Building Relations: Misawa Friendship Tour July 2023

Participants of a Misawa Friendship Tour line up to receive a pre-tour brief before boarding a bus at Misawa City, Japan, July 14, 2023. The Misawa Friendship Tour provides an opportunity for Japanese citizens from Misawa City to visit Misawa Air Base to learn about the U.S.-Japan defense alliance. Misawa AB hosts tours routinely to educate local civilians about base operations and foster positive community relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell).
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Cultivating Bonds

35th Fighter Wing and Japan Northern Air Defense Force commanders pose for a group photo with community leaders at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2023. Mr. Shingo Mimura has been the governor of Aomori for over 20 years and is the honorary 35th Fighter Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Cultivating Bonds

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Chuji Ando, left, Northern Air Defense Force commander, Mr. Shingo Mimura, Governor of Aomori Prefecture and 35th Fighter Wing honorary commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander discuss the bilateral assets on the flight line during Mr. Mimura’s visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2023. The 35th Fighter Wing puts an essential emphasis on the relationship between the base and the city. Programs like these allow the wing to cultivate established bonds while forging new ones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Cultivating Bonds

Mr. Shingo Mimura, Governor of Aomori Prefecture and 35th Fighter Wing honorary commander exits an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Mr. Mimura’s visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2023. The Honorary Commander Program allows prominent figures in the community to have an open and direct line with the 35th Fighter Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Cultivating Bonds

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, shows Mr. Shingo Mimura, Governor of Aomori Prefecture and 35th Fighter Wing honorary commander, the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2023. Mr. Shingo Mimura has been the governor of Aomori for over 20 years and is the honorary 35th Fighter Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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