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“You’re like family”

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Junji Miura, the 3rd Air Wing command chief, smirks as he discusses his friend's, JASDF Warrant Officer Tsuyoshi Endo, the former 6th Air Defense Missile Group chief and Senior Noncommissioned Officer Association president, retirement plans with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura, a 35th Fighter Wing inspector general vertical inspections planner, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2018. Over the past four years, Ventura worked with Miura and Endo planning and organizing bilateral events including dining outs and tug-of-war competitions. His mastery of their culture and language helped him grow so close with the two warrants that now they call him, "like family." (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Smiles among friends

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura, right, a 35th Fighter Wing inspector general vertical inspections planner, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Tsuyoshi Endo, right, the former 6th Air Defense Missile Group chief and Senior Noncommissioned Officer Association president, exchange mutual thanks for Ventura's many years of service to JASDF in the 3rd Air Wing's headquarters at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2018. "Vinny-san" as Endo refers to Ventura by, submitted him for his service's Special Class Award and on Dec. 13, 2017, JASDF Warrant Officer Junji Miura, the 3rd Air Wing command chief, presented the award on behalf of the Area Defense Command in Tokyo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Coffee with every meeting

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Tsuyoshi Endo, the former 6th Air Defense Missile Group chief and Senior Noncommissioned Officer Association president, looks down at his coffee cup during "tea time" discussions with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura, a 35th Fighter Wing inspector general vertical inspections planner, and JASDF Warrant Officer Junji Miura, the 3rd Air Wing command chief, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2018. Endo joined Ventura and Miura to discuss his retirement plans and ensure Ventura remained included in a special family gathering later this month. The three men enjoy meetings of this nature as it affords them an opportunity to connect not only professionally, but personally as well. Endo and Miura, echoing each other, said, "He's like family to me." (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Teatime among friends

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura, left, a 35th Fighter Wing inspector general vertical inspections planner, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Warrant Officers Junji Miura, center, the 3rd Air Wing command chief, and Tsuyoshi Endo, right, the former 6th Air Defense Missile Group chief and Senior Noncommissioned Officer Association president, discuss plans to celebrate Endo's retirement next month with a small family gathering during a "tea time" meeting in the 3rd AW's headquarters at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2018. Ventura's deep understanding of his host nation's language and culture cemented him relationships with two life-long friends who now consider him, "like family." (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Unity in tradition

U.S. and Japan protocol flags sit next to a bundle of flowers on a table during a meeting between U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force warrant officers with the 3rd Air Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2018. The three met to discuss one of the warrant's retirement plans. This meeting reflects a very common theme for the three men who over the past four years have become "like family." Ventura is a vertical inspections planner with the 35th Fighter Wing's Inspector General's office and hails from Los Angeles, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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First operational JASDF F-35A makes its debut at Misawa AB

The first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A taxis during an arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2018. The aircraft is a high-performance, multirole aircraft with advanced sensor packaging designed to distribute more information than any other fighter aircraft, giving pilots a critical advantage over adversaries. Japan is one of 12 countries to purchase the F-35A in efforts to maximize air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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F-35A arrives at Misawa AB

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members and 35th Fighter Wing and Naval Air Facility-Misawa leadership watch the arrival of the first JASDF F-35A at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2018. The aircraft is a high-performance, multirole aircraft with advanced sensor packaging designed to distribute more information than any other fighter aircraft, giving pilots a critical advantage over adversaries. Japan is one of 12 countries to purchase the F-35A in efforts to maximize air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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F-35A sits on Misawa AB flightline

The first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A sits on the flightline while an F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during the F-35A’s arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2018. In the upcoming Japanese fiscal year, nine more aircraft will join this one to incept the first fifth-generation fighter squadron as part of the JASDF’s 3rd Air Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Awaiting F-35A arrival

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members line up prior to the first operational JASDF F-35A arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2018. Total, JASDF plans to acquire 42 F-35A’s as successors to its F-4 fighting aircraft. In total, JASDF plans to acquire 42 F-35As as successors to its F-4s. A commemorative ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 24 at Misawa AB to celebrate the official initial deployment of a JASDF F-35A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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A pendant like no other

A Misawa City Fire Department pin hangs on a firefighter’s uniform during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. The pendant recognizes and distinguishes firefighters who have dedicated more than 15 years of work to their profession. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Honor and salute

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department salute Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. During the ceremony, Misawa Air Base and Misawa City leadership along with many firefighters wished all participants a successful and safe year, while the city mayor greeted each unit who works to keep the city safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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To honor them too

Orika Saryuya, a Japanese national, salutes during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi took time to salute all firefighters and supporting units to honor them for their duty and dedication while the fire department showed local spectators their swift ability to respond to an alert call. (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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It's time to go

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shane Perkins, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, lifts a door up to reach for fire equipment during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Misawa Air Base partners with the Misawa City Fire Department to fight flames and keep the city safe. Both teams participated in the ceremony to culturally connect and strengthen bonds between the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Flags on the street

Misawa City fire department volunteers post flags during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Misawa City invited 35th Fighter Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing leadership to the event, providing opportunities to honor those who lost their lives in line of duty and wish firefighters a safe and successful year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Rev it up

A Misawa City Fire Department fire chief starts a firetruck’s engine during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. During the event, members displayed how they execute a response to a fire alert call for each vehicle, demonstrating the swift capabilities of both the Misawa City and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire departments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Breaking it out

Gunji Akihide, a Misawa City brass band musician, enjoys a break before the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Hundreds attended the parade in order to wish the city and Misawa Air Base’s Fire Department a safe year as they continue to fight fires and protect homes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Bad bite to the bone

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant 1st Class Tetsuya Aoyama, left, a 1st Training Unit assistant English instructor out of Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, and Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Kuzel, right, the 35th Security Forces Squadron S-3 operations superintendent, observe military working dog tactics during an exchange program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2017. Misawa Air Base hosts the exchanges with JGSDF personnel twice a year, allowing their basic English course students to immerse themselves in an English-speaking military environment, further improving the relationship between the two forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Tightening the tow chains

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Kimura Mitsuhiro, left, a 1st Training Unit gunner out of Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, works with U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Wilson, right, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation technician, to tighten towing chains during an exchange program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2017. As a part of their basic English course curriculum, Misawa provides an opportunity for the JGSDF members to apply their acquired language skills by pairing JGSDF members together with their U.S. Air Force counterparts who perform similar jobs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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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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