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We’re ready

Japan Air Self-Defense Force contestants strike a pose before going on stage during the JASDF English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2018. Approximately 35 members participated and each group prepared a slideshow presentation in English for the judges. The enlisted personnel’s piece involved the rank structure and JASDF heritage. The officers talked about threats Japan faces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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What’s your question?

Japan Air Self-Defense Force contestants answer questions posed by the judges during the JASDF English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2018. Approximately 35 members participated and each group prepared a slideshow presentation in English for the judges. The enlisted personnel’s piece involved the rank structure and JASDF heritage. After each slideshow, the judges would ask a question about their presentation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Time to score

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Grissel Cid, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, writes on a scorecard during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2018. Approximately 35 members participated and each group prepared a whole performance in English for the judges. The contestants received a score on grammar, tone of voice, pronunciation and other criterion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Well done

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 2nd Lt. Shingo Kawaguchi, a Northern Air Defense Force aircraft-warning specialist, claps after a presentation during the JASDF English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2018. Approximately 35 members participated and each group prepared a slideshow presentation in English for the judges. The enlisted personnel’s piece involved the rank structure and JASDF heritage. The officers spoke about threats Japan faces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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JASDF Partners

Margot Carrington, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy Tokyo, and Misawa City, 35th Fighter Wing and Japan Air-Self Defense Force leadership gather for a photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II during American Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2018. This was Carrington’s first visit to Misawa, and while here, she visited various American Day booths, viewed demonstrations and took part in tours of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Mitsubishi F-2 and F-35A Lightning II. Providing American civilian leadership in Japan the opportunity to see the unique capabilities of the 35th Fighter Wing and our host nation partners strengthens the overall support provided to the Indo-Pacific region. (Courtesy Photo)
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Ready for flight

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi on the flight line in preparation for dissimilar air combat tactics operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The knowledge and camaraderie the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force receive during this training creates a stronger force and builds bonds between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Mass brief

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots with the 3rd Air Wing attend a mass briefing on dissimilar air combat tactics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The DACT program provides a realistic application of fighter tactics and serves to develop a high level of tactical skill for all combat aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
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3rd Air Wing pilot

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Yoshinobu Sasaki, a 3rd Fighter Squadron F-2 pilot, poses for a photo during dissimilar air combat tactics operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. Sharing talents and abilities during DACT operations is an area of common interest for both JASDF and U.S. forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Briefing

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots with the 3rd Air Wing attend a dissimilar air combat tactics brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The monthly training builds understanding and support between Japan and U.S. forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Incoming JASDF aircraft

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 takes flight while a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis on the flight line in preparation for dissimilar air combat tactics operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. DACT is performed between the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. forces monthly to share knowledge and experience and build camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Mass brief

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots with the 3rd Air Wing attend a mass briefing on dissimilar air combat tactics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The DACT program provides a realistic application of fighter tactics and serves to develop a high level of tactical skill for all combat aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
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Ready for flight

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi on the flight line in preparation for dissimilar air combat tactics operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The knowledge and camaraderie the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force receive during this training creates a stronger force and builds bonds between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Incoming JASDF aircraft

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 takes flight while a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis on the flight line in preparation for dissimilar air combat tactics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. DACT is performed between the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. forces monthly to share knowledge, experience and build camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Ready for flight

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi on the flight line in preparation for dissimilar air combat tactics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The knowledge and camaraderie the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force receive during this training creates a stronger force and builds bonds between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Mass brief during DACT

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots with the 3rd Air Wing attend a mass briefing on dissimilar air combat tactics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The DACT program provides a realistic application of fighter tactics and serves to develop a high level of tactical skill for all combat aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
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JASDF briefing

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots with the 3rd Air Wing attend a dissimilar air combat tactics brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The monthly training builds understanding and support between Japan and U.S. forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Photojournalist

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Master Sgt. Shota Nakano, Tohoku Sub Base, Tohoku, Japan, explosive ordnance disposal instructor, inspects an unexploded ordnance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2018. A class of 3rd Air Wing personnel and the Tohoku EOD unit came to Misawa AB and underwent a focused training on how to perform reconnaissance operations on UXOs. They came to strengthen their foundational techniques in order to bring their knowledge back to their units and overall enhance future bilateral missions between the U.S. and JASDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Photojournalist

Airmen with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing weapons maintenance technicians, Tohoku Sub Base, Tohoku, Japan,explosive ordnance disposal instructors, and the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD team pose for a group photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2018. For two days U.S. Air Force EOD technicians educated JASDF personnel of the basics on unexploded ordnances by going through classroom lectures to share how to classify different UXOs, practice searching for detonated ordnances and how to properly dispose of them. The teams worked hand-in- hand with each other, fortifying their bilateral teamwork and increasing the swiftness of their techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Photojournalist

An inert foreign rocket lays exposed during unexploded ordnance disposal reconnaissance training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2018. During the training, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal teams worked with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen from the 3rd Air Wing and the Tohoku Subordinate Base, Tohoku, Japan, EOD unit to practice executing a bilateral mission together. They also took the time to train newer JASDF personnel on foundational methods of UXO reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Photojournalist

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing weapons maintenance technicians and Tohoku Sub Base, Tohoku, Japan, explosive ordnance disposal instructors, listen to an explanation of an ordnance during an EOD training course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2018. A group of 11 members came to enhance their knowledge on various ordnances as well as practice their English-speaking skills for future bilateral missions. The class covered searching, identifying and recovering unexploded ordnances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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