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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

Airman 1st Class Aquil Hickman, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes a ladder from a jet at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. DCCs take direct responsibility for training and developing newer crew chiefs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

Crew Chief name painted on the side of an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. Pilots presented a coin, certificate and patch to the dedicated crew chiefs during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned not given

Staff Sgt. Ryan Gurrieri 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chiefs (DCC), preps jet before a flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. DCC take on the direct responsibility of maintaining a single aircraft that they launch, recover, inspect, troubleshoot and maintain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, congratulates Staff Sgt. Ryan Gurrieri, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief and Airman 1st Class Aquil Hickman, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, at a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. This tradition allows pilots the first chance to directly interact with the individuals who maintain the aircraft they fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, congratulates Staff Sgt. Ryan Gurrieri, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief and Airman 1st Class Aquil Hickman, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, at a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. This tradition allows pilots the first chance to directly interact with the individuals who maintain the aircraft they fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

Staff Sgt. Ryan Gurrieri, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Aquil Hickman, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reveals names painted on the side of the aircraft during a Dedicated Crew Chief Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. Throughout history, crew chiefs have been at the forefront of ensuring the U.S. Air Force can deliver decisive airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, congratulates Staff Sgt. Ryan Gurrieri, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Aquil Hickman, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. The ceremony recognized Airmen as the Dedicated Crew Chief for their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

35th Fighter Wing personnel attend a Dedicated Crew Chief (DCC) Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2022. DCC are aircraft technicians chosen through their work performance, initiative, professionalism, and job knowledge as they work on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Misawa 2021 Annual Awards

Mrs. Rhonda Ross, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing Staff Agency, receives the 2021 Category II Civilian of the Year award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2022. These awards are presented annually to recognize members who displayed hard work and dedication to the installation and mission throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Misawa 2021 Annual Awards

Mr. Kazuaki Kawahara, assigned to the 35th Mission Support Group, receives the 2021 Category III Civilian of the Year award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2022. These awards are presented annually to recognize members who displayed hard work and dedication to the installation and mission throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Misawa 2021 Annual Awards

Mrs. Holly Wilhite, assigned to the 35th Medical Group, receives the 2021 Key Spouse of the Year award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2022. These awards are presented annually to recognize members who displayed hard work and dedication to the installation and mission throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Misawa 2021 Annual Awards

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Murtadiy Carrington, assigned to the 35th Medical Group, receives the 2021 Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2022. These awards are presented annually to recognize members who displayed hard work and dedication to the installation and mission throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Misawa 2021 Annual Awards

The 35th Maintenance Group, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Production Team, receives the 2021 Misawa Team of the Year award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2022. These awards are presented annually to recognize members who displayed hard work and dedication to the installation and mission throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Medical Equipment Get Planes Flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Autry and Airman 1st Class Christopher Fougere, both 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical and environmental systems specialists, test oxygen concentration levels for pilot breathing equipment on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2021. Both Airmen were coined by Col. Jesse Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, for their quick thinking and ability to problem solve in order to ready six jets that were sidelined due to overdue oxygen generating systems inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Medical Equipment Get Planes Flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Jackson, 35th Medical Support Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of unscheduled maintenance, stands next to an oxygen tester at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2021. The oxygen tester that Jackson supplied to the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit enabled completion of critical oxygen testing after their oxygen tester expired. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Medical Equipment Get Planes Flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Jackson, 35th Medical Support Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of unscheduled maintenance, and Airman 1st Class Christopher Fougere, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical and environmental systems specialist, present the coins they were awarded at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2021. They were recognized by Col. Jesse Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, for working together to find a solution across different career fields to test oxygen systems of F-16 Fighting Falcons in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Misawa Highlights: Air Force SNCO graduates Chief Petty Officer Academy with honors

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Amir Mustafa Hassan Awad and U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Andre Pinault pose for a photo at Petaluma, Calif., July 26, 2021. Mustafa received the Spirit of the Chief Award, the U.S. Coast Guard's equivalent to the John L. Levitow Award. In addition, he was named an honorary Chief Petty Officer (E-7) in the U.S. Coast Guard. (Courtesy Photograph by Master Sgt. Amir Mustafa Hassan Awad)
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Misawa Highlights: Air Force SNCO graduates Chief Petty Officer Academy with honors

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Amir Mustafa Hassan Awad, 35th Force Support Squadron career assistance advisor, participates in an obstacle course at Petaluma, Calif., July 15, 2021. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy focuses heavily on teamwork and building students’ confidence through classroom and team-building activities. (Courtesy Photograph provided by Master Sgt. Amir Mustafa Hassan Awad)
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PACAF leaders visit Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, addresses Team Misawa during an all call at Misawa Air Force Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2021. The visit showcased how Team Misawa supports PACAF's primary mission of providing ready air and space power to promote U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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PACAF leaders visit Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, PACAF command chief, present the 2020 Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance trophy to 35th Maintenance Group leadership during an all call while visiting Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2021. The visit showcased how Team Misawa encapsulates PACAF's primary mission of providing ready air and space power to promote U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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