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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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Scoring goals in host relations

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force security forces members play in a bilateral soccer game at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 15, 2019. This soccer game helped bolster teamwork and relations between Japanese and American forces, allowing them to communicate in spite of the language barrier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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High five for teamwork

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Bruce Rick, right, the 35th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, and Staff Sgt. Shouta Hasegawa, left, a 3rd Air Wing security guard, high five during a bilateral soccer game at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 15, 2019. The soccer game is one of many events hosted by Misawa AB to increase camaraderie and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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A dash for the pass

American and Japanese security forces members run for a ball in a bilateral soccer game at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 15, 2019. This sporting event provided a way for both squadrons to connect and team build, which is crucial for the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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A quick soccer pass

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force security guard makes a quick pass to a teammate at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 15, 2019. American and Japanese security forces members held a bilateral soccer game to build camaraderie and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan White, left, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Jeannine Schloissnig, right, an essential oils class participant, smell lavender oil during an essential oils class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2019. The goal of the event was for members to connect with each other based on similar interests and fortify the social pillar of their Comprehensive Airman Fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan White, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, tests his new lavender oil roller on his wrist during an essential oils class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2019. White, along with eight other attendees received free oil samples and talked with each other, hearing stories of how others used oils in their home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Items to make essential oil rollers sits on a table during an essential oils class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2019. The class offered education on three different oils—lavender, lemon and peppermint—and their uses. Community members met new people and socialized, building on their Comprehensive Airman Fitness pillars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Alice Mizer, a Misawa area language instructor and essential oils guide, introduces herself during an essential oils class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2019. Nine attendees came together and learned how to make a mixture of lavender, lemon or peppermint rollers as well as “poopouri” spray, which is used to extinguish bad bathroom smells. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Alice Mizer, a Misawa area language instructor and essential oils guide, gives a brief summary of an essential oils class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2019. The 35th Fighter Wing public affairs community engagement office hosted the event in order to build connections among installation members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman with the 601st Squadron, Airspace Waring Control Wing reads an English worksheet to his classmates at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2019. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, coordinated with the unit to set up English classes strengthening communication between the 601st SQ and 610th ACF. He expanded his reach of English teaching by working with the Misawa International Center to conduct off-base classes to Misawa City locals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Ryouta Sakai, left, a 601st Squadron, Airspace Warning Control Wing operator and Airman 1st Class Taichi Imura, center, a 601st SQ AWC Wing dispatcher, receive assistance from U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, right, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, during an English class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2019. Raley said his English classes help break down language barriers between the two teams, enabling them to work more cohesively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen with the 601st Squadron, Airspace Warning Control Wing, listens to U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, as he teaches an English class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2019. Raley regularly taught English classes on and off base, this being one of the many reasons he won the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association award for 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, left, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, receives the 2019 Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association award from Japan Air Self-Defense Force Ret. Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki, the JAAGA president, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2019. Raley received the award for continuously bolstering the U.S.-Japan alliance on and off base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force 35th Fighter Wing Airmen and the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association leaders pose for a group photo after a JAAGA award ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2019. Established by the Tsubasa-kai-JASDF Veterans Association- 23 years ago, Misawa AB and the JAAGA members held award ceremonies to honor the selected U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force enlisted service members, who strive to build the U.S. and Japan partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, left, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Shigeru Aihata, right, a 6th Air Defense Missile Group supply management section chief, prepare to receive the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2019. The JAAGA awards happen annually, honoring the top JASDF and U.S. Air Force member who best contributes to building U.S.-Japan partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Peace out rescue scouts

U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists with the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, deploy a rescue boat for a combat search and rescue training mission during the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2018. Approximately 10,000 U.S. service members participated in KS19 from units including the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Forces Japan, 7th Fleet, 5th Air Force, 374th Airlift Wing, 18th Wing, 35th Fighter Wing and III Marine Expeditionary Force. Exercises like Keen Sword provide the Japan Self-Defense Force and U.S. military opportunities to train together across a variety of mission areas in realistic scenarios, enhancing readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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