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Relaxing by the beach

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, looks out across the ocean at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. The drive from Misawa Air Base to Sabishiro Beach is approximately 15 minutes, and features a lookout tower and a 1931 Bellanca Skyrocket J-300, affectionately known as “Miss Veedol”. Tap in these coordinates in your favorite maps app to find it for yourself: Hamadori 大字三沢字 Misawa, Aomori 033-0022 (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Through a jet engine

Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Johnson, PACAF command chief, listen as the 35th Maintenance Squadron jet engine intermediate maintenance section chief explains the important role the centralized engine repair facility plays in the 35th Maintenance Group’s mission during their tour of the installation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2018. Brown visited with Airmen across the installation in his first visit to Misawa since taking command this past summer. He encouraged Airmen to step up and share their innovative ideas as the command works together to be ready, resilient and postured for the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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Discuss upgrading the fitness center

Col. Kristopher Struve, 35th Fighter Wing commander, discusses options for upgrading the Potter Fitness Center with Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, during his visit of the installation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2018. Struve discussed several long-term infrastructure improvement projects and force support budgetary needs with Brown and showed how the wing is continuing to improve in small ways every day through the hard work of Airmen across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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Our Airmen are vital

Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, conducts an all-call with Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2018. Brown made clear that the most important assets in the command are its Airmen. He expressed that their development is the enduring strength and future of PACAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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All eyes on the four stars

Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing listen as Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, explains his priorities during an all-call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2018. Brown encouraged Misawa Airmen to read the National Defense Strategy specifically highlighting the wing’s “Rapid Weasel” mission and strategic alliance with the Japanese people. He said PACAF needs to be ready, resilient and postured for the future of this area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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The general and his posse

Master Sgt. Ryan Ross, center left, 35th Maintenance Squadron jet engine intermediate maintenance section chief, talks with Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., center right, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Johnson, right, PACAF command chief, during their tour of the installation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2018. Ross explained the important role the centralized engine repair facility plays in the 35th Maintenance Group’s mission and the innovative Airmen experimenting with new ways of getting the job done. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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A question for the top PACAF leader

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 35th Fighter Wing asks Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, a question during the general’s commander’s call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2018. This one-on-one dialogue offered Airmen an opportunity to get answers to questions about the command from PACAF’s top leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)

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Misawa listens, COMPACAF shares remarks

Service members listen as U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces commander, shares insight into his command’s vision, mission and goals for the future at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2018. O’Shaughnessy thanked them for their efforts, which are vital role to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)

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The general’s words of wisdom

U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, addresses Team Misawa service members, emphasizing that the nation’s greatest enduring strength is the creativity and talent of the American warfighter, during a commander’s call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2018. The general highlighted the strategic importance of the Indo-Pacific region, the great strides PACAF has made and specifically highlighted contributions of Misawa Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)

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The general’s words of wisdom

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A gift for a friend

Mutsumi Kudo, center, City of Misawa Military Base Relations Division translator, hands U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, left, Pacific Air Forces commander, a gift as Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi, right, watches during the general’s visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, at the city office in Misawa City, Japan, May 10, 2018. The general reassured Taneichi of PACAF’s commitment to Misawa, recalling his time as commander and the ‘two cultures--one community’ approach to life in Misawa, which remains in existence today. O’Shaughnessy said strengthening the command’s alliances and partnerships is a strategic priority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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“Still my mayor”

U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, left, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, shakes hands with Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi, right, during a visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, at the city office in Misawa City, Japan, May 10, 2018. The general reassured Taneichi of PACAF’s commitment to Misawa, recalling his time as commander and the ‘two cultures--one community’ approach to life in Misawa, which remains in existence today. O’Shaughnessy said strengthening the command’s alliances and partnerships is a strategic priority. He added that PACAF’s goal is to facilitate enhanced security cooperation and interoperability among allied nations across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF commander arrives at Misawa

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and his staff greet U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces commander, as he arrives at Misawa Air Base, Japan, for a base visit and commander’s call May 10, 2018. O’Shaughnessy visited with Airmen to highlight the strategic importance of the region and longstanding regional partnerships, the great strides PACAF has made, and the contributions of PACAF Airmen. He also emphasized the importance of its Airmen’s vital role in ensuring regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)

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