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Precious cargo

U.S. Air Force Maj. Margaret Dodd, a 18th Medical Operations Squadron neonatal intensive care unit nurse from Kadena Air Base, Japan, assists in lifting Oliver McKeown, son of Capt. Connor McKeown, during an aeromedical evacuation in Aomori, Japan, June 15, 2017. The coordination process also had to filter through the Aomori Airport Management Office, Theater Patient Movement Requirements Center, which builds the evacuation mission, source the aircraft and assign the aircrew and medical team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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The runway of Aomori Airport

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the Aomori Airport runway during an aeromedical evacuation in Aomori, Japan, June 15, 2017. Once the C-17 landed, a neonatal intensive care unit team from the U.S. Navy hospital, Okinawa, Japan, joined 35th Medical Group personnel to prepare the newborn for the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Waiting for evacuation

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brek Halgren, the 35th Medical Support Squadron aeromedical evacuation NCO in charge, waits for the arrival of a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 517th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, for an evacuation in Aomori, Japan, June 15, 2017. Since the Misawa Air Base runway remains closed for construction, the 35th Medical Group relied on solidified friendships among the Japanese to help coordinate the evacuation at the Aomori Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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A hero’s portrait

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shannon Hutto, a 35th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, poses for a photo overlooking the flight line at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2017. Deployments, TDYs and permanent changes of station, all epitomize the life of a U.S. military NCO. Hutto’s seen more combat than most Airmen see in their entire career and spent months, totaling years, away from his family. All these experiences have taught this Enterprise, Alabama, native what it takes to be a leader in today’s Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Misawa Airman embraces the gift of giving

Hoshimi Kohaneo, a Shichinohe Orphange member, unwarps a present received from Misawa Air Force Base Airmen at Shichinohe, Japan, Dec. 23, 2016. The orphanage holds 41 orphans with approximately six caretakers staying overnight to guide them and ensure the group is ready for everyday activities like completing schoolwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Airman embraces the gift of giving

Airmen of the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pose with Shichinohe Orphanage children at Shichinohe, Japan, Dec. 23, 2016. The squadron wanted to reach out beyond the city limits of Misawa, Japan, by helping those who did not have anyone to celebrate the holidays with. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Airman embraces the gift of giving

A member of the Shichinohe Orphanage, grabs a present during an event at Shichinohe, Japan, Dec. 23, 2016. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lowell Travis, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy planner, planned the event two weeks before Christmas to surprise the children at the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Airman embraces the gift of giving

U.S. Air Force Airman Russel Plunkey, left, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment technician, poses with Yuussei, a Shichinohe Orphanage member, to show their boots at Shichinohe, Japan, Dec. 23, 2016. The squadron brought gifts to each orphan as well as donated a flat screen TV and a Wii gaming system to the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Airman embraces the gift of giving

Kennedy Travis, left, wife of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lowell Travis, center, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy planner, accept a thank you card from Daiki Komata, a Shichinohe Ophanage member, at Shichinohe, Japan, Dec. 23, 2016. The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen gave 41 gifts to orphans who ranged from 2-years-old to 18-years-old. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Harunaoka Senior Home receives visit from Airmen, families

Rachel Skaggs, left, wife of Tech. Sgt. Erik Skaggs, the 35th Medical Group executive officer, shakes hands with Hiromu Ijiri, center, a Japanese elder, and Eiko Koiwa, a caretaker, at Harunaoka Old Age Home, Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 22, 2016. Misawa Air Base’s Chapel and its groups visit the facility bi-monthly to spend time with them, ensuring the members are not lonely. The facility provides help for elderly Japanese nationals who have no one to care for them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Harunaoka Senior Home receives visit from Airmen, families

A Japanese elder, left, and Eiko Koiwa, center, a caretaker, smiles at Matthew Joiner, right, son of Master Sgt. James Joiner, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosives ordnance disposal technician, at Harunaoka Old Age Home, Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 22, 2016. Approximately 20 Airmen and their families spent time with members to get them to be active and combat loneliness. As an easy activity, the children brought balloons to bounce back and forth with the Japanese nationals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Harunaoka Senior Home receives visit from Airmen, families

James Joiner III, left, son of Master Sgt. James Joiner, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosives ordnance disposal technician, holds hand of Tanae, right, a Japanese elder at Harunaoka Old Age Home, Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 22, 2016. Many children walked around to meet members and talk with them. In 1984, the facility workers started to reach out to Misawa’s chapel to hold organized events every other month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Harunaoka Senior Home receives visit from Airmen, families

Chiyo, a Japanese elder, holds a gift from Misawa Airmen and families at the Harunaoka Old Age Home, Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 22, 2016. Chiyo celebrated her birthday for turning 84-years-old in December. The facility helps care for elderly in need by providing food and shelter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Harunaoka Senior Home receives visit from Airmen, families

Leah Skaggs, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Erik Skaggs, the 35th Medical Group executive officer, plays the violin for Japanese elders at Harunaoka Old Age Home, Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 22, 2016. During their visit, Airmen and their families sang Christmas songs, gave gifts and played with the members. The Chapel and their groups visit the facility bi-monthly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Harunaoka Senior Home receives visit from Airmen, families

Akira, left, a Japanese elder, receives a birthday celebration from Miyako Fukuda, right, a Harunaoka Old Age Home event organizer and caretaker, at Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 22, 2016. Akira, who turned 72-years-old, celebrated his birthday along with others in the month of December. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Japanese locals serve up happiness

Miyuki Taneichi, left, and Miyako Sugiyama, right, pose for a photo in front of the 35th Force Support Squadron’s Community Center and Information, Tickets & Travel offices at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2016. Miyuki is the Community Center acting director and Miyako is the ITT manager. The two 35th FSS programs each won 2015 Best in the Air Force as A1 programs bringing the award home to Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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