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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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USAF, JGSDF members join forces for Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL

U.S. Air Force Capt. Peter Magness, 13th Fighter Squadron electronic combat pilot, Misawa Air Base, Japan, parks his F-16 Fighting Falcon after Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL, Friday, March 27, 2020. The 35th Fighter Wing began executing the PAC WEASEL exercises in 2018, and each iteration has been refined and improved upon since its inception. On 27 March, U.S. Air Force members had the opportunity to integrate with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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USAF, JGSDF members join forces for Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off to execute Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL, Friday, March 27, 2020. The 35th Fighter Wing began executing the PAC WEASEL exercises in 2018, and each iteration has been refined and improved upon since its inception. On 27 March, U.S. Air Force members had the opportunity to integrate with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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USAF, JGSDF members join forces for Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL

Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to Misawa Air Base, Japan, fly in formation after executing Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL, Friday, March 27, 2020. Each PAC WEASEL involves different assets and units. This exercise’s iteration included F-16s from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, command and control assets assigned to the 610th Air Control Flight, and surface-to-air missile simulators from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force 101st Antiaircraft Artillery Unit from Camp Hachinohe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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USAF, JGSDF members join forces for Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL

U.S. Air Force Captain Peter Magness, 13th Fighter Squadron electronic combat pilot, Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepares to exit his F-16 Fighting Falcon after Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL, Friday, March 27, 2020. Each PAC WEASEL involves different assets and units. This exercise’s iteration included F-16s from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, command and control assets assigned to the 610th Air Control Flight, and surface-to-air missile simulators from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force 101st Antiaircraft Artillery Unit from Camp Hachinohe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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Misawa ALS hosts Japanese service members, bridges gaps in English

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and U.S. Airmen play a video game together during a visit at the Airman Leadership School at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2020. As a way to further connect with each other and lessen the stress of that can come with speaking a foreign language, the U.S. Airmen invited the JGSDF soldiers to play a game they all had played before. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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Misawa ALS hosts Japanese service members, bridges gaps in English

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and U.S. Airmen work together during a team exercise at the Airman Leadership School at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2020. The teams had to get a safety belt around their circle without letting go of each other's hands and breaking the circle. The exercise requires members to communicate and take information on what works and doesn't work from each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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Misawa ALS hosts Japanese service members, bridges gaps in English

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Maddox, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technician, speaks with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers during a lunch at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2020. The JGSDF soldiers visited Misawa to practice their English as part of their basic English Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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Misawa ALS hosts Japanese service members, bridges gaps in English

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Leonel Acosta, 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission system technician, speaks with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers during a lunch at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2020. The JGSDF soldiers visited Misawa to practice their English as part of their basic English Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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Misawa ALS hosts Japanese service members, bridges gaps in English

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shara Carlisle, 35th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School assistant commandant and instructor, teaches a leadership course to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers during a visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2020. The JGSDF soldiers, assigned to 6th Division, Camp Jinmachi, Yamagata, Japan, visited Misawa to have face-to-face interaction with U.S. Airmen as part of their basic English course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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Spraying simulated fires

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Brunn, left, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, shows Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeants Kensuke Fujita, center, and Kenta Takahashi, right, how to properly handle a firehose during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. The program showcased Team Misawa’s ability to work together with any branch of the Japan Self-Defense Force. U.S. Air Force Airmen and JGSDF Soldiers worked on their communications skills cultivating a face-to-face friendly environment for future bilateral events with the Soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Mannequin carry them

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Kenta Takahashi, a 1st Training Unit indirect fire infantryman, from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, carries a child-sized mannequin during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. Team Misawa played a role in the course as native English speakers. For the majority of the JGSDF Soldiers, it is the first time interacting with American service members. The JGSDF Soldiers used the English they learned by asking questions and actively engaging with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Carrying to save mannequin lives

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Kenta Takahashi, a 1st Training Unit indirect fire infantryman, from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, carries a 180-pound mannequin during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018,. The JGSDF uses programs like their basic English course to invest time in their members to learn the basics of English in order to enhance mission execution during future bilateral engagements. Not only did the JGSDF members practice their English, but they embedded with their U.S. Air Force counterparts, who taught them how to perform their day-to-day duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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What does this do

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Seijiro Kaharu, a 1st Training Unit battle management system operator from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, taps a second stage regulator during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. During their time on Misawa AB, JGSDF Soldiers learned how U.S. and Japan service members work together to accomplish tasks and bring new ideas to enhance execution tactics. Misawa Air Base hosts the exchanges with JGSDF personnel twice a year, allowing their basic English course students to immerse in an English-speaking military environment, further improving the relationship between the two forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Fellowship with friendly firefighters

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soliders from 1st Training Unit, Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, and U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, pause for a photo during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. During their full day of relationship building, Airmen showed their JGSDF counterparts their unique jobs and shared how to accomplish their duties, allowing JGSDF Soldiers the opportunity to use a variety of new English words to increase their communication skills. By bridging the gap between the two languages, Team Misawa can better integrate with all branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force increasing mission fluidity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Breathe it in

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Seijiro Kaharu, a 1st Training Unit battle management system operator from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, tests a gas mask seal during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. Approximately 20 members from Camp Higashi-Chitose transition through three levels, basic, intermediate and advanced, of the JGSDF English program. As a part of their basic English course curriculum, Misawa provides an opportunity for the JGSDF members to apply their acquired language skills by grouping JGSDF members together with their U.S. Air Force counterparts who perform similar jobs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Sometimes it’s good to be heavy

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers from the 1st Training Unit at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, tour a front end loader and a v-plow with U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018,. Misawa AB works with JGSDF Soldiers to complete their basic English course final evaluation by attending a career field exchange with their U.S. Air Force counterparts practicing military English terms. The course, held at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, enhances future bilateral missions and enables seamless execution by breaking down social barriers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Bad bite to the bone

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant 1st Class Tetsuya Aoyama, left, a 1st Training Unit assistant English instructor out of Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, and Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Kuzel, right, the 35th Security Forces Squadron S-3 operations superintendent, observe military working dog tactics during an exchange program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2017. Misawa Air Base hosts the exchanges with JGSDF personnel twice a year, allowing their basic English course students to immerse themselves in an English-speaking military environment, further improving the relationship between the two forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Tightening the tow chains

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Kimura Mitsuhiro, left, a 1st Training Unit gunner out of Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, works with U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Wilson, right, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation technician, to tighten towing chains during an exchange program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2017. As a part of their basic English course curriculum, Misawa provides an opportunity for the JGSDF members to apply their acquired language skills by pairing JGSDF members together with their U.S. Air Force counterparts who perform similar jobs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Touch the tow, be the tow

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Wilson, left, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation technician, explains to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Kimura Mitsuhiro, right, a 1st Training Unit gunner out of Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, how to use a rollback wrecker towing truck during an exchange program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2017. Not only did the JGSDF members have an opportunity to practice their English, they embedded with their U.S. Air Force counterparts, who taught them how to perform their day-to-day duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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