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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Evan Jones, Electronic Attack Squadron 131 electronic warfare officer, speaks on the radio during combat search and rescue training as part of Exercise Forest Thunder 20 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2020. Jones learned how to execute the proper procedures during a rescue mission in a simulated real-world scenario. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kevin Zamora, 35th Operation Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, teaches U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Evan Jones, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 electronic warfare officer, about combat search and rescue during Exercise Forest Thunder 20 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2020. The training brought together Air Force and Navy personnel in an integrated operation, showcasing the joint force's ability to cooperate on complex multi-domain combat mission sets. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the USS Ronald Reagan, performs combat search and rescue training during Exercise Forest Thunder 20 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2020. The training involved both U.S. Air Force and Navy assets to conduct combat search and rescue, air defense, and many other types of simulations utilizing the premier air-to-ground training site. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Taxiing Out

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participate in an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base's collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa Air Base's first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk.
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Elephant Walk From the Sky

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participate in an “Elephant Walk” at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Melanie Bulow-Gonterman).
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Just for good measure

A Paralympics judge measures a hacky sack ball during a game of boccia held at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2018. Throughout the day, attendees played goal ball and boccia, which is a tactical game comparable to shuffle board, as well as wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Determination

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Wayne Swindell, a Naval Air Facility security department watch commander, pushes himself in a wheelchair during the Misawa City Paralympics tribute game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2018. Kazumasa Taneichi, the Misawa City mayor, invited Misawa Air Base military members to participate in a Paralympic event in honor of the official Paralympics in Tokyo in 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Bryan Mai)
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Say cheese!

Paralympic attendees pose for a group photo during the Misawa City Paralympics tribute event at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2018. In honor of the Paralympic games taking place in Tokyo in 2020, Misawa City is acting as the official host city of the Canadian Rugby Team and is holding numerous events throughout the next two years to bring greater awareness to Paralympic sports. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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I'm on top of the world

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Noel, a Naval Air Facility-Misawa utilitiesman journeyman, throws up a “rock and roll” sign during the Misawa City Paralympics tribute game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2018. Kazumasa Taneichi, the Misawa City mayor, invited Misawa Air Base military members to participate in a Paralympic event in honor of the official Paralympics in Tokyo in 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Boccia

A Paralympics attendee throws a ball during the Misawa City Paralympics tribute game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2018. The Paralympics is an international multi-sport event for athletes with physical disabilities, held every four years in conjunction with the Olympic Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Keeping score

A board displays scores during the Misawa City Paralympics tribute event at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2018. Throughout the day, attendees played goal ball and boccia, which is a tactical game comparable to shuffle board, as well as wheel chair basketball and sitting volleyball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Man-made beauty amoung natural beauty

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2018. The ATR allowed Airmen to practice deployed contingency operations and execute bilateral training exercises in a geographically different environment, side-by-side with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing Mitsubishi F-2s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Up, up and away

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2018. Airmen practiced deployed contingency operations and executed bilateral training exercises in a geographically different environment, side-by-side with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing Mitsubishi F-2s during the ATR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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WOOD!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Casey Habluetzel, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, holds up the Samurai’s ‘wood’ hand gesture while taxiing to the runway during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2018. The ATR allowed Airmen to practice deployed contingency operations and execute bilateral training exercises in a geographically different environment, side-by-side with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing Mitsubishi F-2s during the ATR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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The walk around

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gerardo Feliciano, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, talks to Capt. Casey Habluetzel, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prior to takeoff during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2018. U.S. Air Force personnel worked side-by-side with Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel, and flew 36 sorties, allowing both parties to interact and see how their similar mission sets are accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Ray of sunshine

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Helmer, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, dons gloves prior to takeoff during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2018. Airmen practiced deployed contingency operations and executed bilateral training exercises in a geographically different environment, side-by-side with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing Mitsubishi F-2s during the ATR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Fuel time

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josiah Baychu, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, connects a fuel hose to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. More than 80 Airmen from Misawa Air Base forward-deployed with six F-16 Fighting Falcons to Tsuiki AB Nov. 5 to 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Pulling the fuel hose

A Japan Self-Defense Force Airman pulls a fuel hose during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. Eighty-five Misawa Air Base personnel and six F-16 Fighting Falcons participated in a week-long bilateral exercise with F-2 pilots. The purpose of the ATR was to continue growing the strong partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Cockpit inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Ezell, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, inspects the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to take off during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. The week-long bilateral exchange helped to grow the strong partnership between the U.S. and Japan even further. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Here you go Sir!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Swinson, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, hands Staff Sgt. Justin Ezell, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, a binder prior to takeoff during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. U.S. Air Force personnel worked side-by-side with Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel during the relocation and flew 36 sorties, allowing both parties to interact and see how their similar mission sets get accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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