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Breaking it out

Gunji Akihide, a Misawa City brass band musician, enjoys a break before the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Hundreds attended the parade in order to wish the city and Misawa Air Base’s Fire Department a safe year as they continue to fight fires and protect homes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Civil engineer leadership meets with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Grainger, left, 18th Civil Engineer Group commander at Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Col. Douglas Gilpin, left center, Fifth Air Force logistics, engineering and force protection director at Yokota Air Base, Japan, meets with Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer leadership, right, during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. Grainger and Gilpin joined JASDF leadership to share each other’s expertise and experiences with both the JASDF and U.S. Air Force junior Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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JASDF rapid runway repair exhibition

Japan Air Self-Defense Force, civil engineer Airmen conduct a rapid runway repair exhibition during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. This is phase two of a RRR, which covers the gravel, or potential aircraft hazards, with AM-2 matting. The exchange focused on base recovery, which ensures infrastructure and airfields remain operational if a natural disaster or an attack occurs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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JASDF conducts rapid runway repair

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airman signals a construction truck during a rapid runway repair exhibition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. In addition to the RRR exhibition, CE Airmen from both countries learned about each other’s mission sets and watched live-fire and emergency management demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Watching a rapid runway repair

Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron observe a Japan Air Self-Defense Force rapid runway repair exhibition during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. This is phase one of a RRR, which fills in a crater or hole with gravel. The exchange focused on base recovery, which ensures infrastructure and airfields remain operational if a natural disaster or an attack occurs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Live-fire demonstration

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airman watches a live-fire demonstration during a bilateral exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. Building friendships and enhancing mutual understanding were also a contributing factor in this Pacific unity event. After long days of training, U.S. and Japan CE Airmen removed their uniforms and hosted informal dinners to promote international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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35th CES firefighter conduct live-fire demonstration

Firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron conducts a live-fire demonstration during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. In addition to the live-fire demonstrations, CE Airmen from both countries learned about each other’s mission sets and watched rapid runway repair and emergency management exhibitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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JASDF tries on M50 gas mask

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airman tries on a M50 gas mask during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2017. Building friendships and enhancing mutual understanding were also a contributing factor in this Pacific unity event. After long days of training, U.S. and Japan CE Airmen removed their uniforms and hosted informal dinners to promote international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Bilateral exchange with civil engineers

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ross King, right, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron project management officer in charge, speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Ken’ichiro Oda, left, 3rd Air Wing civil engineer OIC, during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2017. Having bilateral exchanges provides opportunities for Airmen to develop work and personal relationship with the host nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Construction vehicles display

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Ray, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron grounds and pavement section chief, briefs a group of Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airmen during a bilateral exchange program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2017. This was the first time 35th CES specifically worked with JASDF, or Koku Jieitai, engineers. Additionally, civil engineer leadership from Pacific Air Forces’ and other bases in Japan joined the activities to observe and input their expertise on certain matters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Light the night with Misawa fire demo

Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department use firetrucks to extinguish flames during an aircraft crash burn at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2016. Firetrucks can hold approximately 3,000 gallons of water and spray up to 750 gallons of water per minute. Firetrucks are also equipped with boom sticks, which are used to reach higher elevationd flames and can spray directly down on the fires. The demonstration is part of Misawa's Fire Prevention Week to showcase firefighitng tactics with the public. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Light the night with Misawa fire demo

Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department steady a hose line to fight a simulated fire at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2016. The firehoses connect to firetrucks, which hold up to 3,000 gallons of water per truck. Once water is depleted, firefighters desconnect hoses and hook them up to nearby fire hydrants, enabling firefighters to battle flames. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Light the night with Misawa fire demo

Families and service members take photos of a simulated aircraft crash burn at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2016. Approximately 80 attended the event including a mixture of Japanese nationals, U.S. Air Force and Navy service members and their families. The event included five fire scenarios and a dance-off between Smokey the Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog. The fire department's goal was to demonstrate firefighting tactics used by the firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Light the night with Misawa fire demo

U.S. service members battle flames during a simulated aircraft crash burn at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2016. Children were able to meet with firefighters after the event as a part of Misawa's Fire Prevention Week. Fire prevention week also included events such as static displays of firetrucks on a separate day open to all of the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Light the night with Misawa fire demo

U.S service members battle flames during a simulated aircraft crash burn at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2016. The burn, performed by four distinguished visitors, allowed members to experience the processess and challenges that come with fighting an aircraft fire. The DVs were both U.S. Air Force and Navy personnel. As a part of Misawa's Fire Prevention Week, families and other miltary members came and spectated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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