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Standing their ground

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing security member reinforces a cordon during a simulated security threat at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. In addition to the mock crash, JASDF members conducted a mock improvised explosive device exercise, perfecting entry-to-base procedures prior to the upcoming air show on Sept. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Lighting the way

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David McLemore, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, takes out new lighting for a broken sign at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2017. Every morning the airfield lighting team, consisting of McLemore and Japanese partner Sawagami Kenichi, a 35th CES airfield light team member, goes to base operations to get a list of broken lighting and signs. McLemore inspected one of the signs on the list and realized a light inside needed to be replaced, ensuring runway safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Getting the repairs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Sanchez, left, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations supervisor, hands Airman 1st Class David McLemore, right, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, a list of broken runway lights and signs at Misawa Air Base Japan, Aug. 23, 2017. Every morning the airfield lighting team, consisting of McLemore and Japanese partner Sawagami Kenichi, a 35th CES airfield light team member, goes to base operations to get a list of broken lighting and signs, from there they repair those damages and continue searching the rest of the flight line for any lighting discrepancies, fixing all issues they can on the spot—ensuring runway functionality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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repairing lights

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David McLemore, right, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, and Japanese National Sawagami Kenichi, left, a 35th CES airfield light team member, refurbishes lighting fixtures at Misawa Air Base Japan, Aug. 23, 2017. McLemore and Kenichi spend most of the day on the flight line looking for broken or burnt out components, repairing them on the spot. Once complete on the flight line, they go back to the vault where they refurbish broken lighting fixtures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Flushed edge lighting unit

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David McLemore, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, removes a light from a flushed edge light at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2017. Flushed edge lighting provides pilots with the edge of the runway, enabling them to properly take-off and land. Without the airfield lighting team the entire mission is endangered of coming to an abrupt halt and can threaten the life of a pilot if not repaired in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Attaching housing unit

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David McLemore, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, tightens a screw on new lighting circuit board at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2017. McLemore is a part of a two-man team who look at every light on the runway, taxiway and flight line, ensuring maximum safety for every pilot who takes-off or lands. The two work with airfield management and the tower to send power to each of the different lighting components to ensure all lights are fully functional. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Tightening a screw

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David McLemore, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, tightens a screw on a sign at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2017. Mclemore is part of a two-man team that looks at every light on the runway, taxiway and flight line, ensuring maximum safety for every pilot who takes-off or lands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Bilateral light repairs

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David McLemore, right, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, removes part of the sign while Japanese National Sawagami Kenichi, left, a 35th CES airfield light team member, holds the top-housing of the sign at Misawa Air Base Japan, Aug. 23, 2017. McLemore and Kenichi repaired two burnt out lightbulbs as part of a broken lighting list given to the lighting team by airfield management. Airfield management conducts a nightly inspection, writing discrepancies down and repairing problems as well as scouring the runway for any other lighting issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Donning the red man suit

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Johnathan Rogers, a 35th Security Forces Squadron unit training scheduler, dons a red man suit during an augmentee course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. The red man training exercise included, learning how to use a baton for exercise and real-world scenarios. The augmentee course also covers security forces concepts, operations, weapons safety, use of lethal or non-lethal force, communication procedures, handcuffing vehicle searches and other tasks Airmen may encounter on-duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Soliciting for volunteers

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Johnathan Rogers, a 35th Security Forces Squadron unit training scheduler, asks for volunteers to perform baton maneuvers during an augmentee course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. This training embraces Team Misawa’s motto, “fight tonight,” ensuring people, assets and equipment are protected anytime, any moment, anywhere. Additionally, this prepares augmentees to learn how they could potentially react in various scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Sweating away the pain

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Renteria, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fleet management and analysis journeyman, takes a break during the red man challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. This training is a part of the 35th Security Forces Squadron augmentee course, which provides Airmen from various careers a crash course experience of critical security forces skills. Upon course completion, Airmen could be called on to perform 35th SFS duties if there is a need for additional personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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The punch

Potential U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron augmentees participate in red man training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. In addition to red man training, Airmen learned basic security forces concepts. This training is for exercise purposes, real-world scenarios and daily use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Preparation and determination

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Henaire, a 35th Communications Squadron satellite communications journeyman, braces for a baton hit during security forces augmentee training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. The training pulls people from different squadrons across base to support the 35th Security Forces Squadron. Airmen endure security forces concepts, operations, weapons safety, use of lethal or non-lethal force, communication procedures, handcuffing, vehicle searches and many more tasks augmentees may encounter on duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Jab, jab, right hook

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cristian Reyes-Clanor, a 35th Communications Squadron transmissions system journeyman, hits a pad used for red man training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. The skills taught during augmentee training teach Airmen, who have never been in a fight, an idea of how to react if the situation arises. Realistic fights could go on a lot longer and be more violent than just using the techniques learned during the one-minute bout. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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In class to train

Potential U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron augmentees listen to Senior Airman Johnathan Rogers, a 35th Security Forces Squadron unit training scheduler, instructions during the classroom part of training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. Combative training helps teach Airmen the basic skills to assist security forces. Different aspects of the training instils augmentees to learn how they will react in a realistic scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Osprey is approved for takeoff

U.S. Marine Corps joint terminal attack controllers communicate with a MV-22 Osprey during takeoff in Hokkaido, Japan, for a media day event during exercise Northern Viper 17Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for U.S. Marine personnel and aircraft, exercising Team Misawa’s ability to thrive with an influx of other service members. Various agencies, including the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight, 35th Force Support Squadron, 35th Medical Group, 35th Fighter Wing public affairs office and many more, offered equipment, resources and personnel to assist in sustaining NV17 training operations and objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Providing information

U.S. Air Force Airman Aruna Cruickshank, center right, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, and Airman Israel Rodriguez, center middle, 35th OSS airfield management operations coordinator, assist Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez, middle, a 1st Marine Aircraft Wing combat correspondent, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2017. Cruickshank and Rodriguez have a vast array of responsibility, ensuring the runway is clear of foreign objects and debris as well communicating hazards to pilots, making sure aircraft maintain their ability to take off at a moment’s notice to provide security throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Calling the tower

U.S. Air Force Airman Aruna Cruickshank, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead from Tampa, Florida, speaks with the air traffic control tower, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2017. Cruickshank keeps the runway clear of foreign objects and debris while communicating hazards to pilots; ensure aircraft maintain their ability to take off at a moment’s notice, maintaining the “fight tonight” mentality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Taxiing on the runway

U.S. Air Force Airman Aruna Cruickshank, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead from Tampa, Florida, watches a C-17 Globemaster III, from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, taxis on the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2017. One of the many tasks Cruickshank routinely conducts is driving behind "heavy" aircraft ensuring no foreign objects and debris are left behind when landing on the runway. Providing a clear and safe runway is vital for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots to conduct their day-to-day mission while providing power projection in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Unlike the C-17, fighter aircraft are much more susceptible to FOD damage caused by small pebble left by the heavy lift aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Posing with FOD sign

U.S. Air Force Airman Aruna Cruickshank, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead from Tampa, Florida, poses with a foreign objects and debris sign, on the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2017. Cruickshank supervises the maintenance, lighting and other components and systems located on the flight line. Additionally, airfield management specialists ensure all takeoffs and landings can proceed without incident. Every two hours a FOD check is performed while airfield inspections are every morning and light checks are every night to ensure airfield safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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