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“Old jets, young Airmen”

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gage Putman, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, holds up the 14th Fighter Squadron call sign, “wood,” while posing for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. If the jet were a patient in a hospital, the crew chief would be his primary doctor. Crew chiefs have many duties including day-to-day maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, replacing components, detailed inspection, record keeping and administration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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“Two cultures, One community”

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and his wife, Kathy Struve, left, sit side-by-side with Kazumasa Taneichi, the Misawa City mayor, and his wife, Teiko Taneichi, right, as they pose for a photo during a service recognition ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2019. Craftsmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron built the bench in recognition of Mayor Taneichi's tireless work to enhance Misawa City and the relationship between the city and the base. One of the ci (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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Mayor Taneichi’s speech

Kazumasa Taneichi, the Misawa City mayor, delivers a speech during his service recognition ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2019. Taneichi has served as the mayor during seven commanders' tenures in his 12-year career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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Friendship in Friendship Park

Kazumasa Taneichi, left, the Misawa City mayor, stands beside U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, during a service recognition ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2019. During the ceremony, Taneichi and Struve planted a pine tree, Misawa City's official symbol, in MAB's Friendship Park to showcase the strong relationship between the city and the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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The farewell speech

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, delivers a speech during a service recognition ceremony for Misawa City mayor, Kazumasa Taneichi, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2019. Attendees expressed the appreciation for Mayor Taneichi’s dedicated service to the U.S.-Japan alliance during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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Eyes on victory

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Malcolm Sharpe, the 35th Medical Operations Squadron mental health clinic NCO in charge, keeps his eyes on a game during the 2019 Cinco de Mayo softball tournament at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 4, 2019. The tournament is one of many sporting events held on Misawa AB promoting teamwork and helping Airmen meet others on the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Homerun makers

Softball equipment rests on a fence beside the dugout during a 2019 Cinco de Mayo softball tournament at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 4, 2019. Five teams participated in the tournament, supporting readiness and team cohesion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Batter up!

The 35th Security Forces Squadron and 35th Medical Operations Squadron compete in a match during the 2019 Cinco de Mayo softball tournament at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 4, 2019. Both teams played the opening match for the tournament, garnering spectators and supporting relations with neighboring units on Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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A home run for teamwork

U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron members square off against the 35th Medical Operations Squadron during the 2019 Cinco de Mayo softball tournament at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 4, 2019. This softball tournament helped bolster teamwork and relations between different units through a sporting event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Just warming up

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Danielle Clemons, a 35th Medical Operations Squadron primary care office manager, warms up before the 2019 Cinco de Mayo softball tournament by catching and throwing pitches at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 4, 2019. Five teams competed, giving Airmen the opportunity to connect with others and build team cohesion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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I’m the good boy

A dog spectates inside a visitors’ dugout during the 2019 Cinco de Mayo softball tournament at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 4, 2019. The tournament is one of many sporting events held on Misawa Air Base promoting teamwork and helping service members, family and civilians meet other families on the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Eyes on home plate

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregoriorafael Rodriguez, a 35th Security Forces Squadron trainer, prepares to run to home plate during the 2019 Cinco de Mayo softball tournament at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 4, 2019. More than 73 participants played in the event, which provided a way for fellow service members, family and civilians to build camaraderie and meet new people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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The strings of harmony

The Wa-wa-wa Club performs with koto strings during the 32nd Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2019. The Wa-wa-wa Club plays a variety of classical Japanese music with symphonic Japanese instruments across the Aomori prefecture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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The masks of Japan Day

A collection of Noh masks line the entrance to the 32nd Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2019. Noh masks were traditionally used in Japanese theatre for hundreds of years and have numerous types with different meanings in Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Learning Japanese calligraphy

A Japan Day attendee writes his name in “katakana” during an art class during the 32nd Annual Japan Day festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2019. Japanese calligraphy is the ancient Japanese practice of artistic hand writing. “Katakana” characters are commonly used for words from foreign languages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Focus and rhythm

A Makibano Kids drummer plays a taiko drum during the 32nd Annual Japan Day festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2019. This was one of 16 performance groups that traveled across the Aomori prefecture to attend the Japan Day event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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A bite for luck

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, gets a bite for good luck from a Japanese lion at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2019. The dance of the lion is fabled to dispel evil and calls in good luck. This traditional lion dance performance was one of many Misawa service members had an opportunity take part in during Japan Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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The start of the 32nd Annual Japan Day

Kazumasa Taneichi, center left, the Misawa City mayor, and U.S. Air Force Col. Jason J. Cockrum, center right, the 35th Operations Group commander, cut the ribbon marking the beginning of the 32nd Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2019. The Misawa International Club and Misawa AB leadership held their first Japan Day in 1988 to strengthen the community and share Japanese heritage. Conducting annual bilateral events reinforces the more than 60-year relationship that helps preserve peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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The resolve of Japanese storytelling

A Japanese storyteller stands in character during a traditional Japanese play at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2019. The Japanese storytelling was a performance consisting of traditional dances, songs played with traditional instruments and acting for the 32nd Annual Japan Day, which shared Japanese culture with the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Work hard play hard

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force security forces members pose for a group photo after a bilateral soccer game at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 15, 2019. Both teams played roughly six short games over the span of an hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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