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2022 Sakura Olympics

Participants from Team Misawa play volleyball during the first-ever Sakura Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2022. The Sakura Olympics gets its name from the famous cherry blossom tree. Throughout history, the Japanese government has given numerous cherry blossom trees to the U.S. government, symbolizing the bond between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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2022 Sakura Olympics

Participants from Team Misawa play soccer during the first-ever Sakura Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2022. The event ended in a ceremony in which Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force leadership recognized participants from all the sports as well as the hard work put into making the event happen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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2022 Sakura Olympics

Participants from Team Misawa play cornhole during the first-ever Sakura Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2022. The Sakura Olympics gets its name from the famous cherry blossom tree. Throughout history, the Japanese government has given numerous cherry blossom trees to the U.S. government, symbolizing the bond between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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CSAF, CMSAF visit Misawa Air Base Virtually

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing listen to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass during a virtual all-call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2022. During the virtual visit, Brown and Bass spoke about future changes to enlisted/officer performance reports, 360-degree feedback, global force management as well as providing more education and childcare capabilities for Airmen and families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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CSAF, CMSAF visit Misawa Air Base Virtually

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass discusses the importance of empowering Airmen within their everyday lives to innovate and problem solve at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2022. As the U.S. Air Force enters the 75th year since its founding, the prominence of retaining talented Airmen with unique skill sets is rising in importance due to the capabilities of our adversaries steadily rising. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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CSAF, CMSAF visit Misawa Air Base Virtually

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gary Dennis, 35th Healthcare Operations Squadron Pediatrics/Allergy & Immunizations Clinic section chief, is recognized for his outstanding performance and work ethic at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2022. Dennis led 28 teams during a COVID-19 vaccine operation, which resulted in the administration of 4,000 vaccines. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass recognized Dennis during the virtual visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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CSAF, CMSAF visit Misawa Air Base Virtually

Team Misawa members listen to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., as he discusses the importance of accelerating change during a virtual all-call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2022. In August 2020, Brown published a strategic approach titled Accelerate Change or Lose, detailing how the Air Force must overcome, innovate and succeed within our everyday lives to stay ahead of our near-peer adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Misawa AB Commissary

The Misawa Air Base commissary after some freshly fallen snow. (Courtesy photo)
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Night flying

Pilots assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron fly above the Northern coast of Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. To sustain readiness in adverse conditions, FARP training can take place anytime, day or night. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, choices are tremendously increased. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Clean up

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, puts equipment away during a forward area refueling point training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. This concept allows fighter aircraft to land, replenish fuel or rearm before returning to air-battle operations within a short period of time in harsh territories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Pull and support

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, holds a fuel hose steady during a forward area refueling point (FARP) training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. With FARP support, any accessible airfield or island can be used to replenish aircraft and get them back to the fight, delivering airpower lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Rolling up

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, rolls up a fuel hose during a forward area refueling point (FARP) training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. FARP ensures the rapid transfer of fuel from one aircraft to another. In this case, an MC-130J and two F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Pull

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, drains the gas from a fuel hose during a forward area refueling point (FARP) training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. FARP, a specialty within the petroleum, oils and lubrication career field, trains Airmen to effectively refuel aircraft in remote locations when air-to-air refueling is not possible or when fueling stations are not accessible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Unplug

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, unhooks the fuel hose during a forward area refueling point (FARP) training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. FARP plays a role in the U.S. military’s adaptive basing abilities to deliver airpower and lethality more efficiently anywhere in the world by being able to provide a mobile refueling point anywhere an aircraft can land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Observing and learning

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, observes forward area refueling point (FARP) training from inside a U.S. Air Force MC-130J at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, options are vastly increased, as any accessible airfield or island can be used to replenish fighters and send them back to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Prepared to taxi

A U.S. Airman with the 35th Air Maintenance Squadron directs an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a forward area refueling point training (FARP) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. FARP is the rapid transfer of fuel from one aircraft to another. This capability makes it possible for fighter aircraft to land, replenish fuel and return to air-battle operations within a short timeframe in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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MC130J ready to refuel

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon with its engines on during a forward area refueling point training (FARP) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. Without FARP capabilities, U.S. Air Force aircraft are limited to air-to-air refueling and permanently-installed bases for their refueling needs. However, when a fighter squadron has FARP support, options are vastly increased, as any accessible airfield or island can be used to replenish fighters and send them back to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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POW MIA

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Murtadiy Carrington, 35th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard bugle player, performs Taps during the POW/MIA Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. Since World War I, approximately 83,400 U.S. service members are still unaccounted for, and more than 150,000 Americans have been held as prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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POW MIA

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, gives closing remarks during the National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. POW/MIA Recognition Day is traditionally held on the third Friday in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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POW MIA

Japan Air Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, left, 3rd Air Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Friedel, right, 35th Fighter Wing commander, salute a wreath to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2020. Since World War I, approximately 83,400 U.S. service members are still unaccounted for, and more than 150,000 Americans have been held as prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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