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F-35A sits on Misawa AB flightline

The first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A sits on the flightline while an F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during the F-35A’s arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2018. In the upcoming Japanese fiscal year, nine more aircraft will join this one to incept the first fifth-generation fighter squadron as part of the JASDF’s 3rd Air Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Awaiting F-35A arrival

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members line up prior to the first operational JASDF F-35A arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2018. Total, JASDF plans to acquire 42 F-35A’s as successors to its F-4 fighting aircraft. In total, JASDF plans to acquire 42 F-35As as successors to its F-4s. A commemorative ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 24 at Misawa AB to celebrate the official initial deployment of a JASDF F-35A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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A pleseant suprise

Karen Jorgenson, right, the American Red Cross regional program manager, presents Jessica McCollum, left, the American Red Cross chairman of volunteers, with the President's Lifetime Achievement Award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2017. Jessica accumulated more than 4,000 volunteer hours, earning her the highest honor for volunteerism, which the President of the United States recognizes with a personalized certificate, an official pin, coin and congratulatory letter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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4,000 hours in 3 years

Jessica McCollum, the American Red Cross chairman of volunteers, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, pauses for a photo with the President's Lifetime Achievement Award, Dec. 18, 2017. The award recognizes those who contribute more than 4,000 hours of service in their lifetime. Jessica accrued more than 4,000 volunteer hours over the course of three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Light cart lights the way

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyler Record, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, stands in front of a light cart at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2017. Every couple of months, the AMU's and Fighter Squadrons conduct night operations, increasing temporary duty and deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Mashling light sticks

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sydnii Auston, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical environmental systems technician, holds marshling light sticks at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2017. Every couple of months, the AMU's and Fighter Squadrons conduct night operations, increasing temporary duty and deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Through the shadows

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sydnii Austin, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical environmental systems technician, stands in front of a light cart at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2017. Every couple of months, the AMU's and Fighter Squadrons conduct night operations, increasing temporary duty and deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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When night falls

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyler Record, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2017. Every couple of months, the AMU's and Fighter Squadrons cunduct night operations, increasing temporary duty and deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Posing at night

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyler Record, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, poses for a photo on top of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2017. Every couple of months, Record and other maintainers conduct night operations, increasing temporary duty and deployment readiness by working in limited visibility and harsh weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Looking through panels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyler Record, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon panel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2017. Every couple of months, Airmen who typically work day shift, switch to nights in order to gain the necessary experience for optimal combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Almost done

U.S. Air Force Maj. Lee Hafen, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron general surgeon, ensures a wound is clean at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2017. Some surgeries are diagnostic which means surgery is done to find out what is going on and fixed if possible, while for other surgeries, the problem is visible already has a plan on how to be fixed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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In deep

U.S. Air Force Maj. Lee Hafen, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron general surgeon, cleans the patient’s side at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2017. Prior to appointments, orthopedic technicians ask patients critical questions such as the history and scale of pain and number of times the patient has been seen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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In the cut

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nandie Merjillia, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedics clinic technician, cuts open a patient’s cast at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 15, 2017. After a patient’s injury heals, casts need to be removed. Orthopedic technicians also deal with patients in the clinic and are physician assistants for orthopedic surgeons. Knowing different sides of the job helps vastly in taking care of patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Off we go

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nandie Merjilla, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedics clinic technician, removes a cast from a patient’s leg at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 15, 2017. Orthopedics is a medical specialty unit performing treatment of the musculoskeletal system, including joints, ligaments, muscles and nerves. Technicians also treat patients in the clinic and are physician assistants for orthopedic surgeons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Canines checkups

U.S. Army Capt. Samuel Smith, left, the Public Health Activity-Japan veterinarian, performs a checkup on U.S. Air Force military working dog Ramos, center, while Staff Sgt. Jason Havinga, right, a 35th Security Forces Squadron MWD handler, holds him in place at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2017. In addition to tending to MWDs, Smith and his team care for more than 2,500 pets registered to families at Misawa AB. The MWD handlers interact with the vet clinic regularly for checkups and to receive medical training for their companions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Brittany A. Chase)
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Preparing for a checkup

U.S. Army Capt. Samuel Smith, the Public Health Activity-Japan veterinarian, helps put a muzzle on U.S. Air Force military working dog Ramos prior to a checkup at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2017. In addition to tending to MWDs, Smith and his team care for more than 2,500 pets registered to families at Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Brittany A. Chase)
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Waiting quietly

U.S. Air Force military working dog Ramos waits for a checkup at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2017. Routine checkups for MWDs ensure they are medically fit to fight. During a checkup, MWDs receive needed vaccinations, look for possible parasites and undergo a general wellness screening. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Stronger together

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, the U.S. Pacific Command senior enlisted leader, coins Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chief Warrant Officer Hirotakn Sasaki, command chief of the Northern Aircraft Control and Warning Wing, during a two-day visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 20, 2017. Spadaro’s visit served as an opportunity to meet with JASDF 3rd Air Wing leadership and engage with the Koku-Jiei-Tai junior enlisted, reaffirming the alliance between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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A pilots gear

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rosendo Garcia, right, a 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, shows U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, the U.S. Pacific Command senior enlisted leader, left, a cold weather uniform used by pilots during their winter training as part of his two-day visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 21, 2017. Spadaro visited various units across Misawa, including the 35th Security Forces Squadron, 35th Maintenance Group, and the 35th Medical Group, seeing Misawa’s mission capabilities firsthand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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JASDF briefs Sgt. Maj.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, the U.S. Pacific Command senior enlisted leader, talks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force troops during a two-day visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 20, 2017. Spadaro’s visit served as an opportunity to meet with JASDF 3rd Air Wing leadership and engage with the Koku-Jiei-Tai junior enlisted, reaffirming the alliance between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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