Clear Filters | 561 - 580 of 2572 results

Civil Air Patrol Visits PACAF F-16 Demo Team

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadets from the Misawa Cadet Squadron touch and inspect an U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during the “Pet the Jet” portion of the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team Practice Flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2021. The Cadet Program provides youth a curriculum that focuses on leadership, aerospace, fitness and character. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
Details Download

Air Force Firefighter of the Year 2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, backs a firetruck into a garage at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2021. Collier recently won the Air Force Military Firefighter of the Year award and believes her accomplishments are a reflection of everybody else within her department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
Details Download

Air Force Firefighter of the Year 2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, climbs a fire truck ladder at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2021. Collier recently won the Air Force Military Firefighter of the Year award, and credits teamwork as the reason for her success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
Details Download

Air Force Firefighter of the Year 2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, raises a fire truck ladder at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2021. Collier won the Air Force Military Firefighter of the Year award. This annual award recognizes a military firefighter for superior job performance and outstanding contributions to a Department of Defense and fire and emergency services organization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
Details Download

Air Force Firefighter of the Year 2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, puts on her helmet at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2021. Collier recently won the Air Force Military Firefighter of the Year award. She also streamlined the certification process for new firefighters at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
Details Download

Air Force Firefighter of the Year 2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, stands in front of a fire truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2021. Collier recently won the Air Force Military Firefighter of the Year award and is now representing the Air Force at the Department of Defense level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
Details Download

13th FS pilot fortifies bilateral relations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, holds up the 13th FS call sign “Cave Putorium” (CP), while posing for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. The JAAGA awards happen annually, honoring the top Japan Air Self-Defense Forces (JASDF) and U.S. Air Force (USAF) member who best contributes to building U.S.-Japan partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
Details Download

13th FS pilot fortifies bilateral relations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, left, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, receives the Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA) award from Col. Jesse J. Friedel, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. The JAAGA recognized Rhoton for his dedicated time to building a strong bond and partnership with the Japanese members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
Details Download

13th FS pilot fortifies bilateral relations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, holds up the 13th FS call sign “Cave Putorium” (CP) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. Rhoton attended the mission planning cells on the six-jet Agile Combat Employment-style deployment to Chitose during 5th Air Force’s Exercise PACIFIC RONIN, ensuring all parties understood both USAF and JASDF tactics in order to integrate seamlessly into a unified fighting force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
Details Download

13th FS pilot fortifies bilateral relations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, left, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, listens to Col. Jesse J. Friedel, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander speak at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. Rhoton was hand-selected to accompany the 13th FS on the recent six-jet Agile Combat Employment-style deployment to Chitose during 5th Air Force’s Exercise PACIFIC RONIN and was named an Exercise “Superior Performer” by the 5th AF exercise team.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
Details Download

13th FS pilot fortifies bilateral relations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, checks his equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. Misawa AB personnel have the unique opportunity of interacting face-to-face with their local Japanese counterparts. Rhoton demonstrated his integration with the Japan Air Self-Defense Forces (JASDF) in both his social and professional interaction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
Details Download

Japan Minister of Defense Visits Misawa Air Base

Capt. Austin Bangerter, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, briefs Japan Minister of Defense, Nobuo Kishi, about the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the 35th FW’s mission to defend Japan, during a visit at Misawa Air Base on April 3, 2021. During the visit senior leaders emphasized the importance of U.S. and Japanese bilateral interoperability through realistic, high quality training and operations. They also discussed the strategic importance of Misawa Air Base as the premier location for aircraft to conduct training in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air force photo by Maj. Cody Chiles)
Details Download

Japan Minister of Defense Visits Misawa Air Base

Capt. Austin Bangerter, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, briefs Japan Minister of Defense, Nobuo Kishi, about the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the 35th FW’s mission to defend Japan, during a visit at Misawa Air Base on April 3, 2021. During the visit senior leaders emphasized the importance of U.S. and Japanese bilateral interoperability through realistic, high quality training and operations. They also discussed the strategic importance of Misawa Air Base as the premier location for aircraft to conduct training in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air force photo by Maj. Cody Chiles)
Details Download

Japan Minister of Defense Visits Misawa Air Base

Capt. Austin Bangerter, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, briefs Japan Minister of Defense, Nobuo Kishi, about the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the 35th FW’s mission to defend Japan, during a visit at Misawa Air Base on April 3, 2021. During the visit senior leaders emphasized the importance of U.S. and Japanese bilateral interoperability through realistic, high quality training and operations. They also discussed the strategic importance of Misawa Air Base as the premier location for aircraft to conduct training in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air force photo by Maj. Cody Chiles)
Details Download

Japan Minister of Defense Visits Misawa Air Base

Japan Minister of Defense, Nobuo Kishi, receives the 35th Fighter Wing mission briefing from by Col. Jesse Friedel, 35th FW commander, during a visit at Misawa Air Base on April 3, 2021. During the visit, Minister of Defense Kishi received briefings about the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the 35th FW’s mission to defend Japan with advanced Suppression of Enemy Air Defense and Destruction of Enemy Air Defense capabilities. SEAD and DEAD capabilities are critical to maintaining credible deterrence and defense in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air force photo by Maj. Cody Chiles)
Details Download

Japan Minister of Defense Visits Misawa Air Base

Japan Minister of Defense, Nobuo Kishi, is greeted by Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and saluted by Col. Jesse Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, during a visit at Misawa Air Base on April 3, 2021. During the visit, Minister of Defense Kishi received briefings about the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the 35th FW’s mission to defend Japan with advanced Suppression of Enemy Air Defense and Destruction of Enemy Air Defense capabilities. SEAD and DEAD capabilities are critical to maintaining credible deterrence and defense in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air force photo by Maj. Cody Chiles)
Details Download

35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dennis Cooper, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and grounds journeyman, marshals a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s (MCA) skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2020. MCA events are a unique opportunity for Airmen to train outside their primary career field and as part of a cross-functional team supporting aircraft recovery, refueling, reloading, and launching operations. By training airmen in these skills, the Air Force can send jets to more locations without having to send additional airmen to generate, sustain, and recover aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
Details Download

Misawa MCA accelerating change to outpace competitors

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to launch a F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the 13th Fighter Squadron during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2020. Six 13th FS F-16s and a crew of 45 Airmen from, various squadrons, simulated a mock deployment to an “austere” environment on the south ramp of the flightline. Through ACE, the 35th FW maintains that competitive edge over adversaries; and executes their mission – to protect U.S. interests in the Pacific and defend Japan; and deter adversaries through presence, readiness, and ability to project agile combat air power. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
Details Download

Misawa MCA accelerating change to outpace competitors

A U.S. Air Force 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief waits to launch a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s (MCA) skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 16, 2020. Six 13th FS F-16s and a crew of 45 Airmen from, various squadrons, simulated a mock deployment to an “austere” environment on the south ramp of the flightline. MCA events are a unique opportunity for Airmen to train outside their primary career field and as part of a cross-functional team supporting aircraft recovery, refueling, reloading, and launching operations. By training airmen in these skills, the Air Force can send jets to more locations without having to send additional airmen to generate, sustain, and recover aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
Details Download

Misawa MCA accelerating change to outpace competitors

U.S. Air Force 35 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew cheifs prepare to launch 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 16, 2020. Six 13th FS F-16s and a crew of 45 Airmen from, various squadrons, simulated a mock deployment to an “austere” environment on the south ramp of the flightline, opposite to where operations typically occur. The ACE concept was originally validated by Pacific Air Forces under the command of Gen. Brown in 2017, and it directly supports U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s priorities for the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
Details Download