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Rope them in

A boat rope rests on a Misawa City fishing port before being packed away, near Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 31, 2018. The 35th Fighter Wing and the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, coordinated with the city to conduct a combat search and rescue exercise at Draughon Range. This training was part of the larger Keen Sword 19 exercise, which originated in 1986 and has acted as a routine, recurring event for both U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Rise and shine

U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists with the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare for a combat search and rescue training mission, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2018. Executing a CSAR training mission was one part of the Keen Sword 19 exercise, which had approximately 10,000 participants. The biennial exercise is the latest in a series of joint, bilateral field training exercises since 1986 designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of U.S. forces and the Japan Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Colbert)
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Dishing it out

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Tatum, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, grabs rice during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 18, 2018. During the event, U.S. Air Force service members stayed with their Japan Air Self-Defense Force counterparts, learning to better integrate with each other and reinforce U.S. and Japanese relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Goodbye sunshine

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Layne, the 35th Fighter Wing bilateral exchange program lead coordinator, waves goodbye to Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, during their visit to Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 18, 2018. The 35th FW works together with several Japan Self-Defense Force bases to provide cultural and bilateral exchanges throughout the year, cultivating enhanced teamwork between the U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Yamada Town

Yamada Town, Japan, sits in a valley of various Japanese mountains, Oct. 18, 2018. The town hosts Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Yamada Sub Base. The installation’s mission contributes to maintaining balance in the Indo-Pacific region through detecting and notifying ally forces who respond to unknown and enemy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Gift exchange

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Kimamura, left, a 37th Surveillance Squadron weapons director, gives U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, right, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, a gift during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 18, 2018. Alsvig attended the first two days of the exchange to learn about the 37th Surveillance Squadron’s mission and how they work alongside their allies to maintain peace and balance in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Fun nights in Yamada

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members with the 37th Surveillance Squadron and a U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Tatum, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions systems technician, pause for a photo during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17, 2018. During the exchange, personnel worked together and fellowshipped with one another to deepen bonds and enhance mission execution through getting to know each other both inside and outside of a work environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Language book learning

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Airman Shimizu, left, a 37th Surveillance Squadron radar maintenance technician, looks at a Japanese phrase book with U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Tatum’s, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17, 2018. U.S. Air Force members from various career fields stayed with their JASDF counterparts to better integrate with each other. Participants obtained a deeper understanding of cultural differences and learned to perform tasks together, ensuring fluid mission execution in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Photojournalist

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, speaks with a Japan Air Self-Defense Force 37th Surveillance Squadron member during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17, 2018. Alsvig fellowshipped with the 37th SS’s leadership and familiarized himself with their mission, strengthening U.S. and Japanese bonds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Stirring, stirring

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Tomoyo Kato, a 27th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron nutritionist, stirs food in a large kettle during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2018. The exchange group split into pairs to learn the similarities and differences between each other’s occupations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Corny and happy

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ty’Lacia Berard, a 35th Force Support Squadron food specialist, helps Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Tomoyo Kato, a 27th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron nutritionist, create a corn starch mix during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2018. Kato learned how to make larger portions of meals for thousands of Airmen, whereas she normally only makes meals for approximately 300 personnel at her unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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All but one

Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force personnel follow a technical order for cable alignment during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2018. The 35th Fighter Wing hosts these events in order to facilitate growth among the U.S. and its allies, while bonding together in a professional environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Where it all aligns

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Yuki Satake, a 4th Air Defense Missile Group measure equipment maintenance technician, prepares to align cables for an avionics systems test during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2018. The 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics intermediate systems shop, who support aircraft by screening, testing and repairing avionics components, was one of many units to participate in the BEP. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Group photo for the win

Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force personnel stand united for a group photo during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2018. The group split into pairs to learn the differences and similarities of each other’s careers over the course of 10 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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The first engagement

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff. Sgt. Kanazu Kumano, an Air Support Command Fuchu Sub Base dining facility menu creator, listens to introductions during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2018. During the BEP, JASDF members from various bases partnered with Misawa AB Airmen to work together and further enhance each other’s mission tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Family Focus

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Hammans, a 35th Fighter Wing chaplain, and his children, look at a water stream during a 35th Fighter Wing chapel resiliency trip, at Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The chapel took approximately 40 active-duty personnel and their dependents to Geibikei Gorge and Chuson-Ji Temple, Hiraizumi, Japan, in order to strengthen their spiritual and social aspects of the Comprehensive Airmen's Fitness pillars. According to Air Force studies, when Airmen are spiritually, physically, mentally and socially resilient, they reach optimal performance in their daily tasks, better executing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Peaceful waters

A Japanese family watches peaceful waters at Geibikei Gorge, Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The 35th Fighter Wing chapel gave U.S. service members and their dependents an opportunity to visit some of Japan's historical and natural areas as a part of a resiliency trip in Iwate Prefecture. Approximately 40 Misawa Air Base members went on the tour and enjoyed various items like traditional Japanese food, rock ormations and historical pieces, dating back to the 1100s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Personal pebbles

Japanese undama, sit in a wooden crate at Geibikei Gorge in Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The 35th Fighter Wing allotted all U.S. service members and their dependents an opportunity to relax and enjoy some of Japan's landscapes. The goal of the trip was to help Airmen feel recharged while thanking them for their dedication to their unit and country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Don't rock the boat

U.S. service members and their dependents depart from a Japanese transportation boat during a 35th Fighter Wing chapel resiliency trip at Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. During the trip, Capt. Joshua Hammans, a 35th Fighter Wing chaplain, spoke words of encouragement to the service members and their families as well as thanked them for their dedication to the 35th Fighter Wing and its mission. The chapel plans to continue these trips over the year to ensure Airmen are recharged and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Boat baby blues

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Ronald Diaz-Cataldo, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron officer in charge of operations, and his daughter Lelanni, view Geibikei Gorge's rock formations during a 35th Fighter Wing chapel resiliency trip at Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The resiliency trips. provided free of charge by the Wing chapel, focuses on making Airmen resilient to better perform their duties. The chapel took approximately 40 Airmen and their families to Geibikei Gorge and Chuson-Ji Temple in Hiraizumi, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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