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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Chojnacki, left, and Tech. Sgt. Laura Valentstein, both 176th Fighter Squadron F-110 jet engine mechanics, based out of Madison, Wisconsin, perform a final engine inspection at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. The 176th FS personnel worked approximately 4,000 hours in order to support their squadron deployed to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, enabling a greater force of deterrence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Technical Order

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Laura Valentstein, a 175th Fighter Squadron F-110 jet engine mechanic, based out of Madison, Wisconsin, reads a technical order at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Valenstein is one of four Airmen from the 176th Fighter Squadron who is here supporting the 176th Fighter Squadron, repairing their F-110 jet engine models using Misawa AB’s centralized repair facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Fidgeting with aircraft engines

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Clements, a 176th Fighter Squadron F-110 jet engine mechanic, based out of Madison, Wisconsin, inserts a pin into an engine transfer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 06, 2017. Under the Pacific Air Forces’ Theater Security Package, the 115th Fighter Wing deployed to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, for three months and four of their Airmen traveled to Misawa AB to utilize the only centralized repair facility in the Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Big jet check

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Chojnacki, left, and Tech. Sgt. Laura Valentstein, both 176th Fighter Ssquadron F-110 jet engine mechanics, based out of Madison, Wisconsin, perform a final engine inspection at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. The guardsmen deployed to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, under the U.S. Air Force’s Theater Security Package, but traveled to Misawa AB to fix engines used by their unit, which is currently deployed to Kunsan AB, as well as engines belonging to Misawa, Osan and Kunsan Air Bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie)
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Blue goop

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Laura Valentstein, a 176th Fighter Squadron F-110 jet engine mechanic, based out of Madison, Wisconsin, dips a cotton swab into blue dye at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. After an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine is certified as fully-functional at Misawa AB’s centralized repair facility, the egine’s primary sections are marked with blue dye during the final inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Shine bright like a diamond

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 35th Fighter Wing prepares for take-off during Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Approximately 300 JGSDF assigned to the 1st Air Defense Artillery Brigade at Okushiri Island, Japan, participated in the exercise with more than 40 pilots and 18 electronic warfare officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Going Growlers Grace the sky

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler with the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, takes off during Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Through joint, bilateral planning and mission execution, approximately 300 JGSDF assigned to the 1st Air Defense Artillery Brigade alongside 40 pilots and 18 electronic warfare officers practiced their suppression of enemy air defense and counter air defense skills among the skies at Okushiri Island, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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It just flew on by

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 35th Fighter Wing takes off during exercise Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. The 14th Fighter Squadron F-16s, U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force banded together to practice an array of offensive firepower during exercise Iron Spear, Oct. 11 through 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Clouds, jets and missions

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 35th Fighter Wing prepares for take-off during Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Pilots from the 14th Fighter Squadron and U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler with the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, flew a total of 66 sorties over three days during exercise Iron Spear, pitting Misawa's Wild Weasels against the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in simulated combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Just breathe

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Forystek, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, attaches his oxygen breathing mask before flight during exercise Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Iron Spear is an annual exercise testing the reliability and viability of the 35th Fighter Wing F-16s and pilots’ tactics against surface-to-air missile threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Singing into a microphone

Matt Scannell, Vertical Horizon lead singer and guitarist, sings during a performance at Sky Plaza in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 8, 2017. The band played as one of the multiple performances during the 29th Annual American Day festival. Events like these are important as they afford Misawa neighbors, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment specifically planned to foster bilateral ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Mr. Saxobeat

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Derrick Newbold, a U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Jazz Ensemble saxophonist, plays a solo during a performance at the Misawa City Civic Center in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 7, 2017. The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific was one of multiple live band performances at the 29th Annual American Day festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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American Pride

A Japanese national child holds an American Flag during the 29th Annual American Day festival held at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 8, 2017. Every year, Misawa Air Base gives the local community an opportunity to experience American culture through food, live music and performances throughout the two-day event. This years event gathered approximately 100,000 guests from all over Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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29th Annual American Day celebration

Thousands of by-standards roam the streets of Misawa City, Japan during the 29th Annual American Day festival held, Oct. 8, 2017. Approximately 100,000 Japanese and American nationals gathered together to celebrate American culture through food, live music and performances throughout the two-day event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Popping the line

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Russell Elliott, left, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron aircraft arresting system journeyman, Airman 1st Class Richard Wright, center, a 35th CES aircraft arresting system apprentice, and Senior Airman Kyle Gergel, right, a 35th CES aircraft arresting systems supervisor, test a barrier kit-12 arresting system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2017. Misawa AB is equipped with four sets of BAK-12 arresting systems, providing emergency capabilities if any problems arise during landing after an in-flight emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Clamping down

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Russell Elliott, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron aircraft arresting system journeyman, links a chain back together with a chain puller at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2017. Airmen with barrier maintenance synced two barrier kit-12 arresting systems, which are ground-based braking systems designed for tail-hook equipped aircraft, such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon, in case of an in-flight emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Working through the night

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Richard Wright, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron aircraft arresting system apprentice, works on a barrier kit-12 arresting system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2017. The BAK-12 arresting systems, provides emergency landing capabilities if any problem arises during an in-flight emergency. The capable system’s 65 million foot pounds stopping capacity can be rewound in three to five minutes allowing up to 20 engagements an hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Beverly Sunrise 17-07 exercise on the move

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Sheneman, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron inbound cargo technician, prepares inbound paperwork during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2017. The 35th LRS traffic management office processed approximately 45,000 pounds of cargo in order to sustain a simulated forward-deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Beverly Sunrise 17-07 exercise on the move

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Greening, a 35th Maintenance Squadron egress systems technician, takes a break on cargo nets after a 12 hour shift during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2017. The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management office works with the 730th Air Mobility Command in order to configure various departing aircraft in order to fit as many assets into one carrier, conserving time and money while shipping military cargo worldwide to fulfill the Air Force’s needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Beverly Sunrise 17-07 exercise on the move

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Sheneman, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron inbound cargo technician, prepares forms for shipment requests during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2017. The 35th LRS traffic management office drove the mission by providing transportation for equipment and gear for forward-deploying members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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