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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Security Forces Squadron conduct a gate runner bomb threat and ground attack table top scenario during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers, from 9th Division, 5th Infantry Regiment, Aomori, as part of Keen Sword 21 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard & Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shannon Hutto, 35th Security Forces Squadron integrated defense section chief, briefs 9th Division, Aomori, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force leadership on bilateral contingency operations during a three-day bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect training allows U.S. and Japan forces to exercise plans for contingency operations. Lessons learned from each encounter are used to solidify and improve operational effectiveness. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Japan Ground Self-Defense soldiers, from the 9th Division, 5th Infantry Regiment, Aomori, conduct a practice search during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shannon Hutto, 35th Security Forces Squadron integrated defense section chief, briefs Japan Ground Self-Defense Force leadership about bilateral contingency operations during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Spencer Villanueva, a 35th Security Forces Squadron training evaluator, directs Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers, from the 9th Division, 5th Infantry Regiment, Aomori, during a bilateral guard and protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect training allows U.S. and Japan forces to exercise plans for contingency operations. Lessons learned from each encounter are used to solidify and improve operational effectiveness. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tommy Jones, a 35th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, aims his training weapon down range during a weapon retention demonstration for a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The 35th Security Forces Squadron, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct a bilateral guard and protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect training allows U.S. and Japan forces to exercise plans for contingency operations. Lessons learned from each encounter are used to solidify and improve operational effectiveness. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
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Taxiing Out

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participate in an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base's collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa Air Base's first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk.
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U.S. Air Force Col Kristopher Struve, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Koku-Jieitai Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing commander, shake hands in front of aircraft participating in an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participated in the Elephant Walk, which showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This is Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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U.S. Air Force Col Kristopher Struve, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Koku-Jieitai Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing commander, watch as aircraft taxi into position for an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participated in the Elephant Walk, which showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This is Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, and six F-16 Fighting Falcons from Misawa Air Base, Japan, conduct bilateral joint training with four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2's off the coast of Northern Japan, Feb. 4, 2020. U.S. Strategic Command’s bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, and six F-16 Fighting Falcons from Misawa Air Base, Japan, conduct bilateral joint training with four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2's off the coast of Northern Japan, Feb. 4, 2020. U.S. Strategic Command’s bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D. and six F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan conducted bilateral joint training with four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 off the coast of Northern Japan. U.S. Strategic Command’s bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, N.D. and six F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan conducted bilateral joint training with four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 off the coast of Northern Japan Feb. 4, 2020. U.S. Strategic Command’s bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Happiness in Komatsu

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Peter Nguyen, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, smiles while marshalling an F-16 during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2019. Capt. Phillip McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot and Komatsu ATR detachment commander, described the ATR participants as hard-working, consistent and dedicated to the mission of executing bilateral training sorties regardless of unexpected changes, such as inclement weather experienced during the week-long exercise. The 13th AMU and its Airmen are assigned to Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Beautiful day to fly

Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flightline during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2019. The ATR promoted cross training with host nation counterparts to minimize the gap of F-16 knowledge with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen, while maximizing tactical strength, friendship and alliance. The F-16s are assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Komatsu FOD walk

Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform a foreign object and debris inspection on the flightline during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2019. Approximately 15 35th Fighter Wing Airmen traveled up and down the Komatsu runway to locate and remove any debris items, such as bolts, screws, rocks or plastic, to ensure the safety of the aircraft participating in the bilateral training exercise. The 35th Fighter Wing is assigned to Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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All smiles in Komatsu

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Devlin Hamsher, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, holds angle of attack sensor covers during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. Airmen relocated from Misawa AB to Komatsu AB, enhancing their communication skills, training abilities and bilateral relations with host nation members. Hamsher and the 13th AMU are assigned to Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Marshalling the jet

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Simmons, a 35th Maintenance Squadron lead inspector section team member, marshalls an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. Misawa Airmen paired with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members during the launch and recovery of jets to increase their knowledge of receiving and sending off F-16s properly and efficiently during the bilateral training. Simmons and the 35th MXS are assigned to Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Helicopter hoover

An HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter flies over an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2019. F-16 pilots trained with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members in visual range air-to-air combat, increasing the strength and cohesion among the two forces. The F-16s are assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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