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Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) member grabs M320 grenade launcher ammunition for his team during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The training on the M320A1 grenade launcher focused on enhancing accuracy and distance control, crucial for maintaining mission readiness and meeting operational standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) member reloads the M320A1 grenade launcher for his wingman during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The heavy weapons qualification enhances our Airmen’s capabilities of base defense, rapid responses, wartime operations, and deterrence against adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal member fires the M320A1 grenade launcher during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The grenade launcher qualification utilizes 35 rounds of 40mm and ensures members are capable of firing stand-alone, mounted on the M4 rifle and the kneeling position.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Heavy Weapons Qualification

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Woods, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) combat arms instructor, explains how to reload the M249 light machine gun to Airmen assigned to the 35th SFS during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. Combat arms instructors conduct heavy weapons qualifications every quarter to ensure members are proficient at firing from mounted vehicles or bipods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron airman fires an M249 light machine gun during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The heavy weapons qualification enhances our Airmen’s capabilities of base defense, rapid responses, wartime operations, and deterrence against adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Heavy Weapons Qualification

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Miko Baluyot, 35th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, prepares to reload the M249 light machine gun during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. Airmen shot approximately 600 rounds to complete the qualification and enhanced weapon accuracy and performance crucial for operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Heavy Weapons Qualification

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo after heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. Combat arms instructors conduct heavy weapons qualification every quarter to ensure that members are capable of firing from a mounted vehicle or bipod to increase the adaptability and mission readiness.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina

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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, stand together after completing detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. MWDs will ultimately retire out of the Air Force; and the last MWD Handler will receive first choice at adopting the partner they've worked so closely with throughout their career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, play together after completing detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The MWD teams at Misawa conduct daily training to keep them proficient, certified and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, search between various vehicles during detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The dogs train on detecting explosives and narcotics, as well as controlled aggression tactics, when detaining suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, follows behind his partner, Assan, a MWD, assigned to the 35th SFS, as he searches between two vehicles during detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The MWDs selection process begins when the dogs receive their initial training at Lackland Air Base in San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, search to find an odor during detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The MWD and handler conduct daily training overseen by the trainer to ensure they are both proficient and maintain the required standard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Airmen, 35th Security Forces Squadron, demonstrate search techniques to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 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 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

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman aims his training weapon down range during a react to contact drill during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, 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 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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