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Perfecting Misawa’s runway

Japanese contractors conduct routine maintenance on the airfield at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2017. The runway become fully operational June 26, more than a week ahead of schedule. The construction repaired degrading asphalt, spanning 1,463 meters, solidifying the 35th Fighter Wing to continue projecting power within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and supporting its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Civil engineer leadership meets with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Grainger, left, 18th Civil Engineer Group commander at Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Col. Douglas Gilpin, left center, Fifth Air Force logistics, engineering and force protection director at Yokota Air Base, Japan, meets with Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer leadership, right, during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. Grainger and Gilpin joined JASDF leadership to share each other’s expertise and experiences with both the JASDF and U.S. Air Force junior Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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JASDF rapid runway repair exhibition

Japan Air Self-Defense Force, civil engineer Airmen conduct a rapid runway repair exhibition during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. This is phase two of a RRR, which covers the gravel, or potential aircraft hazards, with AM-2 matting. The exchange focused on base recovery, which ensures infrastructure and airfields remain operational if a natural disaster or an attack occurs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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JASDF conducts rapid runway repair

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airman signals a construction truck during a rapid runway repair exhibition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. In addition to the RRR exhibition, CE Airmen from both countries learned about each other’s mission sets and watched live-fire and emergency management demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Watching a rapid runway repair

Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron observe a Japan Air Self-Defense Force rapid runway repair exhibition during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. This is phase one of a RRR, which fills in a crater or hole with gravel. The exchange focused on base recovery, which ensures infrastructure and airfields remain operational if a natural disaster or an attack occurs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Live-fire demonstration

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airman watches a live-fire demonstration during a bilateral exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. Building friendships and enhancing mutual understanding were also a contributing factor in this Pacific unity event. After long days of training, U.S. and Japan CE Airmen removed their uniforms and hosted informal dinners to promote international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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35th CES firefighter conduct live-fire demonstration

Firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron conducts a live-fire demonstration during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. In addition to the live-fire demonstrations, CE Airmen from both countries learned about each other’s mission sets and watched rapid runway repair and emergency management exhibitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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JASDF tries on M50 gas mask

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airman tries on a M50 gas mask during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2017. Building friendships and enhancing mutual understanding were also a contributing factor in this Pacific unity event. After long days of training, U.S. and Japan CE Airmen removed their uniforms and hosted informal dinners to promote international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Bilateral exchange with civil engineers

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ross King, right, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron project management officer in charge, speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Ken’ichiro Oda, left, 3rd Air Wing civil engineer OIC, during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2017. Having bilateral exchanges provides opportunities for Airmen to develop work and personal relationship with the host nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Construction vehicles display

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Ray, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron grounds and pavement section chief, briefs a group of Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airmen during a bilateral exchange program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2017. This was the first time 35th CES specifically worked with JASDF, or Koku Jieitai, engineers. Additionally, civil engineer leadership from Pacific Air Forces’ and other bases in Japan joined the activities to observe and input their expertise on certain matters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Pride

The 35th Fighter Wing flagship sits in a flow-through at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 15, 2017. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jaimie Smith, a 14th Fighter Squadron crew chief, was personally selected to be the assistant dedicated crew chief based on her excellent work performance. While TDY with her unit, she had the chance to fly in an F-16 Fighting Falcon and experience what it's like for pilots to complete the mission on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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Throwin' up wood

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jaimie Smith, a 14th Fighter Squadron crew chief, shows 14th FS pride by throwing up the “wood” hand sign in front of the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 15, 2017. She is the assistant dedicated crew chief of the 35th Fighter Wing flagship. While at Misawa, she hopes to become a dedicated crew chief of an F-16 after sewing on Senior Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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Patiently standing by

An Airman assigned to the 18th Medical Group from Kadena Air Base, Japan, assists with an aeromedical evacuation in Aomori, Japan, June 15, 2017. Since the Misawa Air Base runway remains closed for construction, the 35th Medical Group relied on solidified friendships among the Japanese community to help coordinate the evacuation at the Aomori Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Sister meets NICU brother for the first time

Katherine and Emmeline McKeown, spouse and daughter of U.S. Air Force Capt. Connor McKeown, waves to Oliver McKeown through the Aomori Hospital window prior to the aeromedical evacuation in Aomori, Japan, June 16, 2017. For Emmeline, this was the first time seeing her brother. Once the neonatal intensive care unit team from the U.S. Navy hospital, Okinawa, Japan, prepared Oliver for the flight, they transferred him to the Aomori Airport for departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Precious cargo

U.S. Air Force Maj. Margaret Dodd, a 18th Medical Operations Squadron neonatal intensive care unit nurse from Kadena Air Base, Japan, assists in lifting Oliver McKeown, son of Capt. Connor McKeown, during an aeromedical evacuation in Aomori, Japan, June 15, 2017. The coordination process also had to filter through the Aomori Airport Management Office, Theater Patient Movement Requirements Center, which builds the evacuation mission, source the aircraft and assign the aircrew and medical team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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The runway of Aomori Airport

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the Aomori Airport runway during an aeromedical evacuation in Aomori, Japan, June 15, 2017. Once the C-17 landed, a neonatal intensive care unit team from the U.S. Navy hospital, Okinawa, Japan, joined 35th Medical Group personnel to prepare the newborn for the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Waiting for evacuation

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brek Halgren, the 35th Medical Support Squadron aeromedical evacuation NCO in charge, waits for the arrival of a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 517th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, for an evacuation in Aomori, Japan, June 15, 2017. Since the Misawa Air Base runway remains closed for construction, the 35th Medical Group relied on solidified friendships among the Japanese to help coordinate the evacuation at the Aomori Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Weasel in a wolves' den

A 13th Fighter Squadron pilot waits on his wingman before taxiing for takeoff at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 13, 2017. While in Korea, pilots practiced basic fighter maneuvering in air-to-air combat. This mission-set is different from the suppression of enemy air defenses exercises performed while in Alaska because an aircraft is the target rather than a grounded target. The ability to move forces and operate from locations across the Indo-Asia-Pacific theater is a key strength for Team Misawa and Pacific Air Forces as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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CMSAF inclusive interview

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers, 35th Fighter Wing broadcast journalist, conducts an interview with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright during his Pacific Air Forces’ immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2017. Wright explained how the 35th Fighter Wing Airmen are the definition of resilient warfighter’s, ready to “fight tonight” during an all-call hosted toward the conclusion of his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Selfies with the CMSAF

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright takes a selfie with Staff Sgt. Bennita Edwards, 35th Fighter Wing protocol NCO in charge, during his Pacific Air Forces’ immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2017. Wright toured various work centers, focusing his visit on innovative Airmen who contribute to the overall growth of the Air Force. He also sat with Airmen and NCO’s to learn more about their concerns about the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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