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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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Go left, now right

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kathrine Ancheta, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. During the program, crew chiefs showed other Airmen what a workday on the flight line consists of. Tasks ranged from prepping for the day's flying followed by ensuring jets are ready for launch and recovering the plane after a sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Now we wait

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Erica Santo Domingo, left, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron installation deployment readiness cell, war reserve material officer, Airman 1st Class Kathrine Ancheta, center, and Airman 1st Class David Chairez, right, both 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs perform an inspection while an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine runs during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. During the program, crew chiefs showed other Airmen what a workday on the flight line consists of. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Walk around inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kathrine Ancheta, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a walk around inspection during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. This check is required before the first flight of the day to ensure all the major areas of the jet functions work. During the program, crew chiefs showed other Airmen what a workday on the flight line consists of. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Everything good?

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kathrine Ancheta, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, talks to a pilot through a muzzle microphone during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. Communication between a crew chief and pilot is vital for ensuring safety. During the program, crew chiefs showed other Airmen what a workday on the flight line consists of. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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This is different

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Erica Santo Domingo, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron installation deployment readiness cell, war reserve material officer, uses headset equipment for the first time during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. Communication between a crew chief and pilot is vital for ensuring safety. During the program, tasks ranged from prepping for the day's flying followed by ensuring jets are ready for launch and recovering the plane after a sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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All laughs

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Erica Santo Domingo, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron installation deployment readiness cell, war reserve material officer, laughs in excitement during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. The participants were chosen based upon their assigned 35th LRS jobs, in relation to flying operations. Tasks ranged from prepping for flights and ensuring jets are ready for launch and recovering the plane after a sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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On my way

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Colin Wagner, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, smiles on the way to the flight line during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. During the program, crew chiefs showed Airmen what a workday on the flight line consists of. Tasks ranged from prepping for flights and ensuring jets are ready for launch and recovering the plane after a sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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New experience

U.S. Air Force Capt. Gabriel Byrd, left, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, briefs 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen, right, who participated in the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. The program allows non-maintenance personnel on the flight line to understand and get first-hand experience on what maintainers encounter during their duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Shine bright like a diamond

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons idle in preparation for a night flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 18, 2017. Part of a pilot’s tactical training is maintaining proficiency in nighttime operations, ensuring pilots aren’t just limited to daytime operations. Pilots are required to be combat-ready for rapid deployment and employment in order to meet the challenges of peacetime air sovereignty and wartime air defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Preparation

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flight line for a pre-flight inspection before a night operations flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 18, 2017. Night operations are performed to ensure skill levels are sharp, familiarity with night flying is maintained and that the pilots are comfortable with flying at night. Night operations are practice for executing in order to always be ready for combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Direct traffic

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Bolles, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 18, 2017. Marshalling is important because pilots have limited vision of the aircraft and ground obstacles from the cockpit. The marshaller guides the pilot to the parking position in a safe manner using visual communication through body signals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Night vision

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Doyle Pompa, the 35th Operations Group deputy commander, ensures the night vision goggles are ready for use at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 17, 2017. The NVG’s are light image devices that give pilots ability to see in the dark including visual lights and infared. Pilots have to ensure familiarity with the equipment is maintained for night operations in order to always be ready for combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Team Misawa personnel beautify Lake Ogawara campsites

Team Misawa personnel hold their trash collection after a cleanup in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. The group of volunteers picked up approximately 100 pounds of trash, collecting everything from small plastic bottles to a large toilet seat. As an effective community outreach event, Misawa Air Base often holds site cleanups to reinforce the strong foundation of trust between the U.S. and its host nation of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Sadie Colbert)
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Team Misawa personnel beautify Lake Ogawara campsites

Team Misawa personnel look for trash in Lake Ogawara’s camping site, at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. The team of four collected approximately 100 pounds of garbage along the lake’s bank. Misawa Air Base regularly holds cleanups within the community and to enhance its connections with its host nation of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Team Misawa personnel beautify Lake Ogawara campsites

A U.S. Air Force Airman holds up a bottle in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. Team Misawa partnered together to clean Lake Ogawara’s camp site and gathered approximately 100 pounds of garbage. Misawa AB regularly holds cleanups in order to establish connections and build bonds with the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Team Misawa personnel beautify Lake Ogawara campsites

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Darla Laubacher, a 35th Maintenance Squadron fuels system technician, picks up a piece of trash at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. Airmen from Misawa Air Base covered more than half a mile in length and tooking time to sort out recyclable materials from combustible trash. Their efforts resulted in a safer camp site for locals to use and strengthened the foundation of Misawa AB’s relationship with its host nation of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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