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Laughter is the best kind of medicine

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, sits on a log at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. Clay hails from Tupelo, Mississippi; his favorite hobbies include singing, writing and exploring Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Peace within solitude

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, poses for a photo at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. One of the significant landmarks of Sabishiro Beach is Miss Veedol, a 1931 Bellanca J-300 aircraft. Miss Veedol departed from Misawa’s Sabishiro Beach and landed in Wenatchee City, Wash., making it the first nonstop, trans-Pacific flight. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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The world looks better from up here

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, hangs his head outside of a tower at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. Sabishiro Beach has commonly been associated with the 1931 Bellanca Skyrocket J-300, affectionately known as “Miss Veedol”, the link between Misawa City and Wenatchee Valley, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Relaxing by the beach

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, looks out across the ocean at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. The drive from Misawa Air Base to Sabishiro Beach is approximately 15 minutes, and features a lookout tower and a 1931 Bellanca Skyrocket J-300, affectionately known as “Miss Veedol”. Tap in these coordinates in your favorite maps app to find it for yourself: Hamadori 大字三沢字 Misawa, Aomori 033-0022 (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Be a buddy to heal wounded

Airmen with the 35th Medical Group teach self-aid buddy care to 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Nearly 75 LRS Airmen learned the tools and techniques needed to save lives in case of a real-real-world scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Hide between the walls

U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher Fuller, a 35th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, hides behind a shipping container during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Fuller taught the 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron how to move, shoot and communicate and how to apply their newly-learned skills to realistic training scenarios, such as clearing buildings and shooting techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Prone to shooting reflections

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan White, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, lies in the “prone” position during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. White taught 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron how to move, shoot and communicate and helped them apply their newly-learned skills to realistic training scenarios, such as clearing buildings and shooting techniques during ACE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Marching in the middle of the rain

Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron ruck in the rain during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. The members performed a loose formation ruck to “Camp Defender,” where they learned how to move, shoot and communicate during realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Formed up to reform skills

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shawntia Green, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planner, holds her unit’s squadron flag in formation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Green, along with roughly 75 members throughout LRS joined forces to participate in an agile combat employment exercise. They linked up with the 35th Medical Group and the 35th Security Forces Squadron who created realistic scenarios for personnel, enhancing their self-aid buddy care skills and introducing proper building clearance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Forest greenery and gear

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victoria Johnson, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron property counselor, listens to instructions during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Airmen from the 35th LRS participated in multiple exercises throughout the day, fortifying their self-aid buddy care skills and learning proper building clearance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Learning to rock the ruck

Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron practice formation drills during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. The members practiced shooting techniques at “Camp Defender,” where they learned how to move, shoot and communicate during realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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The landing

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, taxis in an F-16 Fighting Falcon, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. BOB, or tail number 808, a Block-50 F-16 Fighting Falcon, reached 10,000 flight hours during this sortie thanks to the thousands of maintainers who have turned a wrench on the fighter aircraft since rolling off the assembly line in 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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Hitting Milestones

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, holds up the 14th Fighter Squadron call sign, “wood,” before a takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. This aircraft is the first Block-50 F-16 Fighting Falcon in the entire U.S. Air Force inventory to hit the 10,000-flight hour milestone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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Prepare for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Airman Angel Guel, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, conducts a pre-flight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. Misawa’s crew chiefs are responsible for ensuring every F-16 meets standards through inspections and maintenance measures. Pre-flight inspections ensure the safety of an aircraft before leaving the flightline and the pilot once they are in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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All smiles from here

U.S. Air Force Airman Angel Guel, right, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, helps secure Col. Kristopher Struve, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, into the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. As a crew chief, his duties are extensive and include pre-and post-flight inspections, intake examinations and all-around maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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“Old jets, young Airmen”

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gage Putman, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, holds up the 14th Fighter Squadron call sign, “wood,” while posing for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. If the jet were a patient in a hospital, the crew chief would be his primary doctor. Crew chiefs have many duties including day-to-day maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, replacing components, detailed inspection, record keeping and administration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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Around the bend

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th Security Forces Squadron Echo Flight chief, rides a superbike at Aomori Speed Park in Aomori City, Japan, May 28, 2019. Yurco has more than 20 years of experience riding motorcycles and uses the hobby as a way to relax and recharge from the grind of daily work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Red needed to get some fresh air

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th Security Forces Squadron Echo Flight chief, checks the tire pressure on his sports bike at Aomori Speed Park in Aomori City, Japan, May 28, 2019. The track allowed members to test their time limits and practice lapping with faster times, giving personnel a thrill and providing ways to build their resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Let the sparks fly

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th Security Forces Squadron Echo Flight chief, causes sparks to fly while closely turning a corner at Aomori Speed Park in Aomori City, Japan, May 28, 2019. Yurco attached magnesium knee sliders specifically made for super sports to create the effect. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Smiling with friends at racetrack

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th Security Forces Squadron Echo Flight chief, laughs with a fellow rider at Aomori Speed Park in Aomori City, Japan, May 28, 2019. Yurco teaches a motorcycle fundamentals course at Misawa Air Base where riders learn how to safely and properly ride their sports bikes through Aomori Prefecture’s terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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