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Meeting of the minds

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with Kazumasa Taneichi, right, the Misawa City Mayor, during a meeting at the Misawa City 60th anniversary celebration ceremony held at the Misawa International Center in Misawa City, Japan, Sept. 1, 2018. Taneichi expressed gratitude to all parties that support and promote Misawa City’s growth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Co-existence, co-prosperity

Players, coaches and staff with both the Misawa Jets, left, and Aomori Wat’s, right, pose for a photo following their exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. The game showcased American esprit de corps and sportsmanship while emphasizing Misawa City’s long-standing motto with the base, “co-existence and co-prosperity.” The game’s final score resulted in a Wat’s win, 104-75. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Thank you sir!

U.S. Air Force Airman Deshaan Campbell, a Misawa Jets member and 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation apprentice, shakes hands with Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi following the Aomori Wat’s and Misawa Jets exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. Although the final score resulted in a Wat’s win, 104-75, the Jets’ coach said his team knew the game was more about building relations with the Japanese community and embracing the city’s, “co-existence and co-prosperity” approach to Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Layup, here I come!

Dre Forbes, a Misawa Jets and Team Misawa member, dribbles the ball down the court during the Aomori Wat’s and Misawa Jets exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. Although the final score resulted in a Wat’s win, 104-75, the Jets’ coach said his team knew the game was more about building relations with the Japanese community and he thinks they achieved that feat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Rallying the team

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcus Hollins, the Misawa Jets head coach and 35th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy support NCO in charge, rallies his team midway through the fourth period of their exhibition game with the Aomori Wat’s at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. Although the final score resulted in a Wat’s win, 104-75, Hollins said his team knew the game was more about building relations with the Japanese community. He added, he’s proud of his guys, saying they really gave it their all and showed their Japanese neighbors real grit, patience and character. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Humble leadership

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Demarco Poole, a Misawa Jets member and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems craftsman, laughs with his teammates as the game ends during their exhibition match with the Aomori Wat’s at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. The Wat’s proved more difficult a competitor but the Jets kept up the pace into halftime with the Wat’s leading 46-35. By the game’s final buzzer, the Wat’s increased their lead closing the game, 104-75. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Jump ball

Myles Erkins, a Misawa Jets and 35th Force Support Squadron member, nabs the opening ball at the start of the Aomori Wat’s versus Misawa Jets exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. Through four sweaty periods of play, Misawa’s team of 11 from various backgrounds and career fields came together showcasing American esprit de corps and sportsmanship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Midair pass

Myles Erkins, a Misawa Jets and 35th Force Support Squadron member, jumps in front of an Aomori Wat’s player preventing a layup during the two team’s exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. The game continues the city’s 60th Anniversary celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Fireman on the layup

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sterling Tate, a Misawa Jets player and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, rumbles forward during a layup attempt as part of the Aomori Wat’s and Misawa Jets exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. Through four sweaty periods of play, Misawa’s team of 11 from various backgrounds and career fields came together showcasing American esprit de corps and sportsmanship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Sweepers ready

Sweepers sit ready to wipe the floor clean during the Aomori Wat’s and Misawa Jets exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. The sweepers ran out at every timeout, foul, referee break and period intermission keeping the floor clean of sweat, tears and sometimes blood. The game’s organizers sought to improve U.S.-Japan relations while fostering positive community engagement with Misawa Air Base’s host nation neighbors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Pregame strategies

Myles Erkins, a Misawa Jets and 35th Force Support Squadron member, watches and listens while his coach and teammates discuss their pregame strategies for coming out on top of the Aomori Wat’s before the exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. The Wat’s proved more difficult a competitor but the Jets kept up the pace into halftime with the Wat’s leading 46-35. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Leading by example

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcus Hollins, the Misawa Jets head coach and 35th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy support NCO in charge, discusses pregame strategies with his teammates before their exhibition game with the Aomori Wat’s at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. Although the final score resulted in a Wat’s win, 104-75, Hollins said his team knew the game was more about building relations with the Japanese community and he thinks they achieved that feat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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JASDF Partners

Margot Carrington, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy Tokyo, and Misawa City, 35th Fighter Wing and Japan Air-Self Defense Force leadership gather for a photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II during American Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2018. This was Carrington’s first visit to Misawa, and while here, she visited various American Day booths, viewed demonstrations and took part in tours of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Mitsubishi F-2 and F-35A Lightning II. Providing American civilian leadership in Japan the opportunity to see the unique capabilities of the 35th Fighter Wing and our host nation partners strengthens the overall support provided to the Indo-Pacific region. (Courtesy Photo)
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Handshake

Nobuhiro Izumida, left, the Misawa City Police Station Chief shake hands with U.S. Air Force Maj. Patrick C. Gordon, right, the 35th Security Forces Squadron commander, after installing the first bi-lingual stop sign at an intersection in Misawa City, Japan, Feb. 15, 2018. While practically was the main objective in installing a bi-lingual stop sign, it can also be described as a great gesture of acceptance by the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Battling It Out

Misawa City kids swipe away the puck during the 6th Misawa Ice Hockey Exhibition at the Misawa International Center Ice Hockey Arena in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 27, 2018. Japanese and American kids battled it out on the rink by age group, playing in several matches against their international counterparts throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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Stretch It Out

Misawa City and Misawa Air Base kids stretch before competing in the 6th Misawa Ice Hockey Exhibition at the Misawa International Center Ice Hockey Arena in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 27, 2018. The annual event matched Japanese and American kids of similar ages together in competition, one of the many ways the city and the base connect during the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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Readying for Battle

One of the Misawa City teams dons their helmets before competition at the 6th Misawa Ice Hockey Exhibition at the Misawa International Center Ice Hockey Arena in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 27, 2018. As a symbol of the city’s wishes for a prosperous New Year, the participants used equipment shaped like Misawa’s local produce. The garlic clove-shaped helmets, yam-like hockey sticks and clam-my pucks showcased the local economy and reinforced the community’s commitment to “co-prosperity and co-existence” among both Japanese and Americans. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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Protect the knees

The Misawa Air Base “Ice Breakers” team puts on their protective gear before competition at the 6th Misawa Ice Hockey Exhibition at the Misawa International Center Ice Hockey Arena, in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 27, 2018. Japanese and American kids battled it out on the rink by age group, playing in several matches against their international counterparts throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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Shake on it

Misawa City and Misawa Air Base kids shake hands before competing in the 6th Misawa Ice Hockey Exhibition at the Misawa International Center Ice Hockey Arena in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 27, 2018. The annual event matched Japanese and American kids of similar ages together in competition, one of the many ways the city and the base connect during the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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Line Em Up

Misawa City and Misawa Air Base leadership gather with the competing teams before the 6th Misawa Ice Hockey Exhibition at the Misawa International Center Ice Hockey Arena in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 27, 2018. Mr. Fukusawa, Tohoku Defense Bureau Chief, Misawa City Mayor Taneichi, and U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, offered opening remarks for the event, expressing hopes of another year of strong friendship between the city and the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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