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Roll, roll, roll

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justice Jacoby, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration journeyman, rolls up a firehose during Fire Prevention Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2018. Officials established the week to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, a tragic 1871 urban blaze which killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Let’s do this

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Lefthand, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, shows an attendee how to use a hose during Fire Prevention Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2018. During the event, personnel educate base community members on fire prevention in order to promote a fire-safe lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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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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Air Force and Navy

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Lewis, a 35th Fighter Wing occupational safety technician, hands U.S. Navy Seaman Alston Thornton, a Naval Oceanography Antisubmarine Detachment Misawa aerographer’s mate, a protective hat to wear before he rides a bike while wearing Fatal Vision goggles during the 75th Safety Convention held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2018. These specialized goggles allowed participants to experience how alcohol impairs a person’s balance, vision, reaction time and judgment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Goggles and giggles

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Candice Nelson, a Naval Air Facility Misawa administrator, participates in the 75th Safety Convention at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2018. The participants engaged in hands-on demonstrations which allowed them to experience the cognitive impairments of alcohol while maintaining a sober mind. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Fatal Vision goggles

A variety of Fatal Vision goggles sit on the table during the 75th Safety Convention held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2018. Fatal Vision goggles are a line of training tools that simulate the effects of alcohol and drug intoxication without actually being under the influence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Walk the line

U.S. Navy Lt. Justin Van Es, the Naval Oceanography Antisubmarine Detachment Misawa officer in charge, wears Fatal Vision goggles while attempting to walk a straight line during the 75th Safety Convention held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2018. The facilitated training engaged participants in interactive exercises demonstrating the impairment effects of alcohol misuse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Silhouette

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Cardona, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, puts a pair of Fatal Vision goggles on during the 75th Safety Convention held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2018. The experience helped participants realize how susceptible they are to the potential danger associated with alcohol impairment while walking, driving or riding a bicycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Cone city

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Lewis, a 35th Fighter Wing occupational safety technician, instructs Petty Officer 1st Class Aurora Contreras, a Naval Air Facility Misawa aviation maintenance administrator, while riding a bike wearing Fatal Vision goggles during the 75th Safety Convention at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2018. This demonstration educated participants on how alcohol misuse can create dangerous situations while operating a motor vehicle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Strike a pose with safety

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Keith Wright, the 35th Fighter Wing flight safety NCO, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2018. This year marks 75 years of safety identifying flight risks, evaluating flight line supervision and examining flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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