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Air Force Firefighter of the Year 2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, raises a fire truck ladder at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2021. Collier won the Air Force Military Firefighter of the Year award. This annual award recognizes a military firefighter for superior job performance and outstanding contributions to a Department of Defense and fire and emergency services organization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Air Force Firefighter of the Year 2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, puts on her helmet at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2021. Collier recently won the Air Force Military Firefighter of the Year award. She also streamlined the certification process for new firefighters at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Air Force Firefighter of the Year 2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, stands in front of a fire truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2021. Collier recently won the Air Force Military Firefighter of the Year award and is now representing the Air Force at the Department of Defense level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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13th FS pilot fortifies bilateral relations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, holds up the 13th FS call sign “Cave Putorium” (CP), while posing for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. The JAAGA awards happen annually, honoring the top Japan Air Self-Defense Forces (JASDF) and U.S. Air Force (USAF) member who best contributes to building U.S.-Japan partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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13th FS pilot fortifies bilateral relations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, left, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, receives the Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA) award from Col. Jesse J. Friedel, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. The JAAGA recognized Rhoton for his dedicated time to building a strong bond and partnership with the Japanese members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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13th FS pilot fortifies bilateral relations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, holds up the 13th FS call sign “Cave Putorium” (CP) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. Rhoton attended the mission planning cells on the six-jet Agile Combat Employment-style deployment to Chitose during 5th Air Force’s Exercise PACIFIC RONIN, ensuring all parties understood both USAF and JASDF tactics in order to integrate seamlessly into a unified fighting force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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13th FS pilot fortifies bilateral relations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, left, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, listens to Col. Jesse J. Friedel, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander speak at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. Rhoton was hand-selected to accompany the 13th FS on the recent six-jet Agile Combat Employment-style deployment to Chitose during 5th Air Force’s Exercise PACIFIC RONIN and was named an Exercise “Superior Performer” by the 5th AF exercise team.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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13th FS pilot fortifies bilateral relations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, checks his equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. Misawa AB personnel have the unique opportunity of interacting face-to-face with their local Japanese counterparts. Rhoton demonstrated his integration with the Japan Air Self-Defense Forces (JASDF) in both his social and professional interaction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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210412-F-EN010-0084

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Friedel, Misawa Air Base installation commander, answers a question from Takashi Uto, Japan State Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2021. Uto discussed several topics with Misawa leaders, including how COVID-19 has affected operations and training within Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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210412-F-EN010-0044

Takashi Uto, center, Japan State Minister of Foreign Affairs, receives a mission briefing with U.S. military leaders during his visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2021. During the briefing, Uto and base leaders discussed the base's mission and relationship within the local community, Japan, and Indo-Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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210412-F-EN010-0038

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Friedel, Misawa Air Base installation commander, listens to a question from Takashi Uto, Japan State Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2021. Uto discussed several topics with Misawa leaders, including how COVID-19 has affected operations and training within Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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210412-F-EN010-0029

Takashi Uto, center, Japan State Minister of Foreign Affairs, listens to a brief from U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Friedel, Misawa Air Base installation commander, during his visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2021. During the briefing, Uto and base leaders discussed the base's mission and relationships within the local community, Japan, and Indo-Pacific Command in general. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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210412-F-EN010-0006

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Friedel, left, Misawa Air Base installation commander, and U.S. Navy Capt. Brian Pummill, right, Naval Air Facility Misawa commanding officer, greet Takashi Uto, Japan State Minister of Foreign Affairs, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2021. Uto visited the base to meet with U.S. and Japanese military leaders to learn about the mission and challenges of the bilateral and joint base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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210412-F-EN010-0104

Takashi Uto, Japan State Minister of Foreign Affairs, poses for a photo with Misawa Air Base leaders during his visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2021. Uto visited the base to meet with U.S. and Japanese military leaders to learn about the mission and challenges of the bilateral and joint base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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Japan Minister of Defense Visits Misawa Air Base

Capt. Austin Bangerter, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, briefs Japan Minister of Defense, Nobuo Kishi, about the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the 35th FW’s mission to defend Japan, during a visit at Misawa Air Base on April 3, 2021. During the visit senior leaders emphasized the importance of U.S. and Japanese bilateral interoperability through realistic, high quality training and operations. They also discussed the strategic importance of Misawa Air Base as the premier location for aircraft to conduct training in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air force photo by Maj. Cody Chiles)
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Japan Minister of Defense Visits Misawa Air Base

Capt. Austin Bangerter, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, briefs Japan Minister of Defense, Nobuo Kishi, about the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the 35th FW’s mission to defend Japan, during a visit at Misawa Air Base on April 3, 2021. During the visit senior leaders emphasized the importance of U.S. and Japanese bilateral interoperability through realistic, high quality training and operations. They also discussed the strategic importance of Misawa Air Base as the premier location for aircraft to conduct training in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air force photo by Maj. Cody Chiles)
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Japan Minister of Defense Visits Misawa Air Base

Capt. Austin Bangerter, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, briefs Japan Minister of Defense, Nobuo Kishi, about the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the 35th FW’s mission to defend Japan, during a visit at Misawa Air Base on April 3, 2021. During the visit senior leaders emphasized the importance of U.S. and Japanese bilateral interoperability through realistic, high quality training and operations. They also discussed the strategic importance of Misawa Air Base as the premier location for aircraft to conduct training in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air force photo by Maj. Cody Chiles)
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Japan Minister of Defense Visits Misawa Air Base

Japan Minister of Defense, Nobuo Kishi, receives the 35th Fighter Wing mission briefing from by Col. Jesse Friedel, 35th FW commander, during a visit at Misawa Air Base on April 3, 2021. During the visit, Minister of Defense Kishi received briefings about the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the 35th FW’s mission to defend Japan with advanced Suppression of Enemy Air Defense and Destruction of Enemy Air Defense capabilities. SEAD and DEAD capabilities are critical to maintaining credible deterrence and defense in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air force photo by Maj. Cody Chiles)
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Japan Minister of Defense Visits Misawa Air Base

Japan Minister of Defense, Nobuo Kishi, is greeted by Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and saluted by Col. Jesse Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, during a visit at Misawa Air Base on April 3, 2021. During the visit, Minister of Defense Kishi received briefings about the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the 35th FW’s mission to defend Japan with advanced Suppression of Enemy Air Defense and Destruction of Enemy Air Defense capabilities. SEAD and DEAD capabilities are critical to maintaining credible deterrence and defense in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air force photo by Maj. Cody Chiles)
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210226-F-EN010-0081

U.S. and Japanese Airmen pose for a group photo after touring the 35th Fighter Wing's unaccompanied housing campus at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2021. U.S. Air Force Col. William Bernhard, 35th Mission Support Group commander, hosted Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Kato Fumihiko, 3rd Air Wing vice commander, and other JASDF leaders on the tour as they learned about the 35th FW's quality of life standards, room layouts, and other management techniques used to provide a quality living standard for unaccompanied Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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