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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician participating in Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 fires an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2024. Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 was a five-day field training exercise consisting of various scenarios an EOD technician may experience down-range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Marine Corp and U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians secure the remnants of a simulated explosive trap for analysis during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. EOD lives by its unofficial motto- “initial success or total failure.” Exercises like Tanuki Bandit stress the importance of preparedness and competence when facing threats because if an EOD technician performs at a level less than ideal, it could threaten their own life and those around them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technician works on disarming a simulated explosive trap during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. Tanuki Bandit, 24 and exercises like it are crucial for all EOD technicians, enabling them to respond accurately, safely, and effectively to any situation, ensuring the safe defusal of threats and enhancing readiness across the forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participating in Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 scans the perimeter during a patrol at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. During the exercise, participants worked alongside various agencies from the 35th Fighter Wing, such as the Logistics Readiness Squadron, Security Forces Squadron, Fire Department, Agile Combat Employment Office, Medical Group, and Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participating in Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 performs point man duties during a patrol at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. Over the course of five days, participants engaged in 24-hour day and night hands-on field training, using real combat scenarios that included camp setup, defense, tactical combat casualty care, unexploded ordnance identification and disarmament, marksmanship and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force Airman sets up a tent during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2024. The exercise was held entirely at Draughon Range, a premier air-to-ground training site. It simulated living and performing EOD duties in austere environments, challenging participants to leverage their Multi-Capable Airmen skills and employ Agile Combat Employment concepts with limited support and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force Airman sets up a tent during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2024. Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 was a five-day Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) field training exercise consisting of various scenarios an EOD technician may experience down range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron airman fires an M249 light machine gun during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The M249 can fire up to 850 rounds per minute and has a maximum range of 3600 meters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) combat arms instructors taught a heavy weapons qualification to Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight and 35th SFS at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. Security Forces members qualified on the M249 light machine gun, while the EOD Flight qualified on the M320A1 grenade launcher. The heavy weapons qualification enhances our Airmen’s capabilities of base defense, rapid responses, wartime operations, and deterrence against adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) member grabs M320 grenade launcher ammunition for his team during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The training on the M320A1 grenade launcher focused on enhancing accuracy and distance control, crucial for maintaining mission readiness and meeting operational standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) member reloads the M320A1 grenade launcher for his wingman during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The heavy weapons qualification enhances our Airmen’s capabilities of base defense, rapid responses, wartime operations, and deterrence against adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal member fires the M320A1 grenade launcher during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The grenade launcher qualification utilizes 35 rounds of 40mm and ensures members are capable of firing stand-alone, mounted on the M4 rifle and the kneeling position.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Woods, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) combat arms instructor, explains how to reload the M249 light machine gun to Airmen assigned to the 35th SFS during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. Combat arms instructors conduct heavy weapons qualifications every quarter to ensure members are proficient at firing from mounted vehicles or bipods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

A U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron airman fires an M249 light machine gun during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. The heavy weapons qualification enhances our Airmen’s capabilities of base defense, rapid responses, wartime operations, and deterrence against adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo after heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. Combat arms instructors conduct heavy weapons qualification every quarter to ensure that members are capable of firing from a mounted vehicle or bipod to increase the adaptability and mission readiness.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina
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Heavy Weapons Qualification

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Miko Baluyot, 35th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, prepares to reload the M249 light machine gun during heavy weapons qualification at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2024. Airmen shot approximately 600 rounds to complete the qualification and enhanced weapon accuracy and performance crucial for operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

Kandyss Horton, school liaison program manager, explains to U.S. Air Force Lt Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and 35th Fighter Wing leadership, school guidelines during a visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2024. Horton shared school policies including early dismissal in cases of severe weather conditions such as heavy snowfall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

Kandyss Horton, school liaison program manager, explains to U.S. Air Force Lt Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and 35th Fighter Wing leadership, school guidelines during a visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2024. Horton also went over this year’s Month of Military Child events, in which over 1,000 children in the community participated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, center, talks to members of helping agencies during a visit to Tower 220 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jun. 3, 2024. The initiative of Tower 220 is to streamline the process for those seeking assistance within the Misawa community through housing multiple helping agencies under one roof. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Keith Polk 35th Services Squadron storeroom manager, left, showcases dining facility improvements to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2024. The dining facility staff aims to uphold a supportive atmosphere for Airmen, fostering healthy eating habits that enable individuals to fulfill their physical mission obligations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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