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Two allies, one force

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel push a supply pallet together into a loading truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2019. The pallets included both U.S. Air Force and JASDF supplies for exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Thorough inspection

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force airborne warning and control system supply transporters inspect supplies for exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2019. Both JASDF and U.S. Air Force logistic team members worked together in loading the supplies before participating in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Stepping carefully

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member participates in a vehicle challenge scenario during Guard and Protect training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2019. The annual exercise showcases U.S. and Japanese forces sharing tactics and working together to subdue enemy forces attempting to cause harm to people and assets on Misawa AB. This training showcased bonds shared in force protection and security excellence. All levels, including the defenders, self-defense force entry controllers and leadership, bettered each other through these events. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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35th SFS patch

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Layson, a 35th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, shows off his security forces badge during Guard and Protect training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2019. This training strengthened the interoperability and communication between U.S. and Japanese forces while refining response tactics for various threats to Misawa AB and Northern Japan. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Ready for the target

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member observes a gate runner scenario during Guard and Protect training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2019. The focus of the exercise was broken into three components: training, exercising and refining. Participants trained on enemy suppression tactics for the installation defense perimeter. Afterward, members put their skills to the test during 27 exercise scenarios. In the end, participants discussed applied skills through an after-action report, helping forces plan for more focused training and advanced scenarios.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Face down now

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregoriorafael Rodriguez, a 35th Security Forces Squadron trainer, participate in a gate runner scenario during Guard and Protect training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2019. An understanding of communication between both forces is vital to the defense of Misawa AB and Northern Japan. Capt. Nicholas Cunningham, the 35th SFS operations officer said, the protection of any asset and people begins with integrated security from individuals who comprehend and act appropriately when an incident occurs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Handcuffing procedures

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Layson, left, a 35th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, gets handcuffed by Staff Sgt. Urelle Fogel, right, a 35th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, during a Guard and Protect training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2019. Handcuffing was the first portion during the Guard and Protect training, which bolstered security preparation for real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Demonstration for JGSDF personnel

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Wilfred Acevedo, a 35th Security Forces Squadron base defense operations center controller, demonstrates responding to a vehicle challenge scenario during Guard and Protect training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2019. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency exercise and operation designed to ensure optimal security of military facilities and resources across the country of Japan when activated by higher headquarters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Shouldn’t have ran the gate

U.S. Air Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members participate in a gate runner scenario during a Guard and Protect training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2019. The gate runner portion consisted of different procedures, including when and how to deploy barriers and routing information. The exercise increases bilateral relations by giving participants hands-on experience to work and improve security skills with their regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Bilateral relations

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Private Ren Sugiyama, left, a 5th Infantry Regiment infantryman, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Layson, right, a 35th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, pause for a photo during Guard and Protect training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2019. The exercise allows U.S. and Japanese units to work alongside each other and train together for real-world scenarios. Participating units included the 35th SFS, the JGSDF 9th Division’s 5th and 39th Infantry Regiments, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing’s Security Division and Misawa AB’s 35th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Warning stay back

An anti-vehicle defense system warning sign stands in front of the Levitow Gate at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2019. U.S. Air Force and Japan Ground Self Defense Force security forces members integrated ranks during a bilateral exercise called Guard and Protect. The training combined the Japan ground forces with U.S. base defenders to increase security preparation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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“Two cultures, One community”

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and his wife, Kathy Struve, left, sit side-by-side with Kazumasa Taneichi, the Misawa City mayor, and his wife, Teiko Taneichi, right, as they pose for a photo during a service recognition ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2019. Craftsmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron built the bench in recognition of Mayor Taneichi's tireless work to enhance Misawa City and the relationship between the city and the base. One of the ci (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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Mayor Taneichi’s speech

Kazumasa Taneichi, the Misawa City mayor, delivers a speech during his service recognition ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2019. Taneichi has served as the mayor during seven commanders' tenures in his 12-year career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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Friendship in Friendship Park

Kazumasa Taneichi, left, the Misawa City mayor, stands beside U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, during a service recognition ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2019. During the ceremony, Taneichi and Struve planted a pine tree, Misawa City's official symbol, in MAB's Friendship Park to showcase the strong relationship between the city and the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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The farewell speech

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, delivers a speech during a service recognition ceremony for Misawa City mayor, Kazumasa Taneichi, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2019. Attendees expressed the appreciation for Mayor Taneichi’s dedicated service to the U.S.-Japan alliance during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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The strings of harmony

The Wa-wa-wa Club performs with koto strings during the 32nd Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2019. The Wa-wa-wa Club plays a variety of classical Japanese music with symphonic Japanese instruments across the Aomori prefecture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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The masks of Japan Day

A collection of Noh masks line the entrance to the 32nd Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2019. Noh masks were traditionally used in Japanese theatre for hundreds of years and have numerous types with different meanings in Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Learning Japanese calligraphy

A Japan Day attendee writes his name in “katakana” during an art class during the 32nd Annual Japan Day festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2019. Japanese calligraphy is the ancient Japanese practice of artistic hand writing. “Katakana” characters are commonly used for words from foreign languages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Focus and rhythm

A Makibano Kids drummer plays a taiko drum during the 32nd Annual Japan Day festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2019. This was one of 16 performance groups that traveled across the Aomori prefecture to attend the Japan Day event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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A bite for luck

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, gets a bite for good luck from a Japanese lion at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2019. The dance of the lion is fabled to dispel evil and calls in good luck. This traditional lion dance performance was one of many Misawa service members had an opportunity take part in during Japan Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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