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First Sergeants: more than a shirt

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jose Ramon, the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, speaks with Airmen during a newcomer's brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2016. During the brief, Ramon discussed with Airmen his expectations as their shirt and informed them about resoures the first sergeants offer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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First Sergeants: more than a shirt

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Douglas, the 35th Communications Squadron first sergeant, displays a first sergeant rank insignia at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2016. First sergeants offer a four-day course called Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium, for those interested in learning how the shirts operate and handle various situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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F-16s cannot fly without supply

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel San Pedro, an aircraft parts store apprentice with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, checks the Enterprise Solutions System for a list of requested items at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2016. The system is used for requesting parts between aircraft maintenance and supply personnel. ESS contains a list of every item in stock, as well as a list of items to be pulled for issue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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F-16s cannot fly without supply

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shawn Henry, a flight service center apprentice, left, receives guidance from Airman 1st Class Samuel San Pedro, an aircraft parts store apprentice, both assigned with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, to drive a forklift to pick up an aircraft asset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2016. The shop handles approxmately 5,700 aircraft line items at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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F-16s cannot fly without supply

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel San Pedro, an aircraft parts store apprentice with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, inspects a bin of electric bushings at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2016. Inventory is conducted monthly to ensure all aircraft items are serviceable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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F-16s cannot fly without supply

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel San Pedro, an aircraft parts store apprentice with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, inventories aircraft screws at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2016. All assets are inventoried to keep track of how many parts are on hand and to ensure none have been misplaced. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Patrolling the flight line

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Curtis Campbell, the bird aircraft strike coordinator with the 35th Fighter Wing, watches a bird fly over the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2016. The BASH team is responsible for patrolling the airfield and eliminating any hazards, including bird migration, which could cause problems for takeoffs and landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Keeping the flight line safe

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Curtis Campbell, the bird aircraft strike coordinator with the 35th Fighter Wing, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2016. On days where birds pose a threat, the BASH team relies on their passive measures to keep the flight line bird-free and uses their active measures during isolated incidents posing a threat. Their passive measures consist of BASH cannons, anti-perching spikes, deceased bird decoys on airfield systems and routine grass cutting. These tools promote an unsafe environment for the birds, like a farmer’s scarecrow warding them away. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Retrieving ammo

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Curtis Campbell, the bird aircraft strike coordinator with the 35th Fighter Wing, grabs ammunition before going to the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2016. Campell and his BASH team use an assortment of ammo, including cracker, birdshot and buckshot rounds, to scare or eliminate birds within the airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Safety BASH birds from airfield

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Curtis Campbell, the bird aircraft strike coordinator with the 35th Fighter Wing, prepares to shoot a cracker round into the sky at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2016. Crackers are the first line of defense to scare birds away from the airspace, but if they refuse to leave, they are depredated with a birdshot round. After retrieving the depredated bird, Campbell delivers it to entomology for proper disposal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Safety BASH birds from airfield

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Curtis Campbell, a bird aircraft strike coordinator with the 35th Fighter Wing, shows two of three types of ammunition used to scare animals away from the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2016. The ammunition used by the BASH team includes cracker, birdshot and buckshot rounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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When the bark is as scary as the bite

Karo, a military working dog with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, leaps through an agility obstacle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. Handlers are assigned with their K-9 partners as a team to either detect narcotics or search for explosives while patrolling the base to deter foes with force and tact. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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When the bark is as scary as the bite

Staff Sgt. Charles Sena, a military working dog handler and Karo, a MWD, both assigned with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, stand together after finishing controlled aggression training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. To be selected as a MWD, the K-9s are chosen at birth or a young age and go through their own rigorous training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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When the bark is as scary as the bite

Tech. Sgt. Juventino Salazar, kennel master, left, evades Karo, a military working dog, after being released by his partner Staff Sgt. Charles Sena, a MWD handler, all with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, during an aggression simulation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. Most military working dogs are dual-certified in narcotics or explosives and also go through aggression and patrol training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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When the bark is as scary as the bite

Karo, a military working dog with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, holds his opponent during an aggression simulation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. The average force of bite for German Shepard breeds are 1,200 pounds of pressure per square inch. German Shepherds are primarily used as MWDs for their strong abilities in obedience, protection and tracking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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When the bark is as scary as the bite

Staff Sgt. Charles Sena, a military working dog handler, plays with his partner, Karo, a MWD, both assigned with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, before agility training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. The MWD teams at Misawa conduct daily detection and patrol training to keep them proficient, certified and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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JASDF Blue Impulse soar across sky

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Blue Impulse aerial demonstration team performs a split maneuver during Misawa Air Fest 2016 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2016. The Blue Impulse fly the Kawasaki T-4 which is a subsonic intermediate jet trainer aircraft. The T-4 entered service in 1985 and has since been JASDF’s flagship demo team aircraft. The performance lasted through part of the afternoon engaging the more than 80,000 people who attended this annual air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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U.S., Japanese watch F-2 aerial demo

Crowds watch a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 air-to-ground attack demonstration during Misawa Air Fest 2016 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2016. More than 80,000 Japanese and Americans came out for the annual air show with performances ranging from the JASDF F-2 and U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, to the dozens of static displays and food booths scattered from one end of the flightline to the other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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JASDF F-2 aerial demo

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 performs an air-to-ground attack demonstration during Misawa Air Fest 2016 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2016. The F-2 is a multirole fighter derived from the U.S. Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon that highlights the two nation’s bilateral partnership in its 60/40 split in manufacturing and the two nation’s mission focus at Misawa. More than 80,000 Japanese and Americans came out for the annual air show with performances ranging from the JASDF F-2 and U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, to the dozens of static displays and food booths scattered from one end of the flightline to the other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Japanese photographs helicopter demo

A Japanese man photographs a Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a rescue demonstration during Misawa Air Fest 2016 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2016. The UH-60 serves as a medium life utility transport and air assault aircraft. It is powered by a twin-engine and single four-blade rotor and flown by two pilots and two crew chiefs. The annual air show drew more than 80,000 people from Aomori Prefecture and as far as Akita Prefecture, highlighting the close U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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