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The first engagement

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff. Sgt. Kanazu Kumano, an Air Support Command Fuchu Sub Base dining facility menu creator, listens to introductions during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2018. During the BEP, JASDF members from various bases partnered with Misawa AB Airmen to work together and further enhance each other’s mission tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Family Focus

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Hammans, a 35th Fighter Wing chaplain, and his children, look at a water stream during a 35th Fighter Wing chapel resiliency trip, at Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The chapel took approximately 40 active-duty personnel and their dependents to Geibikei Gorge and Chuson-Ji Temple, Hiraizumi, Japan, in order to strengthen their spiritual and social aspects of the Comprehensive Airmen's Fitness pillars. According to Air Force studies, when Airmen are spiritually, physically, mentally and socially resilient, they reach optimal performance in their daily tasks, better executing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Peaceful waters

A Japanese family watches peaceful waters at Geibikei Gorge, Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The 35th Fighter Wing chapel gave U.S. service members and their dependents an opportunity to visit some of Japan's historical and natural areas as a part of a resiliency trip in Iwate Prefecture. Approximately 40 Misawa Air Base members went on the tour and enjoyed various items like traditional Japanese food, rock ormations and historical pieces, dating back to the 1100s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Personal pebbles

Japanese undama, sit in a wooden crate at Geibikei Gorge in Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The 35th Fighter Wing allotted all U.S. service members and their dependents an opportunity to relax and enjoy some of Japan's landscapes. The goal of the trip was to help Airmen feel recharged while thanking them for their dedication to their unit and country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Don't rock the boat

U.S. service members and their dependents depart from a Japanese transportation boat during a 35th Fighter Wing chapel resiliency trip at Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. During the trip, Capt. Joshua Hammans, a 35th Fighter Wing chaplain, spoke words of encouragement to the service members and their families as well as thanked them for their dedication to the 35th Fighter Wing and its mission. The chapel plans to continue these trips over the year to ensure Airmen are recharged and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Boat baby blues

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Ronald Diaz-Cataldo, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron officer in charge of operations, and his daughter Lelanni, view Geibikei Gorge's rock formations during a 35th Fighter Wing chapel resiliency trip at Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The resiliency trips. provided free of charge by the Wing chapel, focuses on making Airmen resilient to better perform their duties. The chapel took approximately 40 Airmen and their families to Geibikei Gorge and Chuson-Ji Temple in Hiraizumi, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Boating business

A Japanese boatman pushes visitors on a transportation boat at Geibikei Gorge in Inchinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The boats transport goods across waterways and can hold up to approximately 40 people. The 35th Fighter Wing Chapel initiated trips to local areas in Japan in order to thank service members and their families for their edication to their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Purification

Japanese nationals purify their hands with a hishaku at Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The 35th Fighter Wing's chapel team orchestrated a free resiliency trip to active-duty service members and their families, focusing on appreciating personnel for their hard work, while giving them a chance to recharge by traveling at no cost. A hishaku is a Japanese purification tool used to purify one's hands and body before entering a sacred area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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You be the judge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kathryn Ferrell, left, a 35th Operations Support Squadron intel craftsman, and Senior Airman Grissel Cid, right, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, pause for a photo during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2018. Approximately 35 members participated and each group prepared a whole performance in English for the judges. The enlisted personnel’s piece involved the rank structure and JASDF heritage. After each slideshow, the judges asked a question they developed from a certain slide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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We’re ready

Japan Air Self-Defense Force contestants strike a pose before going on stage during the JASDF English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2018. Approximately 35 members participated and each group prepared a slideshow presentation in English for the judges. The enlisted personnel’s piece involved the rank structure and JASDF heritage. The officers talked about threats Japan faces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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What’s your question?

Japan Air Self-Defense Force contestants answer questions posed by the judges during the JASDF English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2018. Approximately 35 members participated and each group prepared a slideshow presentation in English for the judges. The enlisted personnel’s piece involved the rank structure and JASDF heritage. After each slideshow, the judges would ask a question about their presentation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Time to score

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Grissel Cid, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, writes on a scorecard during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2018. Approximately 35 members participated and each group prepared a whole performance in English for the judges. The contestants received a score on grammar, tone of voice, pronunciation and other criterion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Well done

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 2nd Lt. Shingo Kawaguchi, a Northern Air Defense Force aircraft-warning specialist, claps after a presentation during the JASDF English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2018. Approximately 35 members participated and each group prepared a slideshow presentation in English for the judges. The enlisted personnel’s piece involved the rank structure and JASDF heritage. The officers spoke about threats Japan faces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Ready for flight

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi on the flight line in preparation for dissimilar air combat tactics operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The knowledge and camaraderie the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force receive during this training creates a stronger force and builds bonds between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Mass brief

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots with the 3rd Air Wing attend a mass briefing on dissimilar air combat tactics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The DACT program provides a realistic application of fighter tactics and serves to develop a high level of tactical skill for all combat aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
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3rd Air Wing pilot

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Yoshinobu Sasaki, a 3rd Fighter Squadron F-2 pilot, poses for a photo during dissimilar air combat tactics operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. Sharing talents and abilities during DACT operations is an area of common interest for both JASDF and U.S. forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Briefing

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots with the 3rd Air Wing attend a dissimilar air combat tactics brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The monthly training builds understanding and support between Japan and U.S. forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Incoming JASDF aircraft

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 takes flight while a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis on the flight line in preparation for dissimilar air combat tactics operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. DACT is performed between the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. forces monthly to share knowledge and experience and build camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Chitose media engagement

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Lemair, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon instructor pilot, briefs local government officials and media outlets during a mission brief at Chitose Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2018. Local community engagements help maintain peace and stability within the region while also giving an understanding of the U.S. military’s missions and the intent of the aviation training relocation program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Panther Claw

U.S. Air Force Capt. Phillip McCoy, the 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon safety officer, taxis upon arrival at Chitose Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2018. Throughout the exercise, U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members worked together and executed daily sorties, which included basic fighter maneuvers and defensive counter air mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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