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Happy faces

U.S. Air Force members from the 35th Fighter Wing pause for a photo with Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, during his visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. Schneider visited the base for the first time as the USFJ and 5AF commander, in order to familiarize himself with unit’s mission and capabilities from across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Engine Power

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, left, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, and Col. Kristopher Struve, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, pause for a photo during an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine test at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. The Hush House allows maintainers to test and inspect jet engines before returning them to the flightline. During testing, the engine can produce about 29,000 pounds of thrust and burn more than 2,000 gallons of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Time to take flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, left, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, salutes to Airman 1st Class Christopher Morales, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, as he leaves for flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2019. As a part of a local area orientation, the flight included a tour around the airspace and showcased the flying operations process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Lt. Gen. Schneider gets in F-16 Fighting Falcon

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, climbs into an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2019. Schneider visited Misawa Air Base for the first time as the USFJ and 5AF commander in order to familiarize himself with the unit’s mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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STEP it up

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, reviews weather during a pre-flight brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2019. During his visit, the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons gave him a tour of the airspace Team Misawa uses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Ban PaLai School children cheer after receiving donations from the U.S., Royal Thai and Singaporean air forces during a COPE Tiger 2019 cultural exchange at Korat, Thailand, March 13, 2019. The school received books, school supplies, sports equipment, and a dish washing system from the three partner nations to support their educational and health needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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U.S., Royal Thai, and Singaporean Airmen participate in a team-building competition with Ban PaLai school kids during a COPE Tiger 2019 cultural exchange at Korat, Thailand, March 13, 2019. In addition to cultural exchange activities, COPE Tiger service members were greeted by students of all ages and watched performances from the students and the Royal Thai Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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A Ban PaLai School student thanks Col. Teo Soo Yeow, Singapore air force COPE Tiger 2019 exercise director, after being served lunch during a cultural exchange at Korat, Thailand, March 13, 2019. COPE Tiger participants had the opportunity to spend the morning with the kids, participating in a team-building exercise, dancing along to the Royal Thai Air Force Band and eating lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josiah Baychu, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, services the emergency blowdown bottle during COPE Tiger 19 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 11, 2019. Approximately 150 personnel from Misawa Air Base forward deployed in support of COPE Tiger, an annual multilateral aerial exercise aimed at improving combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force, and U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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U. S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kalle Hougaard, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief performs a pre-flight inspection during COPE Tiger 2019 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 11, 2019. COPE Tiger is an annual multilateral aerial exercise aimed at improving combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force, and U.S. Air Force, while concurrently enhancing the three nations' military relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Plaque of history

An F-86F Sabre dedication plaque sits in Risner Circle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2018. After the first Combined Air Festival in 1980, the Japanese and American base commanders decided to use the F-86 as a symbol of the Japan-U.S. friendship. Service members from Hamamatsu Air Base, Japan, disassembled the aircraft and it arrived at Misawa AB on July 3, 1981, to be reassembled and displayed. Engraved on this plaque is the statement, “This aircraft is dedicated to the friendship between the Japanese and American peoples. May it live forever.” (U.S. Air Force photo)
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USAF historical aircraft

An F-86F Sabre displays its tail number and a "USAF" marking in Risner Circle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2018. The aircraft could climb 6,000 ft per minute and reached a maximum speed of 690 mph. The model began production in 1952, and both U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force units at Misawa AB utilized the aircraft until 1979, downing 818 MIGs during the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Aircraft and snow

An F-86F Sabre sits in Risner Circle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2018. After the first Combined Air Festival in 1980, the Japanese and American base commanders decided to use the F-86 as a symbol of the Japan-U.S. friendship. Service members from Hamamatsu Air Base, Japan, disassembled the aircraft and it arrived at Misawa AB on July 3, 1981, to be reassembled and displayed. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Airman of the now

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chad Usher, the 35th Fighter Wing public affairs NCO in charge, poses for a photo in front of an F-86F Sabre at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2018. The F-86F played a significant role in the Korean War in 1952 by downing 14 MIGs for every one F-86 lost in combat during the war, paving a way for Airmen serving at Misawa AB today. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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The tail end

An F-86F Sabre displays both 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron colors on its tail as it sits in Risner Circle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2018. By mid-1953, Fifth Air Force described the aircraft as the most-suitable fighter-bomber during the Korean War. The aircraft didn’t have operating problems and was noted for its stability at high altitudes. The aircraft remains emblazoned today with both 3rd Air Wing and 35th Fighter Wing shields, symbolizing the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Remember, remember the 6th of September

A dedication date displays on the F-86F Sabre plaque at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2018. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force dedicated an F-86F in Risner Circle, Sept. 6, 1981, as a symbol of friendship between the two nations. Hamamatsu AB, Japan, service members disassembled the aircraft and reconstructed it at Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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F-86F Sabre

An F-86F Sabre sits in Risner Circle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2018. The F-86F model began production in 1952. Both U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force units at Misawa AB utilized the aircraft until 1979. The aircraft downed 14 MIGs for every one F-86 lost in combat during the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Prepped and ready

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, prepares to taxi onto the runway in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 2018. Struve is a seasoned F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with more than 2,500 flying hours. He also commanded the 13th Fighter Squadron from June 2015 to July 2016 and led them in the opening days of operations reentering Iraq and into Syria as part of OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. B.A. Chase)
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Prepare to taxi

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th FW command chief, prepare to taxi to the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 2018. Struve, a seasoned F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with more than 2,500 flying hours, gave Alsvig a familiarization flight, allowing him to see first hand what pilots endure during a routine flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. B.A. Chase)
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Strapping in

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, straps into an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 2018. Struve is a seasoned F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with more than 2,500 flying hours. He also commanded the 13th Fighter Squadron from June 2015 to July 2016 and led them in the opening days of operations reentering Iraq and into Syria as part of OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. B.A. Chase)
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