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Just for good measure

A Paralympics judge measures a hacky sack ball during a game of boccia held at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2018. Throughout the day, attendees played goal ball and boccia, which is a tactical game comparable to shuffle board, as well as wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Determination

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Wayne Swindell, a Naval Air Facility security department watch commander, pushes himself in a wheelchair during the Misawa City Paralympics tribute game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2018. Kazumasa Taneichi, the Misawa City mayor, invited Misawa Air Base military members to participate in a Paralympic event in honor of the official Paralympics in Tokyo in 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Bryan Mai)
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Say cheese!

Paralympic attendees pose for a group photo during the Misawa City Paralympics tribute event at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2018. In honor of the Paralympic games taking place in Tokyo in 2020, Misawa City is acting as the official host city of the Canadian Rugby Team and is holding numerous events throughout the next two years to bring greater awareness to Paralympic sports. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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I'm on top of the world

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Noel, a Naval Air Facility-Misawa utilitiesman journeyman, throws up a “rock and roll” sign during the Misawa City Paralympics tribute game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2018. Kazumasa Taneichi, the Misawa City mayor, invited Misawa Air Base military members to participate in a Paralympic event in honor of the official Paralympics in Tokyo in 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Boccia

A Paralympics attendee throws a ball during the Misawa City Paralympics tribute game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2018. The Paralympics is an international multi-sport event for athletes with physical disabilities, held every four years in conjunction with the Olympic Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Keeping score

A board displays scores during the Misawa City Paralympics tribute event at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2018. Throughout the day, attendees played goal ball and boccia, which is a tactical game comparable to shuffle board, as well as wheel chair basketball and sitting volleyball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Co-existence, co-prosperity

Players, coaches and staff with both the Misawa Jets, left, and Aomori Wat’s, right, pose for a photo following their exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. The game showcased American esprit de corps and sportsmanship while emphasizing Misawa City’s long-standing motto with the base, “co-existence and co-prosperity.” The game’s final score resulted in a Wat’s win, 104-75. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Thank you sir!

U.S. Air Force Airman Deshaan Campbell, a Misawa Jets member and 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation apprentice, shakes hands with Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi following the Aomori Wat’s and Misawa Jets exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. Although the final score resulted in a Wat’s win, 104-75, the Jets’ coach said his team knew the game was more about building relations with the Japanese community and embracing the city’s, “co-existence and co-prosperity” approach to Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Layup, here I come!

Dre Forbes, a Misawa Jets and Team Misawa member, dribbles the ball down the court during the Aomori Wat’s and Misawa Jets exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. Although the final score resulted in a Wat’s win, 104-75, the Jets’ coach said his team knew the game was more about building relations with the Japanese community and he thinks they achieved that feat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Rallying the team

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcus Hollins, the Misawa Jets head coach and 35th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy support NCO in charge, rallies his team midway through the fourth period of their exhibition game with the Aomori Wat’s at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. Although the final score resulted in a Wat’s win, 104-75, Hollins said his team knew the game was more about building relations with the Japanese community. He added, he’s proud of his guys, saying they really gave it their all and showed their Japanese neighbors real grit, patience and character. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Humble leadership

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Demarco Poole, a Misawa Jets member and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems craftsman, laughs with his teammates as the game ends during their exhibition match with the Aomori Wat’s at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. The Wat’s proved more difficult a competitor but the Jets kept up the pace into halftime with the Wat’s leading 46-35. By the game’s final buzzer, the Wat’s increased their lead closing the game, 104-75. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Jump ball

Myles Erkins, a Misawa Jets and 35th Force Support Squadron member, nabs the opening ball at the start of the Aomori Wat’s versus Misawa Jets exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. Through four sweaty periods of play, Misawa’s team of 11 from various backgrounds and career fields came together showcasing American esprit de corps and sportsmanship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Midair pass

Myles Erkins, a Misawa Jets and 35th Force Support Squadron member, jumps in front of an Aomori Wat’s player preventing a layup during the two team’s exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. The game continues the city’s 60th Anniversary celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Fireman on the layup

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sterling Tate, a Misawa Jets player and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, rumbles forward during a layup attempt as part of the Aomori Wat’s and Misawa Jets exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. Through four sweaty periods of play, Misawa’s team of 11 from various backgrounds and career fields came together showcasing American esprit de corps and sportsmanship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Sweepers ready

Sweepers sit ready to wipe the floor clean during the Aomori Wat’s and Misawa Jets exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. The sweepers ran out at every timeout, foul, referee break and period intermission keeping the floor clean of sweat, tears and sometimes blood. The game’s organizers sought to improve U.S.-Japan relations while fostering positive community engagement with Misawa Air Base’s host nation neighbors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Pregame strategies

Myles Erkins, a Misawa Jets and 35th Force Support Squadron member, watches and listens while his coach and teammates discuss their pregame strategies for coming out on top of the Aomori Wat’s before the exhibition game at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. The Wat’s proved more difficult a competitor but the Jets kept up the pace into halftime with the Wat’s leading 46-35. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Leading by example

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcus Hollins, the Misawa Jets head coach and 35th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy support NCO in charge, discusses pregame strategies with his teammates before their exhibition game with the Aomori Wat’s at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 18, 2018. Although the final score resulted in a Wat’s win, 104-75, Hollins said his team knew the game was more about building relations with the Japanese community and he thinks they achieved that feat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Opening ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul D Kirmis and his family, front, and Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi and wife, back, are escorted into the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. These distinguished visitors held a ribbon cutting ceremony which represents the two cultures, one community concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
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Paint me pretty

A samurai drawing is displayed during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. Samurai, which means the way of the warrior, was a common theme throughout the event. The goal of the event was to create an everlasting bond between the two cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
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Flowers and friends

Funami Ryoetu, a bonsai hobbyist and Japan Day volunteer, left, showcases a bonsai tree to Maeda Hiroshi, a Japan Day attendee, right, during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. Bonsai is a 2,000 year old Japanese art form where growing of miniature trees is cultivated by growing and shaping the plant over a long period of time. Japan Day gave way to Misawa newcomers experiencing a wide variety of what makes Japan so interesting, all in a centralized location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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