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Sheet metal repair

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordon Jones, left, Staff Sgt. Charles White, center, both aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, and Senior Airman Jaceb Brammer, right, an aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, all with the 35th Maintenance Squadron, inspect an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2018. The team discovered corrosion on the lower skin of the aircraft, making it inoperable until repair. Typically the repair would be performed by either depot-level maintainers or contractors, however, the F-16 System Program Office at Hill Air Force Base approved Misawa Airmen to rectify the issue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Working up a sweat

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jaceb Brammer, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2018. Without this repair, the aircraft would’ve been decommissioned indefinitely until the state-side depot allocated a slot in the next fiscal year. The restoration not only required outside-the-box thinking, but high levels of maintenance competency and skill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Concentrated on construction

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles White, a 35th Maintenance Squadron sheet metal shop aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, maintains an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2018. In one month’s time, the three-man team removed seven major construction components, three skins, two ribs and cut out a total longeron which maintains the structural rigidity of the airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Working hands

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jaceb Brammer, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, picks up a maintenance tool to make a repair, on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2018. The sheet metal repair conducted at the 13th MXS, took approximately four months to complete in comparison to the 10 months it would have taken if sent to the state-side depot at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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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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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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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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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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Routine dental clean

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Lott performs a routine dental cleaning on Airman 1st Class Ana Karen Lemieux, both 35th Dental Squadron dental technicians, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2018. While friends and family remain a solid support system for Lott, she also credits the military for her success as a parent and individual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Digging for plaque

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Lott performs a routine dental cleaning on Airman 1st Class Ana Karen Lemieux, both 35th Dental Squadron dental technicians, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2018. The Ohio native decided to follow in the footsteps of her mother and join the U.S. Air Force post high school graduation, pursuing a career in the medical field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Patient care in progress

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Lott performs a routine dental cleaning on Airman 1st Class Ana Karen Lemieux, both 35th Dental Squadron dental technicians, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2018. The Ohio native joined the Air Force 24 days post high school graduation and pursued a career in the medical field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Dental tech hard at work

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Lott performs a routine dental cleaning on Airman 1st Class Ana Karen Lemieux, both 35th Dental Squadron dental technicians, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2018. While friends and family remain a solid support system for Lott, she also credits the military for her success as a parent and individual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Dentistry tools galore

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Lott, a 35th Dental Squadron dental technician, reaches for a Cavitron Steri-Mate Detachable Serializable Handpiece before performing a dental cleaning at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2018. Lott a single mother, said being in the service gives her much more than just trade skills in dentistry, but also gives her and her son financial stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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