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Ballin’ on a budget

The Misawa Jets basketball team poses for a photo in Misawa City, Japan, April 28, 2018. The Jets were one of the 17 selections for the National Military Basketball Tournament, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, which featured 17 male teams and five female teams. The team formed in 2015 after winning their very first tournament at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Since then, they have continued to practice and compete across the Pacific. (Courtesy photo)
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Up close and personal

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, helps Margot Carrington, left, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy Tokyo, into an F-16 Fighting Falcon during American Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2018. This was Carrington’s first visit to Misawa, and while here, she visited various American Day booths, viewed demonstrations and took part in tours of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Mitsubishi F-2 and F-35A Lightning II. Providing American civilian leadership in Japan the opportunity to see the unique capabilities of the 35th Fighter Wing strengthens the overall support the United States provides to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Meeting award winners

Margot Carrington, left, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy Tokyo, congratulates U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sarah Lopez, right, the 35th Medical Operations Squadron emergency services flight chief, for earning the 35th Fighter Wing NCO of the year award in 2017, during American Day in Misawa City, June 1, 2018. Carrington shared a special congratulatory message from the United States Ambassador to Japan, William Hagerty, and spent time visiting with Airmen and their families participating in American Day festivities while interacting with their Japanese counterparts. Community engagement remains a top priority for the State Department and events like these further strengthen the U.S.-Japan security alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Partner nation tour

Margot Carrington, left, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy Tokyo, and Rachel Brunette Chen, right, the Principal Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Sapporo, listen as a Japan Air Self-Defense Force captain talks about the Mitsubishi F-2 during American Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2018. This was Carrington’s first visit to Misawa, and while here, she visited various American Day booths, viewed demonstrations and took part in tours of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Mitsubishi F-2 and F-35A Lightning II. Misawa is home to both the United States’ 35th Fighter Wing and Japan’s 3rd Air Wing. Carrington interacted with service members from both nations, thanking them for their commitment to each other and Misawa’s strong bilateral relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Airman with the American Flag

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sarah Rose, a 35th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental apprentice, holds the American Flag during a Memorial Day ceremony held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2018. It is customary for the flag to be lowered during the ceremony to remember and pay respect to fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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American flag and sky

Team Misawa members participate in the Memorial Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2018. Memorial Day is said to have originated after the American Civil War and observed on the last Monday of May in remembrance of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Standing at attention

Team Misawa members stand at attention during a Memorial Day ceremony held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2018. Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Ceremony rituals

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jalessa Randle, the 35th Force Support Squadron commander executive assistant, lowers the American flag during a Memorial Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2018. Six Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing served as ceremonial caretakers of the U.S. and Japan flags during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Veterans

Veterans stand in formation during a Memorial Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2018. Memorial Day ceremonies, often incorporate U.S. Air Force personnel, Japan Air Self-Defense Force members and members of veteran organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Formation

Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing stand in formation during a Memorial Day ceremony held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2018. Memorial Day was formally observed for the first time May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetry in Arlington, Virginia as a way of honoring those who died during the Civil War. Today, Memorial Day is an opportunity to pause and remember the sacrifices of military personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Strike a pose with safety

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Keith Wright, the 35th Fighter Wing flight safety NCO, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2018. This year marks 75 years of safety identifying flight risks, evaluating flight line supervision and examining flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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A question for the top PACAF leader

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 35th Fighter Wing asks Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, a question during the general’s commander’s call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2018. This one-on-one dialogue offered Airmen an opportunity to get answers to questions about the command from PACAF’s top leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa listens, COMPACAF shares remarks

Service members listen as U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces commander, shares insight into his command’s vision, mission and goals for the future at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2018. O’Shaughnessy thanked them for their efforts, which are vital role to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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The general’s words of wisdom

U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, addresses Team Misawa service members, emphasizing that the nation’s greatest enduring strength is the creativity and talent of the American warfighter, during a commander’s call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2018. The general highlighted the strategic importance of the Indo-Pacific region, the great strides PACAF has made and specifically highlighted contributions of Misawa Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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The general’s words of wisdom

U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, addresses Team Misawa service members, emphasizing that the nation’s greatest enduring strength is the creativity and talent of the American warfighter, during a commander’s call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2018. The general highlighted the strategic importance of the Indo-Pacific region, the great strides PACAF has made and specifically highlighted contributions of Misawa Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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A gift for a friend

Mutsumi Kudo, center, City of Misawa Military Base Relations Division translator, hands U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, left, Pacific Air Forces commander, a gift as Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi, right, watches during the general’s visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, at the city office in Misawa City, Japan, May 10, 2018. The general reassured Taneichi of PACAF’s commitment to Misawa, recalling his time as commander and the ‘two cultures--one community’ approach to life in Misawa, which remains in existence today. O’Shaughnessy said strengthening the command’s alliances and partnerships is a strategic priority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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“Still my mayor”

U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, left, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, shakes hands with Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi, right, during a visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, at the city office in Misawa City, Japan, May 10, 2018. The general reassured Taneichi of PACAF’s commitment to Misawa, recalling his time as commander and the ‘two cultures--one community’ approach to life in Misawa, which remains in existence today. O’Shaughnessy said strengthening the command’s alliances and partnerships is a strategic priority. He added that PACAF’s goal is to facilitate enhanced security cooperation and interoperability among allied nations across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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PACAF commander arrives at Misawa

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and his staff greet U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces commander, as he arrives at Misawa Air Base, Japan, for a base visit and commander’s call May 10, 2018. O’Shaughnessy visited with Airmen to highlight the strategic importance of the region and longstanding regional partnerships, the great strides PACAF has made, and the contributions of PACAF Airmen. He also emphasized the importance of its Airmen’s vital role in ensuring regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Airmen salute the General

Three Team Misawa Airmen salute U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and USAF Brig. Gen. Jeffrey C. Bozard, right, the 5th Air Force vice commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 2, 2018. Bozard reminded service members that building international relationships contributes to airpower capabilities and mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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The general speaks with pilots

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with USAF Brig. Gen. Jeffrey C. Bozard, right, the 5th Air Force vice commander, during a base tour at the 35th Operations Support Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 2, 2018. Bozard visited a multitude of squadrons around base that gave service members a chance to display their enthusiasm for their jobs and work ethic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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