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Carrying to save mannequin lives

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Kenta Takahashi, a 1st Training Unit indirect fire infantryman, from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, carries a 180-pound mannequin during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018,. The JGSDF uses programs like their basic English course to invest time in their members to learn the basics of English in order to enhance mission execution during future bilateral engagements. Not only did the JGSDF members practice their English, but they embedded with their U.S. Air Force counterparts, who taught them how to perform their day-to-day duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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What does this do

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Seijiro Kaharu, a 1st Training Unit battle management system operator from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, taps a second stage regulator during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. During their time on Misawa AB, JGSDF Soldiers learned how U.S. and Japan service members work together to accomplish tasks and bring new ideas to enhance execution tactics. Misawa Air Base hosts the exchanges with JGSDF personnel twice a year, allowing their basic English course students to immerse in an English-speaking military environment, further improving the relationship between the two forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Fellowship with friendly firefighters

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soliders from 1st Training Unit, Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, and U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, pause for a photo during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. During their full day of relationship building, Airmen showed their JGSDF counterparts their unique jobs and shared how to accomplish their duties, allowing JGSDF Soldiers the opportunity to use a variety of new English words to increase their communication skills. By bridging the gap between the two languages, Team Misawa can better integrate with all branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force increasing mission fluidity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Breathe it in

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Seijiro Kaharu, a 1st Training Unit battle management system operator from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, tests a gas mask seal during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. Approximately 20 members from Camp Higashi-Chitose transition through three levels, basic, intermediate and advanced, of the JGSDF English program. As a part of their basic English course curriculum, Misawa provides an opportunity for the JGSDF members to apply their acquired language skills by grouping JGSDF members together with their U.S. Air Force counterparts who perform similar jobs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Sometimes it’s good to be heavy

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers from the 1st Training Unit at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, tour a front end loader and a v-plow with U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018,. Misawa AB works with JGSDF Soldiers to complete their basic English course final evaluation by attending a career field exchange with their U.S. Air Force counterparts practicing military English terms. The course, held at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, enhances future bilateral missions and enables seamless execution by breaking down social barriers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Bedding Down

U.S. Air Force Airmen cover an F-16 Fighting Falcon’s exhaust during exercise COPE NORTH at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 23, 2018. COPE NORTH is a long-standing exercise designed to strengthen relationships in the Indo-Pacific region through air operations, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief training. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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Bedding Down

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gage Putman, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, examines a panel on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise COPE NORTH at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 23, 2018. COPE NORTH is a long-standing exercise designed to strengthen relationships in the Indo-Pacific region through air operations, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief training. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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Rolled Up

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Satterfield, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical and environmental specialist journeyman, rolls up a hose during exercise COPE NORTH at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 23, 2018. COPE NORTH is a long-standing exercise designed to strengthen relationships in the Indo-Pacific region through air operations, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief training. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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Putting on the tags

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julie Miranda, 14th Airman Maintenance Unit weapons loader, safes an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise COPE NORTH at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 23, 2018. COPE NORTH is a long-standing exercise designed to strengthen relationships in the Indo-Pacific region through air operations, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief training. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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Recovery

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Kovacs, Jr., 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, recovers an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise COPE NORTH at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 23, 2018. COPE NORTH is a long-standing exercise designed to strengthen relationships in the Indo-Pacific region through air operations, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief training. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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Shine bright like a diamond

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 35th Fighter Wing prepares for take-off during Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Approximately 300 JGSDF assigned to the 1st Air Defense Artillery Brigade at Okushiri Island, Japan, participated in the exercise with more than 40 pilots and 18 electronic warfare officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Going Growlers Grace the sky

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler with the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, takes off during Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Through joint, bilateral planning and mission execution, approximately 300 JGSDF assigned to the 1st Air Defense Artillery Brigade alongside 40 pilots and 18 electronic warfare officers practiced their suppression of enemy air defense and counter air defense skills among the skies at Okushiri Island, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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It just flew on by

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 35th Fighter Wing takes off during exercise Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. The 14th Fighter Squadron F-16s, U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force banded together to practice an array of offensive firepower during exercise Iron Spear, Oct. 11 through 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Clouds, jets and missions

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 35th Fighter Wing prepares for take-off during Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Pilots from the 14th Fighter Squadron and U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler with the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, flew a total of 66 sorties over three days during exercise Iron Spear, pitting Misawa's Wild Weasels against the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in simulated combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Just breathe

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Forystek, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, attaches his oxygen breathing mask before flight during exercise Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Iron Spear is an annual exercise testing the reliability and viability of the 35th Fighter Wing F-16s and pilots’ tactics against surface-to-air missile threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Slow and steady wins

Branden Yamada, a 35th Force Support Squadron fitness center recreation specialist, swings through the monkey bars on the Alpha Warrior obstacle course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2017. In conjunction with American Day, three Alpha Warrior professionals visited Misawa AB to host an obstacle course competition for the base. A permanent obstacle course, similar to the one used during this competition, is installed at the Freedom Fitness Center for daily use by Team Misawa members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Signing autographs

Brittany Reid, an Alpha Warrior professional, signs a card at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2017. Reid, who previously competed on the show American Ninja Warrior, traveled to Misawa AB with two other Alpha Warrior professionals in order to host an obstacle course competition for Team Misawa members. Alpha Warrior is a program that provides both training and application of obstacle fitness for civilians and military around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Sign and dine

Brent Steffensen, the Alpha Warrior managing partner, signs autographs with Airmen prior to participating in the Alpha Warrior obstacle course challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2017. Steffenson, who previously competed on the show American Ninja Warrior, traveled to Misawa AB with two other Alpha Warrior professionals in order to host an obstacle course competition for Team Misawa members. Alpha Warrior is a program that provides both training and application of obstacle fitness for civilians and military around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Letting it out the back end

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Magno, a 35th Surgical Services Squadron aerospace medical services technician, directs personnel to receive simulated patients during a medical readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. The exercise tested medical personnel’s ability to respond to a mass casualty incident as well as quickly work with other units to sustain lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Maybe a zombie

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marissa Tooze, a 35th Medical Group dental technician, acts as a simulated patient during a medical readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. All squadrons with the group flexed their knowledge and skills, bringing quality care to simulated patients and carrying out rapid responses to various scenarios practiced during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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