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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “BANTAM” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team commander, and his spouse, Brandy Smith, pose with an air festival attendee of Misawa Air Fest at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. The air fest gave community members an opportunity to see various aircraft, meet military personnel and observe ground and aerial demonstrations, encompassing the power of the joint and bilateral forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, gives an opening ceremony speech for Misawa Air Fest at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. Misawa Air Fest is an opportunity for the community to see the capabilities and performance of both U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

A U.S. Air Force member assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, “Samurais”, dons recreational samurai-style armor and poses with a Misawa Air Fest attendee at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. Events such as Misawa Air Fest provide opportunities to foster the relationship between U.S. and the local Japanese community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

A U.S. Marine Corps pilot sits atop a CH-47 Chinook and waves at attendees during the 2023 Misawa Air Fest at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. Misawa Air Base hosts the Misawa Air Fest every year to provide the local community the opportunity to see aircraft fly overhead and interact with military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Beating of hte drum

A parade participate plays a taiko drum during the community parade at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2020. The Misawa Community Action Team hosted the 2020 Misawa Community Parade: Standing Stronger Together to boost morale and unity, demonstrating community resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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All the candy

Children collect candy thrown by parade participants during the community parade at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2020. The Misawa Commanders Action Team brought base members together while maintaining COVID-19 restrictions to congratulate the graduating seniors of Edgren High School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Waving to the crowd

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, waves to members of Team Misawa during a community parade at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2020. The parade served as a way to enhance community resiliency in the face of COVID-19, highlight first responders and celebrate Edgren High School seniors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Cheering from the sidelines

Children watch the community parade at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2020. From U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force leadership to the children of the child development center, Team Misawa members cheered, clapped and shouted in support of the Edgren High School seniors and first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Firefighter USAF Misawa AB

A U.S. Air Force fire protection helmet sits on the ground in front of a fire truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2019. Airman 1st Class Adam Cardona, a Dallas, Texas, native, attended firefighter training for three months prior to receiving orders to his first base, Misawa AB, which resulted in him feeling anxious. However, he found solace through the welcoming embrace of local American and Japanese community members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Firefighter with transportation

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Cardona, a 35th Civil Engineer fire protection journeyman, pauses for a photo in front of a fire truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2019. Cardona’s leadership makes training exercises a top priority to improve base readiness and enhance his professional growth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Driving with Cardona

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Cardona, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman, drives a fire truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2019. Cardona came to Misawa AB a year and half ago and has made Misawa feel like home by enjoying activities such as sightseeing, firework displays and local eateries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Firefighter of the USAF

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Cardona, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman, pauses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2019. The Dallas, Texas, native attended firefighter training for three months prior to receiving orders to his first base, Misawa AB, which resulted in him feeling anxious, but he found solace through the welcoming embrace of local American and Japanese community members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Fire truck 6 for the win

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Cardona, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman, poses for a photo on a fire truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2019. Cardona has been stationed at Misawa AB for a year and a half and enjoys readiness training exercises with his shop because it enhances his work skillset, knowledge and understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Floats light up the sky

Attendees walk around during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. Event attendees enjoyed paper mache decorations, live musical performances, basketball games and a variety of food vendors in addition to socializing and connecting with each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Festival with friends

A group of U.S. service members pose in traditional Japanese kimonos during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. This wide sleeve loose robe is typically worn as a formal garment for special occasions. Attendees participated in a Yukata fashion contest, displaying the garment for judges and audience members to observe and enjoy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Host having a laugh

Shumi Kaufman, left, a 35th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center intercultural coordinator, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tony Rodeback, an Armed Forces Network – Misawa producer, introduce contestants of the yukata fashion show during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. The fashion show featured a variety of guests wearing colorful and traditional Japanese summer kimonos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Wooden action figure

An action figure, ‘Mokko Fighter,’ stands on a table during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. The user controlled the wooden figure’s arms and legs to simulate a dancing or fighting performance for guest. This attraction compares to a modern-day puppet show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Oodles of noodles

A paper strip, called, “tanzaku,” hangs on a tree during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. Attendees wrote their wishes on the colored pieces of paper. The color red represents gratefulness, blue represents morality, yellow represents trust, white represents responsibility and black represents studiousness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Make a wish

Tsukuda Kazuhito, a food vendor cook, prepares yakisoba noodles during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. The festival offered traditional Japanese food items such as octopus balls called, “takoyori,” meat on a stick called, “yakitori” and fried chicken called, “kara-age.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Floating on

A fukinagashi streamer hangs on a bamboo post during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. Japan’s Tanabata “Star Festival” originated from an ancient Chinese legend about two lovers: Princess Orihime, the Vega star who weaved clouds, and Hikoboshi, the Altair star, a cattle herder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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