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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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Goal in the hole

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Zechariah Coe, left, the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of the fuels service center, and Airman 1st Class Aitofele Sunia, right, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel system apprentice, hoist a Special Olympics athlete up during the 31st Annual Special Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2017. The basketball station was one of the many stations included during the event. Athletes also participated in running, soccer, bean toss and badminton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Filled with accomplishment

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, hands out medals during the 31st Annual Special Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2017. At the end of the event, an award ceremony took place recognizing awarded to participants of the Special Olympics for their work during the games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Tatts for days

Misty Fletcher, an Edgren High School student, draws stickers and temporary tattoos on attendees during the 31st Annual Special Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2017. During the event, a tattoo station was available where participants could pick out numerous amounts of pictures to get drawn onto them. There were no limits to how many stickers a participant could get. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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All claps

Mizuki Kamimura, a Special Olympics participant, claps during the medal presentation ceremony during the 31st Annual Special Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2017. The ceremony awarded participants of the Special Olympics for their work during the games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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U.S. Embassy representatives tour Misawa AB

Rachel Brunette-Chen, left, the Consulate General of the United States of America Sapporo, Japan, and Heather Wallach, right, the U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Japan, political military affairs political officer, tour the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2017. During the tour, both Brunette-Chen and Wallach spoke with U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th FW commander, about the base’s relationship with the local Japanese community and what plans Jobe envisions for the wing in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Embassy representatives tour Misawa AB

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Naoki Aizawa, a 3rd Air Wing F-2 Mitsubishi pilot, speaks with U.S. embassy representatives at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2017. The visit provided the U.S. representatives with a chance to see the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission up close as well as survey the strong U.S., Japan partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Embassy representatives tour Misawa AB

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Naoki Aizawa, left, speaks with Heather Wallach, right, the U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Japan, political military affairs political officer, during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2017. The F-2 Mitsubishi is a multirole fighter derived from the U.S. Air Force's F-16 Fighting Falcon, which highlights the two nations' bilateral partnership and the mission focus at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Embassy representatives tour Misawa AB

U.S. Embassy representatives speak with U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2017. The representatives examined an F-16 Fighting Falcon and a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 Mitsubishi, while learning the capabilities and various munitions each aircraft carries during sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Embassy representatives tour Misawa AB

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, talks with Rachel Brunette-Chen, center, the Consulate General of the United States of America Sapporo, Japan, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2017. During the visit, Airmen from the 35th FW and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing briefed Brunette-Chen on Team Misawa’s capabilities in providing a strong presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Embassy representatives tour Misawa AB

Rachel Brunette-Chen, the Consulate General of the United States of America Sapporo, Japan, looks at munitions during a base tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2017. Along with viewing a multitude of munitions, Brunette-Chen visited the flight line to see Team Misawa Airmen in action who execute 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to accomplish missions within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Jazz Ensemble performs for Misawa City

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Jazz Ensemble performs for Japanese nationals during the 29th Annual American Day celebration at the Misawa Civic Center in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 7, 2017. Approximately 100,000 guests enjoyed various booths organized by U.S. service members and the Japanese community, honing Misawa Air Base’s strong international bond with the country and community of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Hanging in there

A participate moves across a battering ram during an Alpha Warrior obstacle course, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2017. The obstacle course challenged many Airmen and their families to race against each other in a fun, different way. The course’s unique angle on exercising with the Alpha Warrior rig encouraged participants to practice the four domains of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Ears wide open to the sound of jazz

Japanese nationals listen to the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Jazz Ensemble during the 29th Annual American Day celebration at the Misawa Civic Center in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 7, 2017. Throughout the weekend, approximately 100,000 guests flocked the streets of Misawa City, while submerged in American culture and embracing international bonds. Events included live performances from Everclear and Vertical Horizon, a parade, various local performances and food stands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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An interview in front of a viper

A family is interviewed by NHK, a Japanese public broadcasting organization, in front of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 29th Annual American Day celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 8, 2017. Throughout the celebration, local nationals were given the opportunity to tour a portion of the base, learning about the mission and aircraft located at Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Bilateral air superiority

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s fly in formation during an aviation training relocation over Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2017. The week long bilateral exchange expounded on the already strong, partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Flight planning with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicolas De Wulf, the 13th Fighter Squadron readiness flight commander, discusses flight patterns with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2 pilots during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. Six F-16s and more than 300 personnel flew from Misawa Air Base to participate in a week long bilateral exercise with F-2 pilots. The purpose of the ATR on is to continue to expound on the already strong, partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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