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On the lookout

Master Sgt. Hiroki Handa, a 3rd Air Wing aircraft maintenance craftsman, looks around the nature trail for trash at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2017. Misawa squadrons participated in resiliency day by holding their own events, which focused on elements of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness, but the 35th Fighter Wing Staff Agencies’ activities included a luncheon and nature trail cleanup with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Cut it

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Kirmis, the 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, cuts off a branch on the nature trail at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2017. The 35th Fighter Wing Staff Agencies and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, 3rd Air Wing, partnered together to clean up a nature trail on base to ensure the trail was clear of trash and other hazardous items. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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In the glow light

Master Sgt. Hiroki Handa, a 3rd Air Wing aircraft maintenance craftsman, looks around the nature trail for trash at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2017. The 35th Fighter Wing’s resiliency day included a luncheon and nature trail cleanup with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, as part of an effort to further reinforce the strong bonds between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Line up

Members from the 35th Security Forces Squadron reach for dodgeballs at the middle of the court at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2017. The 35th SFS’s goal for their resiliency day was to teach Airmen to be more flexible, creative, and positive toward change by displaying those techniques in games Airmen may have never played before. Being able to unwind for a day helped Airmen get stress off their shoulders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Views from the tower

Spectators prepare to observe a demonstration by six F-16 Fighting Falcons pilots during the annual Range Day event at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. The event allowed families to see the 35th Fighter Wing and mission up-close through flight exhibitions and demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Pure excitement

Logan, daughter of Lt. Col. Matthew Kenkel, 14th Fighter Squadron commander, reacts to seeing her dad fly over during Range Day at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. Through an F-16 demonstration team performance, an equipment demonstration by the fire station, explosive ordnance disposal team and more, Range Day allowed family members what their loved ones do everyday (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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CATM

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jacob Jeremy Pascual, 35th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, explains functions of the weapons used by security forces members during Range Day at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. Range Day demonstrated the combat capability of the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons as well as the support offered to these squadrons by units such as weather, aircrew flight equipment and explosive ordnance disposal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Look! An F-16

Team Misawa members watch as the F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots demonstrate strafing runs and bombing techniques during Range Day at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. Range Day is a yearly event coordinated by the 35th Operations Support Squadron, allowing Misawa personnel and families to receive an insider’s look into how Team Misawa accomplishes the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Dropping bombs

A U.S. Air Force 14th Fighter Squadron pilot deploys two two-thousand pound inert bombs from his F-16 Fighting Falcon at Draughon Range during a Range Day event in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. During the F-16 demonstration, pilots performed strafing runs and bombing techniques in order to show Team Misawa members how the pilots utilize the range and air space around the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Taking in the rotunda

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, stands in the middle of the U.S. Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2017. The Air Force Chief of Staff’s office teamed up with the Air Force Legislative Liaison office to create a program giving first-time wing commanders the opportunity to visit members of Capitol Hill and express installation concerns. This program helps establish and enhance long-lasting relationships with elected officials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Indulging in history

U.S. Air Force Capt. Benjamin Walters, left, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, and Col. R. Scott Jobe, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, view sculptures in the United States Capitol crypt in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2017. During a visit to Capitol Hill, 35th FW leadership discussed issues Team Misawa personnel endure, such as operational and fleet readiness, aging infrastructure and quality of life concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Talking shop

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chuck Frizzell, left, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, and Col. R. Scott Jobe, center, the 35th FW commander, speak with Maj. Gen. Steven Basham, the Air Force Legislative Liaison director, after meeting with various senators and representatives in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2017. Basham is charged with the responsibility to be the liaison between the Air Force and Congress on all Air Force programs, air and space weapons systems and issues. Additionally, he and his team prepare the Secretary, Chief of Staff of the Air Force or other senior leaders for Capitol Hill engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Photo time

(From left to right) U.S. Air Force Capt. Benjamin Walters, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, Chief Master Sgt. Chuck Frizzell, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, Guam Representative Madeleine Bordallo, Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th FW commander, and Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman, a 35th FW Public Affairs photojournalist, pose for a photo after an office call in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2017. Bordallo is on the Committee of Armed Services and is the ranking member within the Subcommittee on Readiness, which oversees all military services, military readiness, training, construction and family housing concerns. (Courtesy photo)
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Discussions

Alaska Representative Don Young speaks with Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Chuck Frizzell, the 35th FW command chief, and Capt. Benjamin Walters, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, during an office call in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2017. During a visit to Capitol Hill, 35th FW leadership discussed issues Team Misawa personnel endure, such as operational and fleet readiness, aging infrastructure and quality of life concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Checked off the list

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Chojnacki, left, and Tech. Sgt. Laura Valentstein, both 176th Fighter Squadron F-110 jet engine mechanics, based out of Madison, Wisconsin, perform a final engine inspection at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. The 176th FS personnel worked approximately 4,000 hours in order to support their squadron deployed to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, enabling a greater force of deterrence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Technical Order

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Laura Valentstein, a 175th Fighter Squadron F-110 jet engine mechanic, based out of Madison, Wisconsin, reads a technical order at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Valenstein is one of four Airmen from the 176th Fighter Squadron who is here supporting the 176th Fighter Squadron, repairing their F-110 jet engine models using Misawa AB’s centralized repair facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Fidgeting with aircraft engines

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Clements, a 176th Fighter Squadron F-110 jet engine mechanic, based out of Madison, Wisconsin, inserts a pin into an engine transfer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 06, 2017. Under the Pacific Air Forces’ Theater Security Package, the 115th Fighter Wing deployed to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, for three months and four of their Airmen traveled to Misawa AB to utilize the only centralized repair facility in the Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Big jet check

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Chojnacki, left, and Tech. Sgt. Laura Valentstein, both 176th Fighter Ssquadron F-110 jet engine mechanics, based out of Madison, Wisconsin, perform a final engine inspection at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. The guardsmen deployed to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, under the U.S. Air Force’s Theater Security Package, but traveled to Misawa AB to fix engines used by their unit, which is currently deployed to Kunsan AB, as well as engines belonging to Misawa, Osan and Kunsan Air Bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie)
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Blue goop

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Laura Valentstein, a 176th Fighter Squadron F-110 jet engine mechanic, based out of Madison, Wisconsin, dips a cotton swab into blue dye at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. After an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine is certified as fully-functional at Misawa AB’s centralized repair facility, the egine’s primary sections are marked with blue dye during the final inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Dim Light

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Nyugen, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, grabs a paint scraper created by the 35th MXS at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2017. The new innovation takes away from having to constantly replace and order parts while being more cost efficient. A whole sheet of plastic can be created for about 100 dollars and last 10 times longer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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