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Preparing protective gear

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaquille Montague, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, dons protective gear during a simulated aircraft crash at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. Firefighters rushed to the scene after receiving notification and assisted 35th Medical Group personnel with smiulated injured personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Concentration during exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Journey Adams, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, observes the mock aircraft crash scene at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. The exercise channeled bilateral emergency response procedures among the USAF and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, potentially occurring during the upcoming air show on Sept. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Bilateral emergency exercise

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force first responders tend to simulated injured personnel after a mock aircraft crash at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. The exercise channeled bilateral emergency response procedures among the USAF and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, potentially occurring during the upcoming air show on Sept. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Simulated aircraft crash

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Medical Group tend to simulated injured personnel during the annual bilateral air fest emergency management exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. The exercise channeled bilateral emergency procedures among the USAF and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, potentially occurring during the upcoming air show on Sept. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Tending to the injured

U.S. Air Force Airman Androwa Mikhail, left, and Senior Airman Ian Cyr, right, both 35th Medical Operations Squadron emergency medical technicians, tend to a simulated injured personnel after a mock aircraft crash at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. The exercise channeled bilateral emergency response procedures among the USAF and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, potentially occurring during the upcoming air show on Sept. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Apprehending a suspect

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing security members apprehend a simulated security threat at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. In addition to the mock crash, Japan Air Self-Defense Force members conducted a mock improvised explosive device exercise, ensuring entry-to-base procedures were perfected prior to the upcoming air show. After discovering the simulated IED, U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal members rushed to the scene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Standing their ground

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing security member reinforces a cordon during a simulated security threat at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. In addition to the mock crash, JASDF members conducted a mock improvised explosive device exercise, perfecting entry-to-base procedures prior to the upcoming air show on Sept. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Lighting the way

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David McLemore, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, takes out new lighting for a broken sign at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2017. Every morning the airfield lighting team, consisting of McLemore and Japanese partner Sawagami Kenichi, a 35th CES airfield light team member, goes to base operations to get a list of broken lighting and signs. McLemore inspected one of the signs on the list and realized a light inside needed to be replaced, ensuring runway safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Getting the repairs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Sanchez, left, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations supervisor, hands Airman 1st Class David McLemore, right, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, a list of broken runway lights and signs at Misawa Air Base Japan, Aug. 23, 2017. Every morning the airfield lighting team, consisting of McLemore and Japanese partner Sawagami Kenichi, a 35th CES airfield light team member, goes to base operations to get a list of broken lighting and signs, from there they repair those damages and continue searching the rest of the flight line for any lighting discrepancies, fixing all issues they can on the spot—ensuring runway functionality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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repairing lights

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David McLemore, right, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, and Japanese National Sawagami Kenichi, left, a 35th CES airfield light team member, refurbishes lighting fixtures at Misawa Air Base Japan, Aug. 23, 2017. McLemore and Kenichi spend most of the day on the flight line looking for broken or burnt out components, repairing them on the spot. Once complete on the flight line, they go back to the vault where they refurbish broken lighting fixtures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Flushed edge lighting unit

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David McLemore, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, removes a light from a flushed edge light at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2017. Flushed edge lighting provides pilots with the edge of the runway, enabling them to properly take-off and land. Without the airfield lighting team the entire mission is endangered of coming to an abrupt halt and can threaten the life of a pilot if not repaired in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Attaching housing unit

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David McLemore, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, tightens a screw on new lighting circuit board at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2017. McLemore is a part of a two-man team who look at every light on the runway, taxiway and flight line, ensuring maximum safety for every pilot who takes-off or lands. The two work with airfield management and the tower to send power to each of the different lighting components to ensure all lights are fully functional. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Tightening a screw

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David McLemore, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, tightens a screw on a sign at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2017. Mclemore is part of a two-man team that looks at every light on the runway, taxiway and flight line, ensuring maximum safety for every pilot who takes-off or lands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Bilateral light repairs

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David McLemore, right, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, removes part of the sign while Japanese National Sawagami Kenichi, left, a 35th CES airfield light team member, holds the top-housing of the sign at Misawa Air Base Japan, Aug. 23, 2017. McLemore and Kenichi repaired two burnt out lightbulbs as part of a broken lighting list given to the lighting team by airfield management. Airfield management conducts a nightly inspection, writing discrepancies down and repairing problems as well as scouring the runway for any other lighting issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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And here’s where the oxygen goes

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Tillman, a 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, explains how his section sustains a pilot’s life during flying operations as part of the Wenatchee Valley Delegate visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. Tillman joined several others from the 35th Maintenance Group and 13th Fighter Squadron during a base familiarization demonstration for the group from Wenatchee Valley, Washington. The visitors included city mayors, college and high school students, and respective family members touring Misawa City during their annual cultural exchanged visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Good to meet you!

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Carter, a 35th Maintenance Group weapons lead crew member, talks with a group of delegates from Wenatchee Valley, Washington, during their base familiarization tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. The delegates, consisting of city mayors, college and high school students, and respective family members, visit Misawa City annually highlighting the legacy of community relations initiated by the historic Miss Veedol flight in 1931. The flight was the first non-stop transpacific flight by two Americans from Wenatchee, Washington, and who took off from Misawa City, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Ooof! This is heavy!

High school students visiting Misawa City with a delegation from Wenatchee Valley, Washington, attempt to lift an F-16 Fighting Falcon’s missile during their tour of Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. The students, joined by their city’s mayors and respective families members visited the base during the group’s annual cultural exchange with Misawa City. The partnership between the two cities dates back to 1931 when Clyde Pangborn and his co-pilot Hugh Herndon flew the first non-stop transpacific flight originating from a beach in Misawa City and 200 hours later landed in Wenatchee, Washington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Quick honey, pose!

The grandmother of a high school student takes her granddaughter’s photo as Col. Paul Kirmis, the 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, explains what it’s like flying in an F-16 Fighting Falcon in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region during the Wenatchee Valley delegation visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. Kirmis explained the wing’s significance in the Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility and how his wing plays a vital role enemy deference throughout the theater. For many of the delegates, this was their first time visiting Misawa City and the base. One student said seeing what the installation does and the dedication of the service members working and living here means so much to her and her family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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“We’re flying decoys with big bombs”

U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott Pippin, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, explains the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission and their heritage as “Wild Weasels” while talking with Wenatchee Valley delegates visiting Misawa City during their annual cultural exchange tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. The visitors, consisting of city mayors, college and high school students, and respective family members, visit Misawa City annually highlighting the legacy of community relations initiated by the historic Miss Veedol flight in 1931. The flight was the first non-stop transpacific flight by two Americans from Wenatchee, Washington, and who took off from Misawa City, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Donning the red man suit

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Johnathan Rogers, a 35th Security Forces Squadron unit training scheduler, dons a red man suit during an augmentee course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2017. The red man training exercise included, learning how to use a baton for exercise and real-world scenarios. The augmentee course also covers security forces concepts, operations, weapons safety, use of lethal or non-lethal force, communication procedures, handcuffing vehicle searches and other tasks Airmen may encounter on-duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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