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Students from Edgren Middle High School perform a dance routine during the first day of school kickoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2022. The event consisted of dance performances from students along with staff faculty and base leadership welcome speeches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael P. Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Teresa Hahn, Sollars Elementary School principle, ring a handbell during the first day of school at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2022. The bells are rung by hand to mark the beginning of the school day and first class period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael P. Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, wishes Sollars Elementary School students a good school year during the first day of school at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2022. The event had staff faculty, base leadership, and the school's mascot welcome each student as they made their way to class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael P. Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, greets students walking to class in front of an Edgren Middle High School sign during the first day of school at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2022. In 2021, the school underwent a $33-million renovation, combining former Misawa High School, Edgren Middle School and sixth graders from Sollars Elementary School into one institution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Leadership from Misawa Air Base play the tubular bells during the first day of school at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2022. The bells are rung by hand to mark the beginning of the school day and first class period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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A set of tubular bells and mallets wait to be played during the first day of school at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2022. Although most bells are played over the the public address system throughout the year, it is common tradition to ring a bell by hand on the first school day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Preparing to speak

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Dammeier, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, listens to a speech during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. Dammeier thanked the Misawa City communities for their continued support and wished the more than 300 firefighters and volunteers a safe year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Dammeier and Maita

U.S Air Force Lt. Col. David Dammeier, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, talks with Koichiro Maita, Misawa City vice mayor, before giving speeches during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. The 35th CES leadership received an opportunity to greet Misawa City’s officials during tea time. Afterward, fire department committee members and leaders wished everyone a safe New Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Tooting your horn

Misawa City Brass Band musicians perform a song during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. Approximately 20 members played songs as fire department teams paraded around the block. After the parade, an official ceremony occurred to wish the city and Misawa Air Base’s Fire Department a safe year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Fire trucks and families

Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony attendants Ichika Kannoji and his daughter, Kiraki, watch fire trucks during a parade at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. During the event, locals viewed the fire drills and enjoyed music played by the Misawa City Brass Band members. Misawa Air Base joins the local community in many New Year celebrations to take advantage of the cross-cultural opportunity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Line of fire support

Misawa City volunteer firefighters line up during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. Misawa City’s fire department units include more than 300 trained professionals and various volunteers who make up individual supporting committees. Many locals attended the parade in order to wish the city and Misawa Air Base’s Fire Department a safe year as they continue to fight fires and protect homes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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1095 35th CES CC and Fire Chief

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Dammeier, left, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, and Master Sgt. Damean Moore, a 35th CES fire chief, walk side-by-side during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. Team Misawa’s fire department units joined together to celebrate the New Year through a short fire demonstration, a parade and speeches, wishing all firefighters and their supporters a successful and prosperous year. During the events, local community members gathered to cheer on the dispatch teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Shut it up

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter closes a hatch on a fire truck during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. Along with the Misawa City fire department units, the 35th CES showcased their response times to emergencies. After the demonstration, first responders paraded around the block to say hello to locals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Emblem on top

A Misawa City Fire Department emblem adorned a firefighter’s uniform during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. The emblem signifies a member as a firefighter. Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi took time to salute all firefighters and supporting units to honor them for their duty and dedication while the fire department showed local spectators their swift ability to respond to an alert call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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A pendant like no other

A Misawa City Fire Department pin hangs on a firefighter’s uniform during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. The pendant recognizes and distinguishes firefighters who have dedicated more than 15 years of work to their profession. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Honor and salute

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department salute Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. During the ceremony, Misawa Air Base and Misawa City leadership along with many firefighters wished all participants a successful and safe year, while the city mayor greeted each unit who works to keep the city safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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To honor them too

Orika Saryuya, a Japanese national, salutes during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi took time to salute all firefighters and supporting units to honor them for their duty and dedication while the fire department showed local spectators their swift ability to respond to an alert call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Just stand still

A Misawa City Fire Department firefighter stands by during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Misawa City and Misawa Air Base firefighters paraded around the streets to display their equipment and vehicles used to defend the city against fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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It's time to go

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shane Perkins, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, lifts a door up to reach for fire equipment during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Misawa Air Base partners with the Misawa City Fire Department to fight flames and keep the city safe. Both teams participated in the ceremony to culturally connect and strengthen bonds between the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Flags on the street

Misawa City fire department volunteers post flags during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Misawa City invited 35th Fighter Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing leadership to the event, providing opportunities to honor those who lost their lives in line of duty and wish firefighters a safe and successful year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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