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Safekeeping information

Lance Guedry, the 35th Fighter Wing Information Protection chief, unlocks a safe at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2019. Along with protecting information, the 35 FW IP office works hand-in-hand with the 35th Communications Squadron cybersecurity office to control unclassified data. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Information protection chief

Lance Guedry, the 35th Fighter Wing information protection chief, pauses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2019. The services offered in IP include background investigations for clearance eligibility and protection of classified material through information review. These protection measures ensure sensitive information isn’t revealed to adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Stirring, stirring

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Tomoyo Kato, a 27th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron nutritionist, stirs food in a large kettle during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2018. The exchange group split into pairs to learn the similarities and differences between each other’s occupations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Corny and happy

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ty’Lacia Berard, a 35th Force Support Squadron food specialist, helps Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Tomoyo Kato, a 27th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron nutritionist, create a corn starch mix during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2018. Kato learned how to make larger portions of meals for thousands of Airmen, whereas she normally only makes meals for approximately 300 personnel at her unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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All but one

Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force personnel follow a technical order for cable alignment during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2018. The 35th Fighter Wing hosts these events in order to facilitate growth among the U.S. and its allies, while bonding together in a professional environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Where it all aligns

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Yuki Satake, a 4th Air Defense Missile Group measure equipment maintenance technician, prepares to align cables for an avionics systems test during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2018. The 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics intermediate systems shop, who support aircraft by screening, testing and repairing avionics components, was one of many units to participate in the BEP. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Group photo for the win

Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force personnel stand united for a group photo during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2018. The group split into pairs to learn the differences and similarities of each other’s careers over the course of 10 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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The first engagement

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff. Sgt. Kanazu Kumano, an Air Support Command Fuchu Sub Base dining facility menu creator, listens to introductions during a Bilateral Exchange Program visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2018. During the BEP, JASDF members from various bases partnered with Misawa AB Airmen to work together and further enhance each other’s mission tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Talk on the walk

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, talks into a hand-held transceiver at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. The device is used to communicate with other personnel in different areas with information such as details of a jet's readiness status. One of the duties as a maintenance officer is to formulate maintenance plans meeting the flight schedule and conduct inspections on the flightline to ensure the mission can be executed in a safe and timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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CP!

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, left, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, and Staff Sgt. Kevin Golden, right, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance dedicated crew chief, pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. The panther’s paw hand sign is a homage to Eldridge, the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron’s pet panther in Vietnam. Eldridge later became the official mascot of the 13th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Exchanging words

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Pedrick, left, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, right, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, greet each other at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. Dacpano enjoys talking with Airmen and checking up on them. For her, being around maintainers is always a humbling experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Plane mode

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. Aircraft maintenance officers are responsible for the repair of disabled aircraft and ground equipment. As a child, Dacpano knew she wanted to be in the military, coming from a long blue line of family members who also served. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Standing on the jet

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, poses for a photo on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. AMU officers do more than just directing essential maintenance operations; they implement crucial aircraft inspections and deliver combat support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Master Sgt. Shota Nakano, Tohoku Sub Base, Tohoku, Japan, explosive ordnance disposal instructor, inspects an unexploded ordnance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2018. A class of 3rd Air Wing personnel and the Tohoku EOD unit came to Misawa AB and underwent a focused training on how to perform reconnaissance operations on UXOs. They came to strengthen their foundational techniques in order to bring their knowledge back to their units and overall enhance future bilateral missions between the U.S. and JASDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Airmen with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing weapons maintenance technicians, Tohoku Sub Base, Tohoku, Japan,explosive ordnance disposal instructors, and the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD team pose for a group photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2018. For two days U.S. Air Force EOD technicians educated JASDF personnel of the basics on unexploded ordnances by going through classroom lectures to share how to classify different UXOs, practice searching for detonated ordnances and how to properly dispose of them. The teams worked hand-in- hand with each other, fortifying their bilateral teamwork and increasing the swiftness of their techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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An inert foreign rocket lays exposed during unexploded ordnance disposal reconnaissance training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2018. During the training, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal teams worked with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen from the 3rd Air Wing and the Tohoku Subordinate Base, Tohoku, Japan, EOD unit to practice executing a bilateral mission together. They also took the time to train newer JASDF personnel on foundational methods of UXO reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing weapons maintenance technicians and Tohoku Sub Base, Tohoku, Japan, explosive ordnance disposal instructors, listen to an explanation of an ordnance during an EOD training course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2018. A group of 11 members came to enhance their knowledge on various ordnances as well as practice their English-speaking skills for future bilateral missions. The class covered searching, identifying and recovering unexploded ordnances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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A fuse remains exposed on an inert sub-munition bomblet during a bilateral explosive ordnance disposal training class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2018. A group of 11 Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing weapons maintenance technicians and Tohoku Sub Base, Tohoku, Japan explosive ordnance disposal instructors, participated in the class. As a part of their training, personnel had to identify 20 various types of unexploded ordnances while knowing how different components make up the ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Miller, left, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal NCO in charge, explains the makeup of a Russian bomb to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Master Sgt. Tomomune Segawa, a Tohoku EOD School instructor, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2018. Tohoku instructors attended the course in order to better their ordnance disposal skills for future bilateral missions. Once complete, the instructors took their newly gained knowledge and delivered it to their units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing weapons maintenance technicians and Tohoku Sub Base, Tohoku, Japan, explosive ordnance disposal instructors classify an inert unexploded ordnance as a part of their EOD training school requirements at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2018. In order to better protect Japan and its allies, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD flight trained instructors from JASDF Tohoku EOD School the basics of identifying and responding to UXOs. Despite the language barrier, all members took away knowledge to bring back to their units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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