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Go left, now right

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kathrine Ancheta, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. During the program, crew chiefs showed other Airmen what a workday on the flight line consists of. Tasks ranged from prepping for the day's flying followed by ensuring jets are ready for launch and recovering the plane after a sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Now we wait

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Erica Santo Domingo, left, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron installation deployment readiness cell, war reserve material officer, Airman 1st Class Kathrine Ancheta, center, and Airman 1st Class David Chairez, right, both 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs perform an inspection while an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine runs during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. During the program, crew chiefs showed other Airmen what a workday on the flight line consists of. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Walk around inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kathrine Ancheta, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a walk around inspection during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. This check is required before the first flight of the day to ensure all the major areas of the jet functions work. During the program, crew chiefs showed other Airmen what a workday on the flight line consists of. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Everything good?

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kathrine Ancheta, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, talks to a pilot through a muzzle microphone during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. Communication between a crew chief and pilot is vital for ensuring safety. During the program, crew chiefs showed other Airmen what a workday on the flight line consists of. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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This is different

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Erica Santo Domingo, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron installation deployment readiness cell, war reserve material officer, uses headset equipment for the first time during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. Communication between a crew chief and pilot is vital for ensuring safety. During the program, tasks ranged from prepping for the day's flying followed by ensuring jets are ready for launch and recovering the plane after a sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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All laughs

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Erica Santo Domingo, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron installation deployment readiness cell, war reserve material officer, laughs in excitement during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. The participants were chosen based upon their assigned 35th LRS jobs, in relation to flying operations. Tasks ranged from prepping for flights and ensuring jets are ready for launch and recovering the plane after a sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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On my way

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Colin Wagner, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, smiles on the way to the flight line during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. During the program, crew chiefs showed Airmen what a workday on the flight line consists of. Tasks ranged from prepping for flights and ensuring jets are ready for launch and recovering the plane after a sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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New experience

U.S. Air Force Capt. Gabriel Byrd, left, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, briefs 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen, right, who participated in the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. The program allows non-maintenance personnel on the flight line to understand and get first-hand experience on what maintainers encounter during their duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Spraying simulated fires

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Brunn, left, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, shows Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeants Kensuke Fujita, center, and Kenta Takahashi, right, how to properly handle a firehose during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. The program showcased Team Misawa’s ability to work together with any branch of the Japan Self-Defense Force. U.S. Air Force Airmen and JGSDF Soldiers worked on their communications skills cultivating a face-to-face friendly environment for future bilateral events with the Soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Mannequin carry them

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Kenta Takahashi, a 1st Training Unit indirect fire infantryman, from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, carries a child-sized mannequin during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. Team Misawa played a role in the course as native English speakers. For the majority of the JGSDF Soldiers, it is the first time interacting with American service members. The JGSDF Soldiers used the English they learned by asking questions and actively engaging with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Carrying to save mannequin lives

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Kenta Takahashi, a 1st Training Unit indirect fire infantryman, from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, carries a 180-pound mannequin during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018,. The JGSDF uses programs like their basic English course to invest time in their members to learn the basics of English in order to enhance mission execution during future bilateral engagements. Not only did the JGSDF members practice their English, but they embedded with their U.S. Air Force counterparts, who taught them how to perform their day-to-day duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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What does this do

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Seijiro Kaharu, a 1st Training Unit battle management system operator from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, taps a second stage regulator during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. During their time on Misawa AB, JGSDF Soldiers learned how U.S. and Japan service members work together to accomplish tasks and bring new ideas to enhance execution tactics. Misawa Air Base hosts the exchanges with JGSDF personnel twice a year, allowing their basic English course students to immerse in an English-speaking military environment, further improving the relationship between the two forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Fellowship with friendly firefighters

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soliders from 1st Training Unit, Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, and U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, pause for a photo during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. During their full day of relationship building, Airmen showed their JGSDF counterparts their unique jobs and shared how to accomplish their duties, allowing JGSDF Soldiers the opportunity to use a variety of new English words to increase their communication skills. By bridging the gap between the two languages, Team Misawa can better integrate with all branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force increasing mission fluidity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Breathe it in

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Seijiro Kaharu, a 1st Training Unit battle management system operator from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, tests a gas mask seal during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. Approximately 20 members from Camp Higashi-Chitose transition through three levels, basic, intermediate and advanced, of the JGSDF English program. As a part of their basic English course curriculum, Misawa provides an opportunity for the JGSDF members to apply their acquired language skills by grouping JGSDF members together with their U.S. Air Force counterparts who perform similar jobs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Sometimes it’s good to be heavy

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers from the 1st Training Unit at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, tour a front end loader and a v-plow with U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018,. Misawa AB works with JGSDF Soldiers to complete their basic English course final evaluation by attending a career field exchange with their U.S. Air Force counterparts practicing military English terms. The course, held at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, enhances future bilateral missions and enables seamless execution by breaking down social barriers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Knowledge exchange, firefighter with maintenance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaquille Montague, left, a firefighter with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, watches as Senior Airman Kelci Vo, an aerospace ground equipment journeyman with the 35th Maintenance Squadron, charges a diode for a M32A-60A gas turbine generator during Misawa’s first-ever career field exchange and shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2017. The generator is a 35th MXS AGE flight asset used to troubleshoot F-16 Fighting Falcons prior to takeoff. Montague joined five other Airmen who took part in Misawa’s first-ever career field exchange and shadow program. The initiative affords service members of all ranks from across the installation an opportunity to live a day in another’s boots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Taking charge, firefighter ignites diode

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaquille Montague, a firefighter with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, charges a diode for a M32A-60A gas turbine generator during Misawa’s first-ever career field exchange and shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2017. The generator is a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment flight asset used to troubleshoot F-16 Fighting Falcons prior to takeoff. Montague joined five other Airmen who took part in Misawa’s first-ever career field exchange and shadow program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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A firefighter’s breathe

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daronda Marsh, right, a customer support technician with the 35th Force Support Squadron, straps on and checks the seal of her self-contained breathing apparatus, or SCBA, as Airman 1st Class Thomas Ulrich, left, a firefighter with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, walks her through the process at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2017. Marsh jumped at the opportunity to join five other Airmen who took part in Misawa’s first-ever career field exchange and shadow program. The initiative affords service members of all ranks from across the installation an opportunity to live a day in another’s boots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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