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STEP Promotion: Tech. Sgt. Ashley Ortiz

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Ortiz, 35th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, hugs a wingman after being promoted to technical sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, November 20, 2023. The STEP program allows commanders to promote an Airman for compelling reasons that warrant promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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STEP Promotion: Tech. Sgt. Ashley Ortiz

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Ortiz, 35th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, thanks her family, friends, and coworkers for their support and work that allowed her to be promoted to technical sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, November 20, 2023. Ortiz was the recipient of the sole stripe the 35th Fighter Wing was authorized to give under the STEP program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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STEP Promotion: Tech. Sgt. Ashley Ortiz

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Cheronica Blandburg, 35th FW command chief, present a certificate to Staff Sgt. Ashley Ortiz, 35th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, promoting her to the rank of technical sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, November 20, 2023. Ortiz was the recipient of the sole stripe the 35th Fighter Wing was authorized to give under the STEP program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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STEP Promotion: Tech. Sgt. Ashley Ortiz

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cheronica Blandburg, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, hugs Staff Sgt. Ashley Ortiz, 35th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, after announcing her promotion to technical sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, November 20, 2023. The STEP program allows commanders to promote an Airman for compelling reasons that warrant promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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160625-F-LI975-054

Alex Di Sessa, a pilot from Sunnyvale, Calif., flies his Cirrus SR-22T aircraft in route to Travis Air Force Base after taking off from University Airport in Davis, Calif. Local pilots were invited to attend the Travis Air Force Base Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) fly-in event. The purpose of the event is to promote safe air operations and strengthen the relationship with civil aviation pilots who frequently transit in and around Travis Air Force Base airspace. The 60th Air Mobility Wing safety office provided more than 35 pilots and 70 guests with a full day of activities to include a tour of air traffic control tower, C-5M Super Galaxy, and a KC-10 Extender, Jun. 25, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Louis Briscese/Released)
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171016-Z-NI803-1132

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the 6th Airlift Squadron, 305th Air Mobility Wing taxis after landing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Oct. 16, 2017. The C-17 can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations when required. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht)
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Misawa hosts Norwegian Foot March

A participant pushes to cross the finish line during a Norwegian Foot March at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2022. The Norwegian Foot March is an 18.6-mile march where participants carry a minimum of 25-pound rucksacks and strive to earn the Norwegian Foot March badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)
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210226-F-EN010-0081

U.S. and Japanese Airmen pose for a group photo after touring the 35th Fighter Wing's unaccompanied housing campus at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2021. U.S. Air Force Col. William Bernhard, 35th Mission Support Group commander, hosted Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Kato Fumihiko, 3rd Air Wing vice commander, and other JASDF leaders on the tour as they learned about the 35th FW's quality of life standards, room layouts, and other management techniques used to provide a quality living standard for unaccompanied Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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210226-F-EN010-0074

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Castro, left, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Unaccompanied Housing superintendent, leads a tour of the 35th Fighter Wing Unaccompanied Housing dormitory campus at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2021. As they are in the process of upgrading their unaccompanied housing living quarters, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force leaders from the 3rd Air Wing took the tour to gain some perspective on how the 35th Fighter Wing manages its dormitory campus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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210226-F-EN010-0069

U.S. and Japanese Airmen stand in a dormitory room on the 35th Fighter Wing's Unaccompanied Housing campus at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2021. As they are in the process of improving their own campus, Japan Air Self-Defense Force leaders from the 3rd Air Wing took the tour to gain some perspective on how the 35th FW manages and operates its campus. During the tour, they got to ask questions about the furniture and appliance costs, determining the occupants of rooms, shared living spaces and even mold prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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210226-F-EN010-0040

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Castro, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Unaccompanied Housing superintendent, opens a door to a dormitory room for Col. William Bernhard, 35th Mission Support Group commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Kato Fumihiko, 3rd Air Wing vice commander, during a tour of the unaccompanied housing dormitory campus at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2021. Bernhard hosted Fumihiko and other JASDF leaders on the tour as they learned about the 35th Fighter Wing's quality of life standards, room layouts, and other management techniques used to provide a quality living standard for unaccompanied Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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210226-F-EN010-0030

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Castro, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Unaccompanied Housing superintendent, explains the purpose of the furniture layout to Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing leaders during a tour of the unaccompanied housing dormitory campus at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2021. As they are in the process of upgrading their unaccompanied housing living quarters, the JASDF leaders took the tour to gain some perspective on how the 35th Fighter Wing manages its dormitory campus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dennis Cooper, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and grounds journeyman, marshals a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s (MCA) skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2020. MCA events are a unique opportunity for Airmen to train outside their primary career field and as part of a cross-functional team supporting aircraft recovery, refueling, reloading, and launching operations. By training airmen in these skills, the Air Force can send jets to more locations without having to send additional airmen to generate, sustain, and recover aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Misawa MCA accelerating change to outpace competitors

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to launch a F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the 13th Fighter Squadron during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2020. Six 13th FS F-16s and a crew of 45 Airmen from, various squadrons, simulated a mock deployment to an “austere” environment on the south ramp of the flightline. Through ACE, the 35th FW maintains that competitive edge over adversaries; and executes their mission – to protect U.S. interests in the Pacific and defend Japan; and deter adversaries through presence, readiness, and ability to project agile combat air power. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Misawa MCA accelerating change to outpace competitors

A U.S. Air Force 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief waits to launch a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s (MCA) skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 16, 2020. Six 13th FS F-16s and a crew of 45 Airmen from, various squadrons, simulated a mock deployment to an “austere” environment on the south ramp of the flightline. MCA events are a unique opportunity for Airmen to train outside their primary career field and as part of a cross-functional team supporting aircraft recovery, refueling, reloading, and launching operations. By training airmen in these skills, the Air Force can send jets to more locations without having to send additional airmen to generate, sustain, and recover aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Misawa MCA accelerating change to outpace competitors

U.S. Air Force 35 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew cheifs prepare to launch 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 16, 2020. Six 13th FS F-16s and a crew of 45 Airmen from, various squadrons, simulated a mock deployment to an “austere” environment on the south ramp of the flightline, opposite to where operations typically occur. The ACE concept was originally validated by Pacific Air Forces under the command of Gen. Brown in 2017, and it directly supports U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s priorities for the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Misawa MCA accelerating change to outpace competitors

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to launch 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 16, 2020. Six 13th FS F-16 and a crew of 45 Airmen from various squadrons simulated a mock deployment to an “austere” environment on the south ramp of the flightline. The designated location is not regularly used and not optimized for advanced operations. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Misawa fighters “ACE” trilateral exercise CN21

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force, or Koku-Jieitai, members participate in an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) multi-capable Airmen training event at Northwest Field, Guam, Feb. 15, 2021. ACE is the new warfighting concept that Pacific Air Forces is operationalizing to ensure agility, deterrence, and resiliency in a contested or degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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210212-F-EN010-0054

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members pose for a photo with signed copies of the Memorandum of Understanding International 3010 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2021. The first of its kind to be signed in more than 20 years at Misawa, MOUI 3010 outlines the responsibilities associated with the joint or sole use, maintenance, repair, and construction of U.S. and Japanese owned facilities and areas on Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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210212-F-EN010-0048

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing commander, pose for a photo with their signed copies of the Memorandum of Understanding International 3010 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2021. The first of its kind to be signed in more than 20 years at Misawa, MOUI 3010 outlines the responsibilities associated with the joint or sole use, maintenance, repair, and construction of U.S. and Japanese owned facilities and areas on Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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