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250515-F-VQ736-1203

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dawson Doty, Naval Air Facility engine systems command sailor, fires an M4 carbine during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Excellence in Competition event in honor of Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025. These drills build the combat focus necessary to safeguard the 35th Fighter Wing’s assets, personnel and power projection capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250515-F-VQ736-1101

U.S. Navy and Air Force members assigned to Misawa Air Base measure their marks to calibrate their iron sights for a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) Excellence in Competition event during Police Week at Misawa AB, Japan, May 15, 2025. Blending tribute with training, these competitions build combat-ready defenders and honor the protectors who uphold the 35th Fighter Wing’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250515-F-VQ736-1307

Spent shell casings lie scattered after a round of firing during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Excellence in Competition event in honor of Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025. These competitions sharpen weapons proficiency and combat readiness while honoring the vital service of law enforcement personnel essential to the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250515-F-VQ736-1084

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Travis Chavis, 35th Security Forces Squadron logistics and resources section chief, aims an M4 carbine downrange during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Excellence in Competition event held for Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025. The event reinforced combat readiness and honored law enforcement’s vital role in safeguarding 35th Fighter Wing assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250515-F-VQ736-1054

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ty Thomas, 35th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, returns to the firing line after inspecting his target for a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) Excellence in Competition event during Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025. These competitions honor law enforcement while enhancing defender readiness critical to the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250515-F-VQ736-1138

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ty Thomas, 35th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, checks shot groupings during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Excellence in Competition event held in honor of Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025. This competition strengthens the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to deliver decisive airpower by ensuring its defenders remain sharp, lethal and ready to secure the installation against any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250423-F-VQ736-1068

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jazmen Davis, 35th Force Support Squadron dining facility manager, talks to Edgren High School culinary club members as they cook for a culinary showdown at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. These events strengthen community engagement, advancing the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of unity, trust and cultural collaboration with allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250423-F-VQ736-1180

U.S. Air Force Airmen sample hors d'oeuvres prepared by U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Force Support Squadron and Edgren High School culinary club members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. Airmen strengthen cultural bonds and enhance collaboration with local communities, where shared culinary experiences foster teamwork and open communication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250423-F-VQ736-1053

An Edgren High School culinary club member places pickled plums to finish a plate of hors d'oeuvres during a culinary showdown at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. The 35th Fighter Wing remains dedicated to building enduring bonds with the Japanese community through shared traditions and collaboration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250423-F-VQ736-1357

Misawa Air Base leaders who acted as judges pose with the winners of a culinary showdown at Misawa AB, Japan, April 23, 2025. The culinary showdown promotes cultural exchange and strengthens U.S.-Japan relations through teamwork, shared traditions and mutual appreciation, reinforcing key partnerships that contribute to long-term stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250423-F-VQ736-1237

A panel of Misawa Air Base leaders judge dishes during a culinary showdown at Misawa AB, Japan, April 23, 2025. The event brought together Airmen, Sailors, JASDF members and Edgren High School culinary club members in a collaborative environment that fosters community bonds, encourages cross-cultural understanding and enhances interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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13th takes home the trophy

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Wilson, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, holds a trophy during the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. The 13th AMU weapons load crew Airmen took home the trophy after being assessed on their performance and weapons load technical abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Trophy and troops

The 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit poses for a photo with their leadership after winning the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. Team Misawa Airmen take part in this friendly competition to ensure readiness and proper munitions handling while racing against the clock and opponents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Samurai! Wood!

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samuel Davis, left, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, Senior Airman Scott Henshaw, center, and Airman 1st Class Brooke Brooks, right, both 35th AMXS load crew members, pause for a photo during the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. During the competition Airmen raced against the maximum allotted time of 22 minutes to accurately and efficiently load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon. Together, both AMUs support the United States and its allies in the Indo-Pacific region by maintaining operational weapons load readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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13th ready to load weapons

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Randles, left, and Senior Airman Cody Wilson, center, both 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, pose for a photo with Staff Sgt. Carlton Carpenter, right, a 13th AMU load crew chief, during the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. Wild Weasels from the 13th AMU and 14th AMU compete quarterly on their ability to quickly and properly arm F-16 Fighting Falcons with munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Airmen in attendance

Second quarter load crew competition attendees watch 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen gather around a work station during the event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. The event gave Airmen an opportunity to perform their munition loading skills to the best of their abilities for an audience while racing against the maximum allotted time clock of 22 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Team yellow hard at work

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hipjunior Cruz, a 35th Maintenance Squadron load crew chief, observes 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen loading munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. Expert weapons technicians evaluated participants on various criteria such as safety, accuracy, tool accountability and dress and appearance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Competition focused

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Randles, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, operates an MJ-1 standard lift truck during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. The rear-steered transportation device aligned bomb lugs with bomb rack hooks on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. This crucial step must be performed to affix munitions to the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Flames and tools

A box with the words “Impulse Carts” sits on a work station during the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2019. Airmen use various tools and equipment during this competition to complete the mission of arming an F-16 Fighting Falcon while racing against the clock and an opposing team. This event aids in enhancing Airmen’s readiness, performance and technical abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Load comp team work

Misawa Airmen with the 13th and 14th Aircraft Maintenance Units inspect inert munitions during the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2019. Expert weapons technicians evaluate participants on various aspects such as safety, accuracy, tool accountability and dress and appearance. Together, both AMUs contribute to the mission by supporting the U.S. and its allies in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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