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Sharon Smith outlines her control flight mural

Sharon Smith, the wife of Maj. Brian Smith, a physical therapist with the 35th Medical Operations Squadron, outlines her next mural in the 610th Air Control Flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, in 2018. She has created 14 murals, which were requested by commanders to boost morale and emphasize the history of the squadrons. (Courtesy photo)
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Sharon Smith poses with Misawa Mayor, former 35th Fighter Wing commander

Sharon Smith, the wife of Maj. Brian Smith, a physical therapist with the 35th Medical Operations Squadron, poses for a photo with Misawa Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi and U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, a former 35th Fighter Wing commander, after the mayor received a photo from Smith at Misawa Air Base, Japan, in 2017. Smith owned the photo from a family relative, which detailed the two pilots of the “Miss Veedol” aircraft who made the first Trans-Pacific flight from Japan to the U.S. on Oct. 5, 1931. The gift and piece of history strengthened relations between the U.S. military community and Japan and remains in Misawa City Hall today. (Courtesy photo)
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Wild Weasel holiday card

Sharon Smith, the wife of Maj. Brian Smith, a physical therapist with the 35th Medical Operations Squadron, created a Wild Weasel holiday card for the 35th Comptroller Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, in 2018. (Courtesy photo by Sharon Smith)
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Rocco Pompa, left, son of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Doyle Pompa, the 35th Operations Group deputy commander, paints with Capt. Jaclyn Dzieciolowski, center, the 35th OG command support staff officer in charge, during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The orphanage encouraged volunteers to bring as many of their children as possible to give the children at the orphanage an opportunity to play with their own small-sized American friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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A Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En chef, left, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cherylin Santos, a 35th Operations Group command support staff section chief, pounds mochi during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The 35th Operations Group coordinates annually with the orphanage to provide food, games, presents and holiday cheer to the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Santa Claus gives a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphan a Christmas gift during a visit at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The 35th Operations Group annually visits the orphanage to bring gifts, games and other activities to those who are less fortunate, raising approximately $5,000 for this year’s event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Steam escapes from a Japanese “kama” during a mochi pounding event for a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit in Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The kama is a wooden mallet used to repeatedly land heavy blows to a hot bowl of cooked rice to create mochi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Taylor Hollister, the 35th Operations Group chief of intelligence, introduces himself, while holding his daughter, Ella, during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit, in Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. Hollister speaks Japanese fluently and provided assistance in organizing the event through his skills and past experience in visiting the center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Christmas lights glow before being hung during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The 35th Operations Group raised approximately $5,000 in order to provide food, a bouncy castle and gifts from Santa during their visit, letting the children know they are loved and cared for by people outside of their community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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A Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphan laughs with friends during the 35th Operations Group’s annual holiday visit, in Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The 35th OG supported approximately 40 orphans, bringing them a special Christmas celebration by raising more than $5,000 for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Kristen Cockrum, wife of U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Cockrum, the 35th Operations Group commander, sets up a Christmas tree during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit, at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. During the visit, members dressed as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, elves and reindeer who delivered gifts from the children’s wish lists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Charisma with cheerleaders

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jody Wynans, the 35th Force Support Squadron commander, addresses families about the gymnastic program in the Weasel’s Den at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2018. The program offers beginner, intermediate and advanced level classes. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jeremy Garcia)
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Dishing it out

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Tatum, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, grabs rice during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 18, 2018. During the event, U.S. Air Force service members stayed with their Japan Air Self-Defense Force counterparts, learning to better integrate with each other and reinforce U.S. and Japanese relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Goodbye sunshine

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Layne, the 35th Fighter Wing bilateral exchange program lead coordinator, waves goodbye to Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, during their visit to Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 18, 2018. The 35th FW works together with several Japan Self-Defense Force bases to provide cultural and bilateral exchanges throughout the year, cultivating enhanced teamwork between the U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Yamada Town

Yamada Town, Japan, sits in a valley of various Japanese mountains, Oct. 18, 2018. The town hosts Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Yamada Sub Base. The installation’s mission contributes to maintaining balance in the Indo-Pacific region through detecting and notifying ally forces who respond to unknown and enemy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Gift exchange

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Kimamura, left, a 37th Surveillance Squadron weapons director, gives U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, right, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, a gift during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 18, 2018. Alsvig attended the first two days of the exchange to learn about the 37th Surveillance Squadron’s mission and how they work alongside their allies to maintain peace and balance in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Fun nights in Yamada

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members with the 37th Surveillance Squadron and a U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Tatum, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions systems technician, pause for a photo during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17, 2018. During the exchange, personnel worked together and fellowshipped with one another to deepen bonds and enhance mission execution through getting to know each other both inside and outside of a work environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Language book learning

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Airman Shimizu, left, a 37th Surveillance Squadron radar maintenance technician, looks at a Japanese phrase book with U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Tatum’s, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17, 2018. U.S. Air Force members from various career fields stayed with their JASDF counterparts to better integrate with each other. Participants obtained a deeper understanding of cultural differences and learned to perform tasks together, ensuring fluid mission execution in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, speaks with a Japan Air Self-Defense Force 37th Surveillance Squadron member during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17, 2018. Alsvig fellowshipped with the 37th SS’s leadership and familiarized himself with their mission, strengthening U.S. and Japanese bonds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Through a jet engine

Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Johnson, PACAF command chief, listen as the 35th Maintenance Squadron jet engine intermediate maintenance section chief explains the important role the centralized engine repair facility plays in the 35th Maintenance Group’s mission during their tour of the installation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2018. Brown visited with Airmen across the installation in his first visit to Misawa since taking command this past summer. He encouraged Airmen to step up and share their innovative ideas as the command works together to be ready, resilient and postured for the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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