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US, Japan breaks barriers, reinforces partnership during exchange

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgts. Kenta Okazaki, left, and Narihito Tanaka, right, both 3rd Air Wing avionics technicians, discuss the proper aircraft procedures they would take for a downed aircraft at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2016. Airmen and JASDF service members participated in a bilateral exchange during a surge to gain insight on a deployed operations tempo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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US, Japan breaks barriers, reinforces partnership during exchange

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgts. Narihito Tanaka, left, and Kenta Okazaki, right, speak with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Ransom, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon avionics technician, during surge week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2016. A surge is a time period where maintenance personnel experience increased operation tempo to simulate a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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US, Japan breaks barriers, reinforces partnership during exchange

U.S. Air Forec Airman 1st Class Glenn Koontz, left, and Senior Airman Corey Robinson, center right, both 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical and environmental technicians, work on an F-16 Fighting Falcon as Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgts. Narihito Tanaka, center left, and Kenta Okazaki, right, sepctate aircraft procedures at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2016. Eight enlisted and two officers from multiple JASDF bases across Northern Japan participated in a bilateral exchange to learn maintenance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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US, Japan breaks barriers, reinforces partnership during exchange

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kostyantyn Morozyuk, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, works with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Tomoyuki Numao, a 3rd Air Wing crew chief, during a "4 Lenses" exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2016. The "4 Lenses" test is a proven personality assessment which helps organizations build understanding of the innate talent and potential of its individuals. Airmen and JASDF members were given a chance to work around language barriers while getting to know each other prior to working together during a bilateral exchange. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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Finding happiness during the holidays

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert, a 35th Fighter Wing public affairs photojournalist, admires the lights in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2016. While walking the city streets, she discovered there are several areas in the city offering lighting displays free for public viewing during the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Chase)

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Finding happiness during the holidays

Outside the base gates cars zoom by in Misawa City, Japan, Nov. 30, 2016. By walking around the local area, Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert, a 35th Fighter Wing public affairs public affairs photojournalist, discovered fun activites like sitting in one of the 12 hot onsens the city offers or trying different cultural foods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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35th CES builds bonds in school program

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Allison Sokora, a 35th Communications Squadron cyber transport technician, hands out candy to children at Okamisawa Grade School, Misawa City, Japan, Nov. 22, 2016. According to 2nd Lt. Jacob McGill, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron program development chief, said Jido-kan provides an outlet to expand and help others in the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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35th CES builds bonds in school program

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Friel, a 35th Communications Squadron cyber transport technician, hands a balloon to a Japanese national during a Jido-kan class at Okamisawa Grade School, Misawa City, Japan, Nov. 22, 2016. During the class, Airmen go over songs, reading and studying flashcards in English with the grade schoolers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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35th CES builds bonds in school program

Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing pose with their Jido-kan group at Okamisawa Grade SChool, Misawa City, Japan, Nov. 22, 2016. U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Jacob McGill, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron program development chief, said the squadron plans to expand their program to many schools in the future for further community outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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35th CES builds bonds in school program

Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing teach grade schoolers the "Hokey-Pokey" at Okamisawa Grade School, Misawa City, Japan, Nov. 22, 2016. The program, Jido-kan, is a mentorship program headed by the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron used to give back to Japan and foster good relations within the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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