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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephanie Martinez, a 35th Medical Operations Squadron health services administration technician, acts as a patient at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. During the exercise, patients simulated various injuries, allowing medical personnel to have quality experiences in order to refine their skills for providing patients top-class care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, laughs during the Misawa Ready Technician program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. According to Master Sgt. Michael Mahaffey, the 35th AMXS assistant superintendent, the overall goal of the program is to fill training gaps between technical school and the first-duty location work center requirements, fast tracking Airmen to be self-sustainable, reliable and qualified technicians meeting the needs of the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, closes an aircraft panel during the Misawa Ready Technician program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. The program is an informal, peer-to-peer based training and mentorship for first-duty location 3-level aircraft maintainers. The program increases the amount of maintenance personnel who can qualify to work on the F-16 Fighting Falcon, allowing them to be readily available to execute the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, performs a post-flight inspection in the nose landing gear of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. The program prepares maintenance Airmen for their 5-level upgrade and assist in career development course material, which is essential to providing quality maintenance performance on aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, left, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, speaks with Master Sgt. Michael Mahaffey, right, the 35th AMXS assistant superintendent, on properly using a technical order computer to learn the functionality of an integrated servo actuator during the Misawa Ready Technician Program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. The actuator is used for the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s flaperon and stab controls, giving the F-16 it’s high maneuverability, used in air-to- air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sets an integrated servo actuator during the Misawa Ready Technician program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. Crew chiefs diagnose and repair, coordinate and supervise their assigned aircraft as they generate sorties and prepare for mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Northern Viper tests Team Misawa’s power projection hub readiness

U.S. Marines begin refueling operations near Chitose Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2017. Misawa Air Base 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel management flight provided fuel to various units who temporarily deployed to the base, enabling continuous presence in the Indo-Asia- Pacific region. The HMH-462, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is forward deployed under the unit deployment program with 1st MAW, based in Okinawa, Japan, for training purposes. Exercise opportunities such as NV17 enhance the U.S. and Japan Alliance and increase its ability to maintain regional peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Northern Viper tests Team Misawa’s power projection hub readiness

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Sasman, a Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 462 crew chief, looks out of a window to visually assist in landing a CH-53E Super Stallion near Chitose Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2017. The HMH-462, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is forward deployed under the unit deployment program with 1st MAW, based in Okinawa, Japan, for training purposes. Misawa acts as a centralized hub if a contingency occurred in the Indo-Asia- Pacific region, enabling the wing to uphold its “fight tonight” posture and assist other units in the same. The exercise allowed the Allied forces to increase their combined arms proficiency in both ground and aviation capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Northern Viper tests Team Misawa’s power projection hub readiness

A U.S. Marine Corps pilot and crew chief, both with Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 462, talk as they transport personnel and supplies, near Chitose Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2017. Misawa AB has the ability to support and receive multiple units in order to quickly respond to contingency operations. The HMH- 462, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is forward deployed under the unit deployment program with 1st MAW, based in Okinawa, Japan, for training purposes. The transport took place during Northern Viper 17, an exercise designed to enhance the collective defense capability of the U.S. and Japan security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Northern Viper tests Team Misawa’s power projection hub readiness

U.S. Navy Lt. Jim Curty, a Marine Aircraft Group 36, Headquarters deputy group chaplain, waits to be called to a CH-53E Super Stallion at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2017. Curty visited a forward air refuel point as a wellness check for U.S. Marine Corps personnel working in the area in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. Misawa AB’s geographic location and flexibility allows the wing to keep its “fight tonight” stance, while aiding additional units to integrate and project power at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Northern Viper tests Team Misawa’s power projection hub readiness

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Garrett Mills, a Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 462 crew chief, speaks with another crew chief during a delivery operation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2017. Misawa AB supported more than 500 Marines who temporarily deployed to the base in order to train and reinforce their mission tactics for future tasks during Northern Viper 17. The HMH-462, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is forward deployed under the unit deployment program with 1st MAW, based in Okinawa, Japan, for training purposes. NV17 exercised U.S. and Japan’s interoperability as a combined, joint defense force while reducing the overall burden on the people of Okinawa by relocating training to mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Northern Viper tests Team Misawa’s power projection hub readiness

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sara Crump, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief, performs a preflight check at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2017. The CH-53 is a heavy lift helicopter capable of lifting more than 22 tons. The CH-53s worked with Misawa AB to use Draughon Range for external lifting rehearsal, which is essential for expedited cargo and personnel transportation to carry out missions elsewhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Northern Viper tests Team Misawa’s power projection hub readiness

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Garrett Mills, a Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 462 crew chief, waits on a CH- 53E Super Stallion at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2017. The HMH-462, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is forward deployed under the unit deployment program with 1st MAW, based in Okinawa, Japan, for exercise purposes. If a contingency arises, Misawa AB would serve as central hub for units in the Indo-Asia- Pacific theater to relocate and receive support from the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Gorr, a 35th Medical Support Squadron emergency medical technician, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen transport a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Cope Angel 17 kicked off once an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot simulated ejection procedures near Draughon Range. Once the exercise began, APRS pararescuemen and their UH-60J Black Hawk located the pilot and transported him back to Misawa AB for medical treatment. This was the first time this type of exercise occured on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

Personnel from the 35th Medical Group and 35th Operations Group work with Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew to lift a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. This exercise showcased the interoperability abilities between the U.S. and Japan during rescue and triage operations. This was the first time this type of exercise occured on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, a 35th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew transport a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Once sending his location, rescue crews retrieved and transported the simulated injured pilot by a UH-60J Black Hawk back to Misawa AB. The purpose of this exercise showcased the bilateral alliance between the U.S. and Japan during possible rescue and triage operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

Personnel from the 35th Medical Group and 35th Operations Group work with Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew to lift a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. This exercise showcased the interoperability abilities between the U.S. and Japan during rescue and triage operations. This was the first time this type of exercise occured on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, a 35th Operations Support Squaron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialist, lights a flare during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Japan held Cope Angel 17 for the first time on mainland Japan in order to strengthen interoperability between the Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron and the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Team pararescueman, stationed at Akita Air Base, Japan, checks the airway, breathing and compressions of a simulated downed pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. The exercise tested bilateral coordination skills between the JASDF and U.S. service members with their target goal being a one-hour response time. This was the first time JASDF conducted the exercise on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

U.S. Air Force Capt. Phil McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, waits for Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Team pararescuemen out of Akita Air Base, Japan, during exercise Cope Angel 17, at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Cope Angel 17 focused on bilateral integration of Japanese rescue assets and Misawa AB F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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