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VMM-262 visit Misawa AB

U.S. Marines, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, discuss flight operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The VMM-262 squadron was temporarily on-station for certifications for the upcoming exercise, Northern Viper 17. The exercise will focus on enhancing combined capabilities with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, while being forward-deployed to mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Revving up to takeoff

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 airframe aerial observer, and William Payne, a VMM-262 avionics technician, watch a MV-22 Osprey takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. More than 3,500 Japan and U.S. military service members will participate in exercise Northern Viper 17, a bilateral and joint exercise showcasing the defense capabilities of Japan and U.S. alliance. The VMM-262 squadron is from in Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Seeing Ospreys

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 airframe aerial observer, watches a MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The VMM-262 squadron was temporarily on-station for certifications for the upcoming exercise, Northern Viper 17. The exercise will focus on enhancing combined capabilities with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, while being forward-deployed to mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Eagles take Misawa skies

An F-15C Eagle takes off during an aviation training relocation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2017. Pilots and maintainers relocated from Kadena Air Base, Japan, to Misawa to conduct joint and bilateral operations with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s F-2s and the U.S. Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Preparing for flight

U.S. Air Force Capt. David Kuhn, a 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, dons his oxygen mask prior to flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2017. Pilots and maintainers from Kadena Air Base, Japan, relocated to Misawa Air Base, Japan, due to its strategic location, ensuring contingency operations for airframes and units forward deployed across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Tap for good luck

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devin Ross, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, taps the wing of an F-15C Eagle prior to taxi at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2017. Airmen and pilots from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the 35th Fighter Wing, worked closely with Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots to strengthen their bilateral partnership across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Crew chief and a pilot’s dedication

U.S. Air Force Capt. David Kuhn, left, a 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, and Senior Airman Devin Ross, right, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, pause for a photo prior to flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2017. Pilots and maintainers from Kadena AB, Japan, relocated to Misawa AB, due to its strategic location, ensuring contingency operations for airframes and units forward deployed across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Seeing Eagles

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devin Ross, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, speaks with Capt. David Kuhn, a 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, during preflight check at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2017. Airmen and pilots from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the 35th Fighter Wing, worked closely with Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots to strengthen their bilateral partnership across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Preparing an Eagle

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Ruiz, left, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environment technician, Senior Airman Devin Ross, center, an 18th AMXS crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Wesley Martinez, left, an 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems craftsman, conducts preflight procedures on an F-15C Eagle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2017. Pilots and maintainers relocated from Kadena Air Base, Japan, to Misawa to conduct joint and bilateral operations with F-16 Fighting Falcons and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s F-2s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Eagles soar with Wild Weasel Falcons

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devin Ross, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts preflight procedures prior to an F-15C Eagle flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2017. Due to its strategic location in northern Japan, Misawa AB is a hub for contingency operations for airframes and units forward deployed across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. It is important during trainings like these to test the abilities of the pilots and maintainers who work alongside the aircraft. Ross is assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Reaching for gear

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle pilot reaches into the cockpit after arriving at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 7, 2017. Pilots and maintainers relocated from Kadena Air Base, Japan, to Misawa to conduct joint and bilateral operations with F-16 Fighting Falcons and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s F-2s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Panthers conduct sorties during ATR

U.S. Air Force Capt. David Neville, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, conducts a flight sortie above northern Japan, June 12, 2017. Neville and other 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron pilots joined Kadena Air Base, Japan, F-15C Eagle pilots to conduct air-to-air coverage and suppression of enemy air defense procedures during an aviation relocation training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Weasels protect Japan skies

U.S. Air Force Capt. David Neville, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, banks right during a flight across Northern Japan, June 12, 2017. Neville and other 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron pilots joined Kadena Air Base, Japan, F-15C Eagle pilots to conduct air-to-air coverage and suppression of enemy air defense procedures during an aviation relocation training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Civil engineer leadership meets with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Grainger, left, 18th Civil Engineer Group commander at Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Col. Douglas Gilpin, left center, Fifth Air Force logistics, engineering and force protection director at Yokota Air Base, Japan, meets with Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer leadership, right, during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. Grainger and Gilpin joined JASDF leadership to share each other’s expertise and experiences with both the JASDF and U.S. Air Force junior Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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JASDF rapid runway repair exhibition

Japan Air Self-Defense Force, civil engineer Airmen conduct a rapid runway repair exhibition during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. This is phase two of a RRR, which covers the gravel, or potential aircraft hazards, with AM-2 matting. The exchange focused on base recovery, which ensures infrastructure and airfields remain operational if a natural disaster or an attack occurs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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JASDF conducts rapid runway repair

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airman signals a construction truck during a rapid runway repair exhibition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. In addition to the RRR exhibition, CE Airmen from both countries learned about each other’s mission sets and watched live-fire and emergency management demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Watching a rapid runway repair

Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron observe a Japan Air Self-Defense Force rapid runway repair exhibition during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. This is phase one of a RRR, which fills in a crater or hole with gravel. The exchange focused on base recovery, which ensures infrastructure and airfields remain operational if a natural disaster or an attack occurs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Live-fire demonstration

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airman watches a live-fire demonstration during a bilateral exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. Building friendships and enhancing mutual understanding were also a contributing factor in this Pacific unity event. After long days of training, U.S. and Japan CE Airmen removed their uniforms and hosted informal dinners to promote international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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35th CES firefighter conduct live-fire demonstration

Firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron conducts a live-fire demonstration during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. In addition to the live-fire demonstrations, CE Airmen from both countries learned about each other’s mission sets and watched rapid runway repair and emergency management exhibitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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JASDF tries on M50 gas mask

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airman tries on a M50 gas mask during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2017. Building friendships and enhancing mutual understanding were also a contributing factor in this Pacific unity event. After long days of training, U.S. and Japan CE Airmen removed their uniforms and hosted informal dinners to promote international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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