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Tug of war participants compete

Participants of the 15th Annual Northern Air Defense Force Commander’s Cup compete throughout the Japan Air Self-Defense Force gym, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2016. This tug-of-war event showcased the partnership and friendship between JASDF, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Royal Air Force military personnel. RAF joined the event due to their presence here for Guardian North 16, the first-ever bilateral exercise with JASDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)

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EOD lift

An MH-60 Seahawk helicopter, assigned with the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, picks up a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force explosive ordnance disposal team member during the Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2JA near the region surrounding Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2016. The bilateral exercise is held annually between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. Also involved in the exercise were the U.S. Navy units the USS Patriot, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, and staff from Mine Countermeasures Squadron Seven. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Weldin)

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Peering out helicopter

U.S. Navy Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Calah Sanchez, top, assigned with the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, works with a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force member, bottom, during the Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2JA near the region surrounding Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2016. The annual bilateral exercise is held between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Weldin)

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Marching band performance

The Misawa Daiichi Kindergarten marching band performs a recital during the 24th Annual Traffic Safety Day in Misawa City, Japan, July, 22, 2016. The demonstration signified the students’ dedication to the traffic safety campaign and helped to focus on the prevention of traffic accidents involving children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

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Ceremonial speech

Kazumasa Taneichi, the mayor of Misawa City, speaks to an audience during the 24th Annual Traffic Safety Day in Misawa City, Japan, July 22, 2016. The event beckoned more than 100 service members from Misawa Air Base to help promote traffic safety awareness and the prevention of vehicle accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

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