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Cadet

Cadet 2nd Class Jessica Frederick, a United States Air Force Academy cadet, smiles while suiting up for a working military dog demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2018. This demonstration was one of many the USAFA cadets had the opportunity to take part in during Operation Air Force, a two-week immersion into active duty Air Force life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Cadets check out weapons

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Farhan Howard, a 35th Maintenance Group weapons lead crew member, showcases munitions to visiting United States Air Force Academy cadets at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2018. The cadets visited various squadrons around base as part of Operation Air Force, a two-week visit that allowed the cadets to see career fields available to them upon graduation from the Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Cadet flashes a smile

Cadet 2nd Class Erica Lee, an Air Force Academy cadet, smiles during her munitions tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2018. Before their junior year, cadets spend two weeks at an operational Air Force base receiving a first-hand experience of various careers offered in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Formation

Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing stand in formation during a Memorial Day ceremony held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2018. Memorial Day was formally observed for the first time May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetry in Arlington, Virginia as a way of honoring those who died during the Civil War. Today, Memorial Day is an opportunity to pause and remember the sacrifices of military personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Veterans

Veterans stand in formation during a Memorial Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2018. Memorial Day ceremonies, often incorporate U.S. Air Force personnel, Japan Air Self-Defense Force members and members of veteran organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Ceremony rituals

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jalessa Randle, the 35th Force Support Squadron commander executive assistant, lowers the American flag during a Memorial Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2018. Six Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing served as ceremonial caretakers of the U.S. and Japan flags during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Standing at attention

Team Misawa members stand at attention during a Memorial Day ceremony held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2018. Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Smoking ban graphic

Failure to obey the set forth instruction in reference to smoking outside of designated smoking areas at Misawa Air Base, Japan, is a direct violation of Article 92 and legal reprimand will be implemented. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Stratton)
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Board inspection

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Andre Andrada, the 35th Maintenance Squadron maintenance flight commander, reviews sticky notes hung on a board during the Continuous Process Improvement program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2018. The CPI program gives personnel the tools to analyze processes within their respective units to ensure methods and procedures are optimized.
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Supplies galore

A variety of supplies utilized during the Continuous Process Improvement program sit on a desk at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2018. Supplies provided at the program equipped Airmen to document concerns, make flash cards and jot down ideas. The CPI program gives personnel the tools to analyze processes within their respective units to ensure methods and procedures are optimized.
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Airman takes notes

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Ruzicka, a 35th Maintenance Squadron transient alert member, takes notes on how to effectively problem solve during the Continuous Process Improvement program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2018. The goal of CPI is to acknowledge shortcomings within squadrons and use an eight-step solution to resolve noted issues.
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A smile for the class

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Teko Robinson, the 35th Maintenance Squadron crash damage and disabled aircraft recovery team chief, smiles during the Continuous Process Improvement program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2018. The CPI program is one example of how the Air Force is supporting innovation and reducing redundant practices by educating Airmen on how they can improve their units.
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Pointing to success

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Teko Robinson, the 35th Maintenance Squadron crash damage and disabled aircraft recovery team chief, points at the word “possible” during the Continuous Process Improvement program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2018. During the CPI program, Airmen brainstormed how to perform day-to-day operations with fewer resources utilized.
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Beat of the drum

A Makibano kid drummer performs during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. The event featured many performers including Okamisawa sacred dancers, Nanbu local Shamisen music and Towada Suijin Thunder Drum musicians. Showcasing Japanese music was one of the many events performed at Japan Day which highlighted the cultures techniques and traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Dragon bite

A performance artist, costumed as a dragon, covers a Japan Day attendee during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. A dragon dance is performed at festive celebrations which represents wisdom, power and wealth. Japan Day is a prime opportunity for members of Misawa to connect with Japanese traditional culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Crowd goes wild

Performing artists from Aomori University showcase their ninja capabilities during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. This ninja club is unique because it’s the only club of its kind in the Aomori prefecture. Events like Japan Day and American Day cement these experiences, showing similarities and appealing differences between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Flowers and friends

Funami Ryoetu, a bonsai hobbyist and Japan Day volunteer, left, showcases a bonsai tree to Maeda Hiroshi, a Japan Day attendee, right, during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. Bonsai is a 2,000 year old Japanese art form where growing of miniature trees is cultivated by growing and shaping the plant over a long period of time. Japan Day gave way to Misawa newcomers experiencing a wide variety of what makes Japan so interesting, all in a centralized location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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The un-masking

Suwanat Kazuo, a mask artist, carves a mask during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. Hirotoshi Mikami started the 31-year-old tradition which included 50 host nation organizations and more than 500 performers, artists and craftsmen. The base-wide celebration gave Team Misawa a chance to experience authentic Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
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Paint me pretty

A samurai drawing is displayed during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. Samurai, which means the way of the warrior, was a common theme throughout the event. The goal of the event was to create an everlasting bond between the two cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
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Opening ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul D Kirmis and his family, front, and Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi and wife, back, are escorted into the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. These distinguished visitors held a ribbon cutting ceremony which represents the two cultures, one community concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
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