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Teatime among friends

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura, left, a 35th Fighter Wing inspector general vertical inspections planner, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Warrant Officers Junji Miura, center, the 3rd Air Wing command chief, and Tsuyoshi Endo, right, the former 6th Air Defense Missile Group chief and Senior Noncommissioned Officer Association president, discuss plans to celebrate Endo's retirement next month with a small family gathering during a "tea time" meeting in the 3rd AW's headquarters at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2018. Ventura's deep understanding of his host nation's language and culture cemented him relationships with two life-long friends who now consider him, "like family." (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Unity in tradition

U.S. and Japan protocol flags sit next to a bundle of flowers on a table during a meeting between U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force warrant officers with the 3rd Air Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2018. The three met to discuss one of the warrant's retirement plans. This meeting reflects a very common theme for the three men who over the past four years have become "like family." Ventura is a vertical inspections planner with the 35th Fighter Wing's Inspector General's office and hails from Los Angeles, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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A pendant like no other

A Misawa City Fire Department pin hangs on a firefighter’s uniform during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. The pendant recognizes and distinguishes firefighters who have dedicated more than 15 years of work to their profession. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Honor and salute

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department salute Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. During the ceremony, Misawa Air Base and Misawa City leadership along with many firefighters wished all participants a successful and safe year, while the city mayor greeted each unit who works to keep the city safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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To honor them too

Orika Saryuya, a Japanese national, salutes during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi took time to salute all firefighters and supporting units to honor them for their duty and dedication while the fire department showed local spectators their swift ability to respond to an alert call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Just stand still

A Misawa City Fire Department firefighter stands by during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Misawa City and Misawa Air Base firefighters paraded around the streets to display their equipment and vehicles used to defend the city against fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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It's time to go

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shane Perkins, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, lifts a door up to reach for fire equipment during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Misawa Air Base partners with the Misawa City Fire Department to fight flames and keep the city safe. Both teams participated in the ceremony to culturally connect and strengthen bonds between the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Flags on the street

Misawa City fire department volunteers post flags during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Misawa City invited 35th Fighter Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing leadership to the event, providing opportunities to honor those who lost their lives in line of duty and wish firefighters a safe and successful year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Rev it up

A Misawa City Fire Department fire chief starts a firetruck’s engine during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. During the event, members displayed how they execute a response to a fire alert call for each vehicle, demonstrating the swift capabilities of both the Misawa City and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire departments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Breaking it out

Gunji Akihide, a Misawa City brass band musician, enjoys a break before the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Hundreds attended the parade in order to wish the city and Misawa Air Base’s Fire Department a safe year as they continue to fight fires and protect homes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Escort and Refuel

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 18th Wing refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of South Korea, as it escorts a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 6, 2017. The jet was assembled at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Komaki South F-35 Final Assembly and Check Out facility and set off on its maiden voyage across the Pacific Ocean for final function tests. (Courtesy photo)
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Escort and Refuel

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, escorts a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 6, 2017. The F-35A is the first Japanese-built variant of this model. Two F-16s escorted the aircraft on its maiden voyage across the Pacific Ocean for final function tests. (Courtesy photo
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Escort and Refuel

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, escorts a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 6, 2017. The F-35A is the first Japanese-built variant of this model. Two F-16s escorted the aircraft on its maiden voyage across the Pacific Ocean for final function tests. (Courtesy photo)
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Shine bright like a diamond

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 35th Fighter Wing prepares for take-off during Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Approximately 300 JGSDF assigned to the 1st Air Defense Artillery Brigade at Okushiri Island, Japan, participated in the exercise with more than 40 pilots and 18 electronic warfare officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Going Growlers Grace the sky

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler with the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, takes off during Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Through joint, bilateral planning and mission execution, approximately 300 JGSDF assigned to the 1st Air Defense Artillery Brigade alongside 40 pilots and 18 electronic warfare officers practiced their suppression of enemy air defense and counter air defense skills among the skies at Okushiri Island, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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It just flew on by

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 35th Fighter Wing takes off during exercise Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. The 14th Fighter Squadron F-16s, U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force banded together to practice an array of offensive firepower during exercise Iron Spear, Oct. 11 through 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Clouds, jets and missions

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 35th Fighter Wing prepares for take-off during Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Pilots from the 14th Fighter Squadron and U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler with the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, flew a total of 66 sorties over three days during exercise Iron Spear, pitting Misawa's Wild Weasels against the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in simulated combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Just breathe

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Forystek, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, attaches his oxygen breathing mask before flight during exercise Iron Spear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. Iron Spear is an annual exercise testing the reliability and viability of the 35th Fighter Wing F-16s and pilots’ tactics against surface-to-air missile threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Bilateral air superiority

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s fly in formation during an aviation training relocation over Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2017. The week long bilateral exchange expounded on the already strong, partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Flight planning with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicolas De Wulf, the 13th Fighter Squadron readiness flight commander, discusses flight patterns with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2 pilots during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. Six F-16s and more than 300 personnel flew from Misawa Air Base to participate in a week long bilateral exercise with F-2 pilots. The purpose of the ATR on is to continue to expound on the already strong, partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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