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Setting sights on high

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Leading Airman Ikumi Aomatsu, a Shariki Sub Base Patriot missile operator, inspects Patriot interceptor missiles during a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. The Patriot systems used by the Japan Air Self Defense Force defend against incoming ballistic missiles and other threats using a 320 kg missile traveling more than 5,000 kph. The Patriot system was first deployed by U.S. forces in the mid-1980s, and subsequently underwent series of modifications and improvements utilizing new technology to deliver unsurpassed air defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Show captain

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Kazumasa Kuriki, a Shariki Sub Base a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training show commander, supervises a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. The demonstration showcased the JASDF’s, also known as Kouku-Jieitai, ability to rapidly execute and bilaterally coordinate complex operations across U.S. bases in Japan. Through various exercises, the U.S. and Japan continue identifying new bilateral missions, strengthening the interoperability of bilateral forces and reinforcing stability and cooperation in new and emerging domains like space and cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Defenses standing-by

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Yamamoto, left, and Leading Airman Ikumi Aomatsu, right, both Shariki Sub Base Patriot missile operators, standby during a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. The PAC-3 guided air-and-missile defense system provides a highly reactive hit-to-kill capability in both range and altitude while operating in all environments. The planning of this evolution improves bilateral staff coordination between JASDF and U.S. forces across Japan, better preparing them both for defending Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Asking all the questions

Several U.S. and Japan news agencies interview Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Col. Yoshichika Kawahiro, the Shariki Sub Base 21st Fire Unit commander, during a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. The exercise deployment of the Patriot missiles will test the interoperability of U.S. and Japan forces, allow for on-site assessments of firing locations, and provide the JASDF with opportunities to test their air defense assets under conditions simulating a real-world deployment. The Patriot systems used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force defend against incoming ballistic missiles and other threats using a 320 kg missile that travels in excess of 5,000 kph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Ushering in PAC-3 goods

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Leading Airman Ikumi Aomatsu, a Shariki Sub Base Patriot missile operator, ushers in Patriot interceptor missiles during a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. Patriot, standing for phased array tracking radar to intercept of target, protects ground forces and critical assets at all echelons from advanced aircraft, cruise missiles and tactical ballistic missiles. Bilateral exercises like this one demonstrate the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance and the determination of both nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Hold the line

Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members bring a fuel line to a Patriot interceptor missile during a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. A Patriot battery has six major components: a power plant, radar set, an engagement control station, launcher stations, the antenna mast group, and the interceptor missiles themselves. The bilateral training and coordination between U.S.-Japan forces increases interoperability, ensuring security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Master wood working weasel creates custom art

Demi Ebert, a 35th Force Support Squadron recreation assistant, measures cedar planks in the woodshop at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2017. The shop carries various types of wood like mahogany, cherry and purpleheart. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Master wood working weasel creates custom art

A plaque hangs on a wall in the woodshop at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2017. Yutaka Kashiwazaki, a 35th Force Support Squadron woodshop master laborer, takes his skills and passes them down to many service members who use the shop as a creative way to destress. (Courtesy Photo)
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Master wood working weasel creates custom art

Yutaka Kashiwazaki, a 35th Force Support Squadron woodshop master laborer, adds details to a plaque at the woodshop at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2017. Vanessa Breen, the 35th FSS director of arts and crafts and auto complex, considers Kashiwazaki an important asset to the shop because of his talent and skill in woodworking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Master wood working weasel creates custom art

Yutaka Kashiwazaki, a 35th Force Support Squadron woodshop master laborer, saws out a detailed piece in the woodshop at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2017. Kashiwazaki worked at Misawa’s woodshop for 18 years, making various plaques, gifts and lumber pieces for customers. The woodshop is used for recreational purposes enabling service members a way to relieve stress through a creative outlet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Master wood working weasel creates custom art

Yutaka Kashiwazaki, a 35th Force Support Squadron woodshop master laborer, uses a table saw to carve a detail piece in the woodshop at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2017. In order for personnel to have access to the shop’s tools, they must take a safety class, teaching individuals about each tool and how to properly use them. Airmen build their resiliency through building woodcrafts, which powers their ability to perform all tasks fluidly at work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Master wood working weasel creates custom art

Yutaka Kashiwazaki, a 35th Force Support Squadron woodshop master laborer, uses a table saw to carve out an Air Force rank insignia in the woodshop at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2017. Kashiwazaki said adding details and creating new designs is his favorite part of woodwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Master wood working weasel creates custom art

Yutaka Kashiwazaki, a 35th Force Support Squadron woodshop master laborer, uses a circular sander to smooth a detail wood piece in the woodshop at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2017. Kashiwazaki has more than 30 years of experience in woodworking and teaches others how to properly determine and use power tools for their projects. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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