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A gift of friendship

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Masahito Monma, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 6th Air Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Phillip McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, pose for a photo with an F-16 framed photo during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2019. McCoy presented Monma this item as a gift to express his gratitude toward JASDF’s hospitability, support and friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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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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ATR pre-brief

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Wesley Hales, the 13th Fighter Squadron director of operations, provides opening remarks for the aviation training exercise at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Sept 30, 2017. With a total of 28 sorties flown, U.S. Air Force personnel worked side-by-side with Japan Air Self-Defense Force, allowing both parties to interact and see how their similar mission sets are accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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CP leads the way

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. Throughout the duration of the exercise, both teams of pilots conducted 27 sorties focusing on specialized training consisting of bilateral basic fighting maneuvers, air combat maneuvers, defensive counter air and suppression of enemy air defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Flying with our colors

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Brom, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, taxis upon arrival at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, during a week long bilateral aviation training relocation, Sept. 30, 2017. The ATR program is designed to increase operational readiness and interoperability between U.S. and Japan forces, while reducing the impact of training on local communities surrounding Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Stop...in position

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicolas De Wulf, the 13th Fighter Squadron readiness flight commander, signals to a pilot to halt at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Sept 30, 2017. Six F-16s flew down from Misawa AB to participate in a week long bilateral exchange with F-2 pilots. The ATR allowed Airmen to practice deployed contingency operations and execute bilateral training exercises in a geographically different environment alongside the Japan Air Self-Defense Forces 8th Air Wing Mitsubishi F-2s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Loading Cargo

Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 25, 2017. The Tsuiki Air Base aviation training relocation focuses on training in different geographical locations and cultural environments, while strengthening U.S. and Japan interoperability and combat readiness. This is the first ATR located at Tsuiki AB since 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Okay

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Roddrick Davenport, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics specialist, signals to the forklift operator while unloading an engine removal kit at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. More than 100,000 lbs. was transported from Misawa Air Base, Japan to Tsuiki AB, in support of an aviation training relocation. The ATR is hosted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing focusing on training in different geographical locations and cultural environments while strengthening U.S. and JASDF interoperability and combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Push it

A 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airman pushes a container into position on a C-17 Globemaster III at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 25, 2017. The cargo primarily consisted of equipment for the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, which included engine removal kits, power generators, tools and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Night moves

Airmen begin loading cargo into a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, for the Tsuiki Air Base aviation training relocation at Fukuoka International Airport, Japan, Sept. 27, 2017. The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron redeployment assistance team coordinated transportation of 53 short tons, 2,000 lbs. of cargo and 100 personnel from Misawa AB to Tsuiki AB, using three chalks consisting of a C-17 and 15 contracted national semi-trucks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Teamwork

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force forklift operator unloads an engine removal kit from a semi-truck in preparation for aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. The purpose of an ATR is to focus on training in different geographical locations and cultural environments while strengthening U.S. and Japan alliances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Ready to lift

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nick Ward, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen work together to unload an engine removal kit from a semi-truck at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. More than 100,000 lbs. of cargo was flown over the course of three days to Fukuoka International Airport, then off-loaded and reloaded onto 15 semi-truck bound for Tsuiki AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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