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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

An old, nonfunctional anti-aircraft weapon sits on Draughon Range in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. The anti-aircraft weapons simulate targets for pilots to practice their destruction of enemy air-defenses and solidify their tactics for real world scenarios. Draughon Range receives many unused metal crates to be used as targets, saving the Air Force thousands of dollars every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

Joe Conley, the Draughon Range lead manager, examines an inert guided bomb unit 12 at Draughon Range, in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. The range personnel play a crucial role in setting up the range for every day operations and support many exercises. The workers put in approximately 65 hours per week to ensure the range functions at its optimal level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

Mike Guerra, a Draughon Range electronic warfare field engineer, watches aircraft hit targets at Draughon Range it Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. Along with the upkeep of the range, personnel assist pilots with their training by telling them how far and fast their precision is each time they pass through the target field. Any time the range is in use, personnel brief all pilots the types of ammunition they are allowed to use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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End of an era at northern Japanese base

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Buildings in the 20 area housing await demolition here Nov. 14. Demolition of these buildings is expected to be completed by May of next year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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End of an era at northern Japanese base

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Buildings in the 20 area housing await demolition here Nov. 14. These buildings have been uninhabited since 2005 when they were used by the Misawa Inn for family pet lodging. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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End of an era at northern Japanese base

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Buildings in the 20 area housing await demolition here Nov. 14. These buildings have been uninhabited since 2005 when they were used by the Misawa Inn for family pet lodging. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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End of an era at northern Japanese base

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Buildings in the 20 area housing await demolition here Nov. 14. These buildings have been uninhabited since 2005 when they were used by the Misawa Inn for family pet lodging. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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End of an era at northern Japanese base

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Building 26 is one of the many buildings going to be demolished in the 20 area housing here Nov. 14. Demolition of these buildings is expected to be completed by May of next year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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Engineers clear the way for combat air power

Members with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron clear snow off the flight line at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2018. The 35th CES clears the flight line to create a safe environment for F-16s to takeoff and maintain wing readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jeremy Garcia)
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Family Focus

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Hammans, a 35th Fighter Wing chaplain, and his children, look at a water stream during a 35th Fighter Wing chapel resiliency trip, at Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The chapel took approximately 40 active-duty personnel and their dependents to Geibikei Gorge and Chuson-Ji Temple, Hiraizumi, Japan, in order to strengthen their spiritual and social aspects of the Comprehensive Airmen's Fitness pillars. According to Air Force studies, when Airmen are spiritually, physically, mentally and socially resilient, they reach optimal performance in their daily tasks, better executing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Fun nights in Yamada

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members with the 37th Surveillance Squadron and a U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Tatum, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions systems technician, pause for a photo during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17, 2018. During the exchange, personnel worked together and fellowshipped with one another to deepen bonds and enhance mission execution through getting to know each other both inside and outside of a work environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Gift exchange

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Kimamura, left, a 37th Surveillance Squadron weapons director, gives U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, right, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, a gift during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 18, 2018. Alsvig attended the first two days of the exchange to learn about the 37th Surveillance Squadron’s mission and how they work alongside their allies to maintain peace and balance in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Goodbye sunshine

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Layne, the 35th Fighter Wing bilateral exchange program lead coordinator, waves goodbye to Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, during their visit to Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 18, 2018. The 35th FW works together with several Japan Self-Defense Force bases to provide cultural and bilateral exchanges throughout the year, cultivating enhanced teamwork between the U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Gosser crew members roll out green #15

Gosser Memorial Golf Course crew members install new sod on hole 15 in late April of 2013 as part of a project to replace all course greens at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Holes 14, 15 and 16 were the final three of 18 greens replaced as part of a six-year project conducted in-house that saved the Air Force nearly $1,000,000 in potential costs. (Courtesy photo)
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housing

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Inbound accompanied Airmen are now required to live in available on-base housing as of Sept. 1. The change comes as an effort to save money across the Department of Defense, which is expected to save taxpayers $30 to $50 million annually. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Strohmeyer)
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Hungry weasels line-up for restaurant opening

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, cuts a ribbon during the grand opening of the Wild Weasels' Bar & Grill, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2017. The 35 Force Support Squadron established the eatery to satisfy Misawa AB residents' request for an American style dine-in restaurant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Hungry weasels line-up for restaurant opening

Symone Kelly, a Wild Weasels' Bar & Grill food service worker, takes food orders from the McDowells, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2017. The restaurant offers a variety of food selections for all customers ranging from steaks to small children's meals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Hungry weasels line-up for restaurant opening

A tenderloin steak sits at the Wild Weasels' Bar & Grill at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2017. The restaurant's hours of operation are Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the dining area, and 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. for the bar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Language book learning

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Airman Shimizu, left, a 37th Surveillance Squadron radar maintenance technician, looks at a Japanese phrase book with U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Tatum’s, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17, 2018. U.S. Air Force members from various career fields stayed with their JASDF counterparts to better integrate with each other. Participants obtained a deeper understanding of cultural differences and learned to perform tasks together, ensuring fluid mission execution in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Airmen ready for anything

The sun rises over the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on the final day of an operational readiness exercise, Nov. 10, 2010. The exercise evaluation team simulated a host of potential obstacles for the 35th Fighter Wing to overcome, training Airmen to stay flexible and get the mission done in the fastest and safest way possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse/Released)
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