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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Security Forces Squadron conduct a gate runner bomb threat and ground attack table top scenario during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers, from 9th Division, 5th Infantry Regiment, Aomori, as part of Keen Sword 21 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard & Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shannon Hutto, 35th Security Forces Squadron integrated defense section chief, briefs 9th Division, Aomori, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force leadership on bilateral contingency operations during a three-day bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect training allows U.S. and Japan forces to exercise plans for contingency operations. Lessons learned from each encounter are used to solidify and improve operational effectiveness. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Japan Ground Self-Defense soldiers, from the 9th Division, 5th Infantry Regiment, Aomori, conduct a practice search during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shannon Hutto, 35th Security Forces Squadron integrated defense section chief, briefs Japan Ground Self-Defense Force leadership about bilateral contingency operations during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Spencer Villanueva, a 35th Security Forces Squadron training evaluator, directs Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers, from the 9th Division, 5th Infantry Regiment, Aomori, during a bilateral guard and protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect training allows U.S. and Japan forces to exercise plans for contingency operations. Lessons learned from each encounter are used to solidify and improve operational effectiveness. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tommy Jones, a 35th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, aims his training weapon down range during a weapon retention demonstration for a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The 35th Security Forces Squadron, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct a bilateral guard and protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect training allows U.S. and Japan forces to exercise plans for contingency operations. Lessons learned from each encounter are used to solidify and improve operational effectiveness. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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201008-F-EN010-0082

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, harvests rice during a community relations event in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 8, 2020. Friedel joined Misawa Mayor Yoshinori Kohiyama and students from Oozora Elementary School for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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201008-F-EN010-0132

Misawa Mayor Yoshinori Kohiyama, far left, and U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, pose for a photo with Friedel's family and Oozora Elementary School students during a rice harvesting event in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 8, 2020. Rice is the primary staple food of the Japanese diet and of such fundamental importance to the Japanese culture that it was once used as currency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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201008-F-EN010-0116

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with his daughter about the rice harvesting process during a community relations event in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 8, 2020. While rice can now be harvested using a machine, Misawa Mayor Yoshinori Kohiyama, Friedel and his family, and Oozora Elementary School students harvested rice by hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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201008-F-EN010-0092

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, holds up stalks of rice while standing next to a scarecrow during a community relations event in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 8, 2020. Friedel and his family joined Misawa Mayor Yoshinori Kohiyama and Oozora Elementary School students to harvest rice, the primary staple of the Japanese diet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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201008-F-EN010-0088

Misawa Mayor Yoshinori Kohiyama poses for a photo during a community relations event in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 8, 2020. Kohiyama and U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, joined students from Oozora Elementary School to harvest rice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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201008-F-EN010-0060

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and his family harvest rice during a community relations event in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 8, 2020. This was the first time Friedel and his family had harvested rice, which is the primary staple food of the Japanese diet and of such fundamental importance to the Japanese culture that it was once used as currency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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201008-F-EN010-0043

Misawa Mayor Yoshinori Kohiyama, left, and U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, pose for a photo during a community relations event in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 8, 2020. Kohiyama and Friedel joined students from Oozora Elementary School to harvest rice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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201008-F-EN010-0029

Students from Oozora Elementary School greet U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and his family during a community relations event in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 8, 2020. Friedel and Misawa Mayor Yoshinori Kohiyama joined the students on their trip to harvest rice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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Misawa Chapel Team wins best in Air Force

Members of the Misawa Chapel Team pose for a photo during a break in exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The team recently won the prestigious Terence P. Finnegan Award, which recognizes the Air Force's Outstanding Medium Chapel Team of the Year. (Courtesy photo)

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Misawa Chapel Team wins best in Air Force

Members of the Misawa Chapel Team pose for a photo at the 35th Fighter Wing 2019 Annual Award ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2020. The team recently won the prestigious Terence P. Finnegan Award, which recognizes the Air Force's Outstanding Medium Chapel Team of the Year. (Courtesy photo)

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200623-F-EN010-0021

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the previous 35th Fighter Wing commander, presents a certificate of recognition honoring the Misawa Chapel Team for winning the Terence P. Finnegan Award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2020. Named after Maj. Gen. Terence P. Finnegan, the award recognizes the Air Force Outstanding Medium Chapel Team of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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200622-F-EN010-0045

U.S. Air Force Col Kristopher Struve, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Koku-Jieitai Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing commander, shake hands in front of aircraft participating in an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participated in the Elephant Walk, which showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This is Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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200622-F-EN010-0013

U.S. Air Force Col Kristopher Struve, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Koku-Jieitai Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing commander, watch as aircraft taxi into position for an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participated in the Elephant Walk, which showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This is Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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