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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

Personnel from the 35th Medical Group and 35th Operations Group work with Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew to lift a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. This exercise showcased the interoperability abilities between the U.S. and Japan during rescue and triage operations. This was the first time this type of exercise occured on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, a 35th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew transport a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Once sending his location, rescue crews retrieved and transported the simulated injured pilot by a UH-60J Black Hawk back to Misawa AB. The purpose of this exercise showcased the bilateral alliance between the U.S. and Japan during possible rescue and triage operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

Personnel from the 35th Medical Group and 35th Operations Group work with Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew to lift a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. This exercise showcased the interoperability abilities between the U.S. and Japan during rescue and triage operations. This was the first time this type of exercise occured on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, a 35th Operations Support Squaron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialist, lights a flare during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Japan held Cope Angel 17 for the first time on mainland Japan in order to strengthen interoperability between the Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron and the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Team pararescueman, stationed at Akita Air Base, Japan, checks the airway, breathing and compressions of a simulated downed pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. The exercise tested bilateral coordination skills between the JASDF and U.S. service members with their target goal being a one-hour response time. This was the first time JASDF conducted the exercise on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

U.S. Air Force Capt. Phil McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, waits for Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Team pararescuemen out of Akita Air Base, Japan, during exercise Cope Angel 17, at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Cope Angel 17 focused on bilateral integration of Japanese rescue assets and Misawa AB F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen from Akita Air Base, Japan, respond to a simulated downed pilot as a UH-60J Black Hawk flies overhead during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. All pilots are equipped with survival equipment for situations they would have to eject from their aircraft and wait to be rescued. The equipment includes life-saving survival equipment capable for use during an ejection and waiting for rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force rescue team member gives a thumbs up to a UH-60J Black Hawk rescue team pilot from Akita Air Base, Japan, during the start of exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. The exercise simulated the search and rescue of a down pilot. The rescue team flew to Draughon Range to recover the pilot and returned the patient to Misawa AB for examination at the 35th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force rescue team from Akita Air Base, Japan, prepare a UH-60J Black Hawk for take-off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, during Cope Angel 17, Aug. 9, 2017. Cope Angel is a bilateral search and rescue exercise between the U.S. Air Force and Japan service members. This was the first time an exercise of this nature occured on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force rescue team member from Akita Air Base, Japan, places a “remove before flight” tag on a UH-60J Black Hawk after landing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. U.S. Air Force and JASDF service members collaborated to conduct a joint search and rescue exercise called Cope Angel 17. JASDF personnel brought a simulated injured pilot back to Misawa AB for treatment by ambulance to the 35th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Preparing for the worst

U.S. Marines speak with 35th Fighter Wing first responders about emergency procedures specific to the MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. More than 3,500 Japanese and U.S. service members will conduct exercise Northern Viper 17 during Aug. 10 to 28. The 35th Fighter Wing is providing logistical support and conducting close-air-support with joint terminal attack controllers at Draughon Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Showing emergency procedures

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 airframe aerial observer, discusses emergency procedures with a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. More than 3,500 Japan and U.S. service members will conduct exercise Northern Viper 17 during Aug. 10 to 28. The 35th Fighter Wing is providing logistical support and conducting close-air-support with joint terminal attack controllers at Draughon Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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MV-22 Ospreys arrive at Misawa AB

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, prepare to takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The VMM-262 squadron were temporarily on-station for various certifications for the upcoming joint aircraft training relocation, Exercise Northern Viper 2017. The exercise is scheduled to begin Aug. 10 and is designed to enhance bilateral defense capabilities between U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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VMM-262 visit Misawa AB

U.S. Marines, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, discuss flight operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The VMM-262 squadron was temporarily on-station for certifications for the upcoming exercise, Northern Viper 17. The exercise will focus on enhancing combined capabilities with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, while being forward-deployed to mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Revving up to takeoff

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 airframe aerial observer, and William Payne, a VMM-262 avionics technician, watch a MV-22 Osprey takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. More than 3,500 Japan and U.S. military service members will participate in exercise Northern Viper 17, a bilateral and joint exercise showcasing the defense capabilities of Japan and U.S. alliance. The VMM-262 squadron is from in Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Seeing Ospreys

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 airframe aerial observer, watches a MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The VMM-262 squadron was temporarily on-station for certifications for the upcoming exercise, Northern Viper 17. The exercise will focus on enhancing combined capabilities with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, while being forward-deployed to mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Surprises around a divider

Northern Air Defense Force and 35th Fighter Wing leadership speak with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Shunichi Araki, Northern Aircraft Control and Warning Wing vice commander, prior to a surprise U.S. Air Force commendation medal presentation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2017. Araki received this medal for his actions during his tenure at Yokota Air Base, Japan, as Operations Support Wing, Air Defense Command vice commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Team effort

The 374th Mission Support Group leadership and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operations Support Wing leadership stand for a group photo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 15, 2016. JASDF Col. Shunichi Araki, formerly the Operations Support Wing, Air Defense Command vice commander, received a U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal for his and his teams dedicated efforts of enhancing bilateral partnerships between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)
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Air Force Commendation Medal bestowed on JASDF leader

The U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal rests on the chest of Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Shunichi Araki, the Northern Aircraft Control and Warning Wing vice commander, after it was presented at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2017. Araki received this medal for his actions during his tenure at Yokota Air Base, Japan, as Operations Support Wing, Air Defense Command vice commander. His accomplishments included being a key asset during the Yokota Friendship Festival, exercise KEEN EDGE and enhancing bilateral partnerships among the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Watching from the skies

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Morgan Reeves, Naval Air Facility Misawa crewman, looks out the window of a UC-12F Huron during a flight back to Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2017. In the past, Reeves and his team have transported the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team to other U.S. and foreign military bases in Japan and the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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