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Misawa MCA accelerating change to outpace competitors

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to launch 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 16, 2020. Six 13th FS F-16 and a crew of 45 Airmen from various squadrons simulated a mock deployment to an “austere” environment on the south ramp of the flightline. The designated location is not regularly used and not optimized for advanced operations. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, disscusses maintaining a positive human relations climate for the base with TSgt Luisa Martinez, the 35th Fighter Wing Equal Opportunity (EO) director, during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 16, 2021. EO aims to maintain healthy work environments and aid active duty military, familiy members, retirees, and DoD civilians by opening channels of communication to resolve complaints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon R. Redfern)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, discuss finance duties with 2nd Lt. Wesley Hale, the 35th financial operations flight commander, during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 16, 2021. The Finance office provides direct support to decision makers on budgetary, financial and economic issues while continuously improving the quality and efficiency of customer-focused financial services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon R. Redfern)
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210216-F-MI946-1125

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief and Col. Jesse J. Friedel, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, speak to members of the 35th Fighter Wing Legal Office during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 16, 2021. Wild Weasel Walk-Throughs are weekly events conducted by Friedel to learn more about the units he visits and listen to concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon R. Redfern)
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210209-F-MI946-1109

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Braedon Hawkins, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Flight Individual Protective Equipment apprentice, manages base assets at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2021. The Material Management Flight is responsible for stocking, storing, issuing, managing, inventorying, shipping, and inspecting Department of Defense supplies, equipment, munitions, and fuels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon R. Redfern)
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210209-F-MI946-1074

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dawson Powers, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Flight Individual Protective Equipment apprentice, conducts a gas mask seal test at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2021. Quality checks are regularly performed on gas masks to ensure they are in proper working condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon R. Redfern)
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IV insert

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Darin Hoki, a 14th Fighter Squadron individual duty medical technician, inserts an intravenous therapy catheter into a stimulated critically injured patient during Agile Combat Employment week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2020. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) is a new Air Force initiative, which will eventually replace the current Self-Aid Buddy Care training to better prepare personnel to perform potential lifesaving treatment in a variety of challenging environments, whether in contingency or garrison operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Patient down

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron watch the 14th Fighter Squadron individual duty medical technicians perform Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training during Agile Combat Employment week at Misawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2020. This training simulated a more realistic approach by using a mannequin with fake blood and injuries to assist in broadening the casualty care knowledge base of Airmen, enabling them to be capable of executing the mission across an expanded spectrum of mission-sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Moving and packing

U.S. Air Force 35th Fighter Wing Airmen move cargo during Agile Combat Employment week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2020. This concept strengthens our “Fight Tonight” mentality, ensuring the preparation of personnel for no notice contingencies and the capability of Airmen to rapidly deploy and operate out of an austere location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Move the ISU

U.S. Air Force Nicholas Covey, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron support technician, directs Senior Airman Russiel Huertas Muniz, a 35th AMXS crew chief as he relocates cargo during Agile Combat Employment (ACE) week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2020. Utilizing the Multi-Capable Airmen concept in combination with ACE deployments, the U.S. Air Force can maintain mission capability with fewer deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Jets ready to taxi

Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flightline during Agile Combat Employment week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2020. This training integrated Multi-Capable Airmen concepts, which focuses on teaching skill-sets outside of one’s respective career field. For example, during this training a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief taught a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airman how to marshal an F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Marshal shadowing

U.S. Air Force Airman Corey Tidwell, a 35th LRS fuels distribution journeyman, prepares to marshal an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Agile Combat Employment week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2020. The 35th LRS tested a new cargo deployment function (CDF) process that centralized representatives from all units and their unpacked cargo in one location to collectively pack individual storage units, reducing the CDF timeline and deployment footprint. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julia DaSilva, the 35th Medical Group COVID Cell flight chief, shows her pocket-sized Basic Life Support (BLS) algorithm at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2020. DaSilva designed a pocket-sized Basic Life Support (BLS) algorithm to be worn with her medical group badge as a quick-reference tool in administering life-saving measures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julia DaSilva, the 35th Medical Group COVID Cell flight chief, pauses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2020. DaSilva designed a pocket-sized Basic Life Support algorithm to be worn with her medical group badge as a quick-reference tool in administering life-saving measures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, the 5th Air Force command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, operate a lift during the "Snow Rodeo" at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2020. The Snow Rodeo allows Airmen to participate in a friendly competition in snow clearing operations. With an average snowfall of 150 inches per year over the last several years, civil engineers stay busy with 24-hour operations during the snow season, ensuring the airfield is open regardless of weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Time to drive

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander of, operates a snow plow during the "Snow Rodeo" at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 24, 2020. Misawa is about 40 miles from Aomori, one of the snowiest cities in the world. The highest recorded snowfall was 240 inches in 1984. In order for the mission to go on civil engineers stay busy during the snow season to ensure the airfield is open regardless of weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Climb aboard

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander, enters a snow plow during the "Snow Rodeo" at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2020. The Snow Rodeo allows Airmen to participate in a friendly competition in snow clearing operations. Misawa has a strong lead on keeping the title of the snowiest air force base in the world. This keeps civil engineers busy with 24-hour operations during the snow season, ensuring the airfield is open regardless of weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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AFE brief

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander, receives a briefing on aircrew flight equipment, or AFE, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 23, 2020. In order to carry out the mission, every plane and pilot must be equipped and ready for any situation. AFE is one of the many units that ensure the safety and success of flying missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Welcome to the 14th

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, 5th AF command chief, prepare to walk into the 14th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 23, 2020. During their two-day visit, Kosinski and McCool received mission briefs from various 35th Fighter Wing units and agencies, had the opportunity to meet and interact with Airmen, and learn about the various roles Team Misawa members play to keep their community safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Night flying

Pilots assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron fly above the Northern coast of Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. To sustain readiness in adverse conditions, FARP training can take place anytime, day or night. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, choices are tremendously increased. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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