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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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210302-F-MI946-1191

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, pose for a photo with Airmen from the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) flight during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, March 2, 2021. The AFE flight is responsible for preparing all pilots’ flying gear, including helmets, masks, survival vests, anti-exposure suits and harnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210302-F-MI946-1186

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, lays in a “dunk tank” with an anti-exposure suit on during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen ensure these suits are airtight and waterproof to increase a pilot’s chances of survival if they must eject over water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210302-F-MI946-1166

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alejandro Galvan, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) apprentice, prepares Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, right, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, to equip an anti-exposure suit for water testing during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. AFE Airmen thoroughly inspect the suit for any leaks to ensure it is flight ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210302-F-MI946-1143

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sidnea Keister, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) craftsman, explains to Col. Jesse J. Friedel, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, the multiple tasks AFE performs to support the mission during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. The AFE flight is responsible for ensuring all flight and safety equipment is in perfect working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210302-F-MI946-1143

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, receives help from Senior Master Sgt. Paul McArdle, right, the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) superintendent, while packing a parachute during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. A properly packed parachute ensures it deploys and saves pilots lives. Due to the thorough process and strict checklist AFE Airmen follow, it can take hours to pack a single parachute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210302-F-MI946-1143

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, left, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, receives help from Airman 1st Class Kameron Oesterreich, right, the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) apprentice, equip night vision goggles (NVG) during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. AFE Airmen routinely inspect, repair and test NVGs and other flight equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210225-F-MI946-1096

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing listen as Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, 5th AF command chief, explains her military experience during an all-call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2021. During the all-call, McCool enlightened Airmen with stories from her career throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210225-F-MI946-1082

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, 5th AF command chief, answers an Airman’s question during an all-call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2021. During the all-call, McCool recognized Airmen for their outstanding performance and took questions from the audience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210225-F-MI946-1037

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, 5th AF command chief, hosts an all-call with Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2021. McCool emphasized that PACAF needs to maintain a sense of readiness and resiliency despite COVID-19 throughout the next year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210219-F-TG061-1030

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Joede Stonebraker, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron clinical nurse, asks the panel of Majors a question on leadership during the last seminar of the First Term Officers Course (FTOC) at Misawa AB, Japan, Feb. 19, 2021. The conclusion of FTOC gave the attendees an opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance and mentoring from a panel of Field Grade Officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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210219-F-TG061-1029

U.S. Air Force Capt. Erin Candella, left, a 35th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy inpatient element chief, and Capt. Lea Hyman, right, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron nurse anesthetist, participated in a group mentoring session during the Field Grade Officer’s panel during the First Term Officers Course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2021. The course helped officers network with each other and show what will be expected of them in their Air Force careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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210219-F-TG061-1026

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jordan Siefkes, the 35th Contracting Squadron commander, answers a question during the Field Grade Officer’s panel as a final wrap up for the First Term Officers Course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2021. Eleven Company Grade Officers took the course that taught them how to check the Air Force portal, what resources the base has for them and their Airmen, how to manage their career plans and allowed them to network with seasoned experienced Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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210219-F-TG061-1001

U.S. Air Force Company Grade Officers who attended the First Term Officers Course finished the course with a panel of Majors answering questions about their experiences as officers at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2021. The three-day course taught the officers what the Air Force expects of them and provided them the opportunity to network with each other and experienced military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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210216-F-MI946-1182

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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210216-F-MI946-1125

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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210212-F-EN010-0054

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members pose for a photo with signed copies of the Memorandum of Understanding International 3010 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2021. The first of its kind to be signed in more than 20 years at Misawa, MOUI 3010 outlines the responsibilities associated with the joint or sole use, maintenance, repair, and construction of U.S. and Japanese owned facilities and areas on Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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210212-F-EN010-0048

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing commander, pose for a photo with their signed copies of the Memorandum of Understanding International 3010 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2021. The first of its kind to be signed in more than 20 years at Misawa, MOUI 3010 outlines the responsibilities associated with the joint or sole use, maintenance, repair, and construction of U.S. and Japanese owned facilities and areas on Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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210212-F-EN010-0038

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing commander, signs the Memorandum of Understanding 3010 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2021. The MOUI, which is the first of its kind to be signed in more than 20 years at Misawa, covers a variety of areas including the use and maintenance of roadways and airfield pavements, and the possible installation of buildings, structures, utility systems or other real property built separately or apart from existing structures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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