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Talking with the General

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Browne, left, the 35th Maintenance Squadron jet engine intermediate maintenance section chief, and USAF Brig. Gen. Jeffrey C. Bozard, right, the 5th Air Force vice commander, discuss operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2018. Bozard noticed and reassured Team Misawa members’ commitment and devotion to the mission’s value. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Ready for flight

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi on the flight line in preparation for dissimilar air combat tactics operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The knowledge and camaraderie the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force receive during this training creates a stronger force and builds bonds between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Mass brief

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots with the 3rd Air Wing attend a mass briefing on dissimilar air combat tactics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The DACT program provides a realistic application of fighter tactics and serves to develop a high level of tactical skill for all combat aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
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3rd Air Wing pilot

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Yoshinobu Sasaki, a 3rd Fighter Squadron F-2 pilot, poses for a photo during dissimilar air combat tactics operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. Sharing talents and abilities during DACT operations is an area of common interest for both JASDF and U.S. forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Briefing

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots with the 3rd Air Wing attend a dissimilar air combat tactics brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The monthly training builds understanding and support between Japan and U.S. forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Incoming JASDF aircraft

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 takes flight while a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis on the flight line in preparation for dissimilar air combat tactics operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. DACT is performed between the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. forces monthly to share knowledge and experience and build camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Hit em with a left

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Duplaga, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2018. The duty of a marshaller is to guide a pilot to a parking position in a safe manner using visual communication via body signals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Puzzling together fuel parts

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trevor Vandeman, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, ensures a pantograph is attached for hot refuel operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2018. Pantographs are a key element in hot pits, which allows aircraft to refuel and take off at a rapid rate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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One task at a time

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Martin, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution driver, fills out a daily refuel summary at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2018. With the renewed hot pits, F-16 Fighting Falcons can get into the air quicker by not having to shut down the aircraft saving time and money. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Dirty gaze fuels jet

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Depuno, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, connects the pantograph for hot refueling operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2018. Hot refueling is when the F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi in with the engine still running and receive fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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In it goes

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Martin, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution driver, connects a pantograph for hot refueling operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2018. Pantographs eliminate the safety and environmental liabilities associated with rubber hoses for higher fueling flowrates and maintenance-free operations facilitating an F-16 Fighting Falcon to conduct a hot pit refuel with its engine still running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Pressure on

U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Blake Ashford, a 35th Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical service technician, checks a patient’s blood pressure at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2018. When blood pressure is high, it puts extra strain on the arteries and heart. Over time, this strain can cause the arteries to become thicker and less flexible and weaker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Tubes of blood

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Blake Ashford, a 35th Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical service technician, ensures all blood tubes are ready for use at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2018. The tubes are to collect samples of patients to determine or rule out diagnosis. Many diagnoses created rely on blood samples. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Strike a pose

Senior Master Sgt. Paul Riley, the 35th Maintenance Squadron armament flight chief, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 21, 2018. Riley’s bilateral engagement led to three successful visits to Misawa AB by 23 Japanese Airmen and an American visit to Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, by 10 American Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Plaque of honor

Shereda Riley, wife of Senior Master Sgt. Paul Riley, the 35th Maintenance Squadron armament flight chief, holds the Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association Award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March, 20, 2018. Since Riley left his hometown of Stockton, Georgia, to make a positive impact in the world, he said receiving this award made him feel accomplished and grateful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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JAAGA group

A group of attendees with the Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March, 20, 2018. The JAAGA honors individuals who greatly contribute to improving the friendship and bond between U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Pose with award

Shereda Riley, left, wife of Senior Master Sgt. Paul Riley, center, the 35th Maintenance Squadron armament flight chief, and Retired General Yoshiyuki Watanabe, right, the Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association vice president, pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 20, 2018. Riley earned the recognition for his efforts in leading the 35th Fighter Wing’s bilateral relations team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Say cheese

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean McGrath, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron deputy field manager, Staff Sgt. Joshua Basquez, middle, the 35th OSS airfield management NCO in charge and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Sanchez, right, the 35th OSS training airfield management NCO in charge, pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2017. All of the 35th OSS personnel will be using the new RT3 friction measurement device on the flight line due to its increased accuracy and speed. This allows the 35th OSS to relay all information runway related to be conveyed to pilots in a timely manner for a safe departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Last minute markings

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean McGrath, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron deputy field manager, 1st Lt. Michael Duran, middle, the 35th OSS airfield management flight commander, and Dan Halliday, right, creator of Halliday technologies, ensure all materials are in place on the RT3 friction measurement device at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2017. Without the runway friction tester, the 35th OSS would be unable to get calculations of the friction on runways, which are essential to determine whether the pilots will be able to depart safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Stabilize

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean McGrath, the 35th Operations Support Squadron deputy field manager, tightens the stabilizer bar on the RT3 friction measurement device at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2017. The friction of the runway’s surface is measured at all times while the vehicle is running, and any friction change is monitored and recorded onto a tablet inside the car. This allows the 35th OSS to relay all information runway related to be conveyed to pilots in a timely manner for a safe departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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