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Range Day 2023

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force CH-47JA Chinook prepares to land during Misawa Range Day at Draughn Range, Japan, Oct. 20, 2023. Range Day is an annual event, allowing Misawa personnel and families to receive an insider’s look into how Misawa Air Base accomplishes its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Range Day 2023

Attendees wait in line to tour a CV-22 Osprey during Misawa Range Day at Draughn Range, Japan, Oct. 20, 2023. The event provided families an opportunity to see the 35th Fighter Wing mission up close through flight exhibitions and equipment demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Range Day 2023

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 14th Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) tightens a bolt during a loading demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2023. The 14th FGS won the fourth quarter load competition and showcased their attention to detail, teamwork, precision and ammunition loading proficiency during the demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Range Day 2023

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 14th Fighter Generation Squadron tightens a bolt during a loading demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2023. The 14th Fighter Generation Squadron won the fourth quarter load competition and showcased their attention to detail, teamwork, precision and ammunition loading proficiency during the demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Range Day 2023

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 14th Fighter Generation Squadron load a munition onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a loading demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2023. These competitions allow weapon load crews members to test their ability in providing safe, reliable, timely and effective munitions on aircraft, enabling Misawa to remain mission-capable and deter adversaries in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Allied Aces: U.S. and JASDF Fighter Squadron's unite

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members pose for a group photo during the 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron’s 50th anniversary ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct 14, 2023. The 301st TFS and 13th FS have executed missions together at Misawa Air Base for almost three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Allied Aces: U.S. and JASDF Fighter Squadron's unite

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members pose for a group photo during the 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron’s 50th anniversary ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct 14, 2023. The 301st TFS and 13th FS have executed missions together at Misawa Air Base for almost three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Allied Aces: U.S. and JASDF Fighter Squadron's unite

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Keegan Dale, 13th Fighter Squadron commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Col. Kazuhito Okamoto, 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron commander, exchange gifts after formally establishing sister squadrons relationship at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct 14, 2023. The 301st TFS and 13th FS have executed missions together at Misawa Air Base for almost three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Allied Aces: U.S. and JASDF Fighter Squadron's unite

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members watch the 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron’s 50th Anniversary Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct 14, 2023. During the ceremony, the 301st TFS formally established a sister squadron agreement with the 13th Fighter Squadron, promising to build camaraderie, increasing their synergy and ability to perform the mission alongside one another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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35th Comptroller Squadron Ensure Success as the Fiscal Year Ends

U.S. Air Force Capt. Micah Blakely, 35th Comptroller Squadron budget officer, is coined by U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2023. The 35th Comptroller Squadron oversees the finances of Misawa Air Base personnel and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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35th Comptroller Squadron Ensure Success as the Fiscal Year Ends

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kayla Ludwigsen, 35th Comptroller Squadron financial analysis supervisor, is coined by Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2023. The 35th Comptroller Squadron oversees the finances of Misawa Air Base personnel and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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35th Comptroller Squadron Ensure Success as the Fiscal Year Ends

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, conducts a brief with the 35th Comptroller Squadron regarding the Fiscal Year Closeout at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2023. During his time there, Richard made the final purchase of Misawa Air Base 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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35th Comptroller Squadron Ensure Success as the Fiscal Year Ends

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, conducts a brief with the 35th Comptroller Squadron regarding the Fiscal Year Closeout at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2023. The fiscal year ends on Sept. 30 and starts on Oct. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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35th Comptroller Squadron Ensure Success as the Fiscal Year Ends

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joel Clark and Tech. Sgt. Yue Liu, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron resource advisors, work side by side during the Fiscal Year closeout at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2023. Funding for the fiscal year is appropriated by Congress and then disseminated by the wing commander for unit usage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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Misawa United Connects Cultures on, off the Field

A Misawa United soccer player prepares to kick the ball during their weekly practice in Misawa City, Japan, Sept. 20, 2023. The team's activities are not limited to soccer but also include dinner parties and events at Misawa Air Base to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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Misawa United Connects Cultures on, off the Field

A Misawa United soccer player dribbles the ball during their weekly practice in Misawa City, Japan, Sept. 20, 2023. Misawa United’s main soccer team is a combination of men and women established with the purpose of enhancing the U.S. and Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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Misawa United Connects Cultures on, off the Field

The Misawa United soccer players scrimmage together during their weekly practice in Misawa City, Japan, Sept. 20, 2023. Misawa United's goal is to continue to strengthen the local Japanese and U.S. friendship through sports and participation in each other’s community events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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Misawa United Connects Cultures on, off the Field

The Misawa United soccer team pose together during a donation ceremony at Misawa Indoor Sports Field in Misawa City, Japan, Sept. 20, 2023. The team donated two fans to the facility to fulfill their goal of giving back to the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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Building up Capabilities

A 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment operator and a Japanese contractor use a concrete vibrator to move compact wet cement and remove excess water while constructing a mobile aircraft arresting system (MAAS) and mobile runway edge sheave (MRES) on taxiway bravo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2023. The MRES and MAAS are two separate systems, one being a rotary friction-type energy absorber and the other providing a low-profile runway edge sheave, allowing the MAAS to be setback from the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Building up Capabilities

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Wing performs a mobile aircraft arresting system and mobile runway edge sheave certification at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept 8, 2023. Every year, each system on base must be recertified to ensure it functions safely and correctly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joao Marcus Costa)

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