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Stretching for the big dance-off

U.S. and Japanese Airmen stretch prior to learning a traditional Japanese dance during a 10-day U.S.-Japan Bilateral Career Training, at Chitose Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2017. Over the next hour and a half, the Koku-Jieitai and U.S. Airmen from Misawa Air Base, Japan, danced while learning more about each other’s cultural background helping to increase the two-nation’s interoperability. Cultural exchanges like this dance strengthen the U.S.-Japan security alliance by humanizing each nation’s service members bringing them closer as allies and friends. Koku-Jieitai is the traditional term for Japan Air Self Defense Force used by the Japanese. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Base defense weapons systems

Koku-Jieitai Master Sgt. Hiroshi Osawa, a 2nd Air Wing Base Air Defense M-61 20 mm Vulcan cannon operator, explains the capabilities of the installation’s defense network to a group of U.S. Airmen participating in a 10-day U.S.-Japan Bilateral Career Training, at Chitose Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2017. The Vulcan is capable of firing 6,600 rounds per second and its six rotating barrels, firing at one time, permit a high rate of fire while simultaneously reducing the problem of barrel wear and heat generation. Koku-Jieitai is the traditional term for Japan Air Self Defense Force used by the Japanese. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Checking out the Vulcan

Koku-Jieitai Master Sgt. Hiroshi Osawa, right, a 2nd Air Wing Base Air Defense M-61 20 mm Vulcan cannon operator, explains the weapon’s capabilities to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jessica Nienheuser, left, the 35th Medical Support Squadron patient administration section chief, during a 10-day U.S.-Japan Bilateral Career Training, at Chitose Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2017. Nienheuser got to sit in the operator’s seat while the weapon system was operational, not armed, and move the turret around while Osawa explained its operation. Koku-Jieitai is the traditional term for Japan Air Self Defense Force used by the Japanese. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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What a ride!

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ebony Jenkins, a 35th Security Forces Squadron member, flies with nine other U.S. Airmen aboard a Koku-Jieitai Kawasaki C-1 headed to Chitose Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2017. The group flew to Chitose from Misawa Air Base, Japan, as part of a 10-day U.S.-Japan Bilateral Career Training, April 11-20, specifically designed to bring the two nation’s air forces closer as allies and friends. The Kawasaki C-1 is a twin- short-range military transport, used by the Koku-Jieitai. Koku-Jieitai is the traditional term for Japan Air Self Defense Force used by the Japanese. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Airfield systems Airmen uphold Wild Weasel mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tristan Blake, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, cleans a visibility sensor at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2017. The sensor provides visibility readings to assist in landing. Blake said the systems provide planes the ability to land, take-off and navigate the air space, all to accomplish the main goal of the Air Force—to fly, fight and win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airfield systems Airmen uphold Wild Weasel mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tristan Blake, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, performs a check on an instrument landing system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2017. The ILS provides horizontal and vertical guidance for pilots landing and taking off. Airfield systems technicians periodically perform preventative maintenance inspections on equipment to ensure serviceability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airfield systems Airmen uphold Wild Weasel mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Blackwell, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, climbs an AN/FMQ 19 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2017. The AN/FMQ 19 is an integrated system of weather sensors that measure, collect and disseminate meteorological data to help pilots, weather personnel and air traffic controllers prepare and monitor weather forecasts. By Airfield systems Airmen enable, F-16 Fighting Falcons to contribute to Pacific Air Forces’ mission to deter aggression with allies and maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Asia- Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airfield systems Airmen uphold Wild Weasel mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tristan Blake, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, dials a spectrum analyzer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2017. The spectrum analyzer ensures tactical air navigation system power stays on the correct frequency. The machine also displays various nearby frequencies for Airmen to monitor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airfield systems Airmen uphold Wild Weasel mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tristan Blake, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, opens a radio transmitter front adjustments panel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2017. The panel provides power and frequency modification to the radio transmitters on the flight line. The airfield systems technicians use their capabilities to install and maintain radio frequency communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airfield systems Airmen uphold Wild Weasel mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems section, inspect a localizer antennae at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2017. The antennae transmit signals at different phases for correct modulation. The flight ensures serviceability of airfield systems, which give a multitude of accurate readings to pilots, weather personnel and air traffic controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airfield systems Airmen uphold Wild Weasel mission

Desiccant containers sit attached to an AN/FMQ 19 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2017. The desiccant material absorbs moisture in the air for reading atmospheric pressure, which affects the information displayed to pilots and their instruments. With information received from the AN/FMQ 19s in conjunction with navigational aids, pilots, weather flights and air traffic controllers can safely land F-16 Fighting Falcons during zero-visibility weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Knowledge exchange, firefighter with maintenance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaquille Montague, left, a firefighter with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, watches as Senior Airman Kelci Vo, an aerospace ground equipment journeyman with the 35th Maintenance Squadron, charges a diode for a M32A-60A gas turbine generator during Misawa’s first-ever career field exchange and shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2017. The generator is a 35th MXS AGE flight asset used to troubleshoot F-16 Fighting Falcons prior to takeoff. Montague joined five other Airmen who took part in Misawa’s first-ever career field exchange and shadow program. The initiative affords service members of all ranks from across the installation an opportunity to live a day in another’s boots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Taking charge, firefighter ignites diode

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaquille Montague, a firefighter with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, charges a diode for a M32A-60A gas turbine generator during Misawa’s first-ever career field exchange and shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2017. The generator is a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment flight asset used to troubleshoot F-16 Fighting Falcons prior to takeoff. Montague joined five other Airmen who took part in Misawa’s first-ever career field exchange and shadow program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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A firefighter’s breathe

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daronda Marsh, right, a customer support technician with the 35th Force Support Squadron, straps on and checks the seal of her self-contained breathing apparatus, or SCBA, as Airman 1st Class Thomas Ulrich, left, a firefighter with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, walks her through the process at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2017. Marsh jumped at the opportunity to join five other Airmen who took part in Misawa’s first-ever career field exchange and shadow program. The initiative affords service members of all ranks from across the installation an opportunity to live a day in another’s boots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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