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Firefighter USAF Misawa AB

A U.S. Air Force fire protection helmet sits on the ground in front of a fire truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2019. Airman 1st Class Adam Cardona, a Dallas, Texas, native, attended firefighter training for three months prior to receiving orders to his first base, Misawa AB, which resulted in him feeling anxious. However, he found solace through the welcoming embrace of local American and Japanese community members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Firefighter with transportation

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Cardona, a 35th Civil Engineer fire protection journeyman, pauses for a photo in front of a fire truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2019. Cardona’s leadership makes training exercises a top priority to improve base readiness and enhance his professional growth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Driving with Cardona

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Cardona, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman, drives a fire truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2019. Cardona came to Misawa AB a year and half ago and has made Misawa feel like home by enjoying activities such as sightseeing, firework displays and local eateries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Firefighter of the USAF

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Cardona, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman, pauses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2019. The Dallas, Texas, native attended firefighter training for three months prior to receiving orders to his first base, Misawa AB, which resulted in him feeling anxious, but he found solace through the welcoming embrace of local American and Japanese community members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Fire truck 6 for the win

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Cardona, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman, poses for a photo on a fire truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2019. Cardona has been stationed at Misawa AB for a year and a half and enjoys readiness training exercises with his shop because it enhances his work skillset, knowledge and understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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13th takes home the trophy

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Wilson, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, holds a trophy during the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. The 13th AMU weapons load crew Airmen took home the trophy after being assessed on their performance and weapons load technical abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Trophy and troops

The 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit poses for a photo with their leadership after winning the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. Team Misawa Airmen take part in this friendly competition to ensure readiness and proper munitions handling while racing against the clock and opponents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Samurai! Wood!

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samuel Davis, left, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, Senior Airman Scott Henshaw, center, and Airman 1st Class Brooke Brooks, right, both 35th AMXS load crew members, pause for a photo during the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. During the competition Airmen raced against the maximum allotted time of 22 minutes to accurately and efficiently load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon. Together, both AMUs support the United States and its allies in the Indo-Pacific region by maintaining operational weapons load readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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13th ready to load weapons

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Randles, left, and Senior Airman Cody Wilson, center, both 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, pose for a photo with Staff Sgt. Carlton Carpenter, right, a 13th AMU load crew chief, during the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. Wild Weasels from the 13th AMU and 14th AMU compete quarterly on their ability to quickly and properly arm F-16 Fighting Falcons with munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Airmen in attendance

Second quarter load crew competition attendees watch 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen gather around a work station during the event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. The event gave Airmen an opportunity to perform their munition loading skills to the best of their abilities for an audience while racing against the maximum allotted time clock of 22 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Team yellow hard at work

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hipjunior Cruz, a 35th Maintenance Squadron load crew chief, observes 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen loading munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. Expert weapons technicians evaluated participants on various criteria such as safety, accuracy, tool accountability and dress and appearance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Competition focused

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Randles, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, operates an MJ-1 standard lift truck during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. The rear-steered transportation device aligned bomb lugs with bomb rack hooks on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. This crucial step must be performed to affix munitions to the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Floats light up the sky

Attendees walk around during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. Event attendees enjoyed paper mache decorations, live musical performances, basketball games and a variety of food vendors in addition to socializing and connecting with each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Festival with friends

A group of U.S. service members pose in traditional Japanese kimonos during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. This wide sleeve loose robe is typically worn as a formal garment for special occasions. Attendees participated in a Yukata fashion contest, displaying the garment for judges and audience members to observe and enjoy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Host having a laugh

Shumi Kaufman, left, a 35th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center intercultural coordinator, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tony Rodeback, an Armed Forces Network – Misawa producer, introduce contestants of the yukata fashion show during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. The fashion show featured a variety of guests wearing colorful and traditional Japanese summer kimonos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Wooden action figure

An action figure, ‘Mokko Fighter,’ stands on a table during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. The user controlled the wooden figure’s arms and legs to simulate a dancing or fighting performance for guest. This attraction compares to a modern-day puppet show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Oodles of noodles

A paper strip, called, “tanzaku,” hangs on a tree during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. Attendees wrote their wishes on the colored pieces of paper. The color red represents gratefulness, blue represents morality, yellow represents trust, white represents responsibility and black represents studiousness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Make a wish

Tsukuda Kazuhito, a food vendor cook, prepares yakisoba noodles during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. The festival offered traditional Japanese food items such as octopus balls called, “takoyori,” meat on a stick called, “yakitori” and fried chicken called, “kara-age.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Floating on

A fukinagashi streamer hangs on a bamboo post during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. Japan’s Tanabata “Star Festival” originated from an ancient Chinese legend about two lovers: Princess Orihime, the Vega star who weaved clouds, and Hikoboshi, the Altair star, a cattle herder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Inspection of engine parts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bednar, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, inspects the underbelly of an engine with a flashlight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. The shops leadership described the Airmen of the 35th MXS propulsions centralized repair facility as flexible, selfless, inspiring and hard-working. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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