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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, installs an upper pin at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. Crew chiefs play a vital role in ensuring aircraft like the F-16 Fighting Falcon can fly at a moment’s notice. The mission of the 35th Fighter Wing is to protect U.S. interests in the Pacific and defend Japan; deter adversaries through our presence, readiness, and ability to project combat air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Dark and wet maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, removes covers from a storage pocket on the intake cover of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. This task ensures compliance with aircraft-safe maintenance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Maintainer in the snow

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, installs a pitot probe protective cover on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. Airmen ensure the mission goes on, no matter the weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Rocco Pompa, left, son of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Doyle Pompa, the 35th Operations Group deputy commander, paints with Capt. Jaclyn Dzieciolowski, center, the 35th OG command support staff officer in charge, during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The orphanage encouraged volunteers to bring as many of their children as possible to give the children at the orphanage an opportunity to play with their own small-sized American friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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A Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En chef, left, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cherylin Santos, a 35th Operations Group command support staff section chief, pounds mochi during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The 35th Operations Group coordinates annually with the orphanage to provide food, games, presents and holiday cheer to the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Santa Claus gives a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphan a Christmas gift during a visit at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The 35th Operations Group annually visits the orphanage to bring gifts, games and other activities to those who are less fortunate, raising approximately $5,000 for this year’s event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Steam escapes from a Japanese “kama” during a mochi pounding event for a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit in Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The kama is a wooden mallet used to repeatedly land heavy blows to a hot bowl of cooked rice to create mochi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Taylor Hollister, the 35th Operations Group chief of intelligence, introduces himself, while holding his daughter, Ella, during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit, in Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. Hollister speaks Japanese fluently and provided assistance in organizing the event through his skills and past experience in visiting the center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Christmas lights glow before being hung during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The 35th Operations Group raised approximately $5,000 in order to provide food, a bouncy castle and gifts from Santa during their visit, letting the children know they are loved and cared for by people outside of their community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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A Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphan laughs with friends during the 35th Operations Group’s annual holiday visit, in Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The 35th OG supported approximately 40 orphans, bringing them a special Christmas celebration by raising more than $5,000 for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Kristen Cockrum, wife of U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Cockrum, the 35th Operations Group commander, sets up a Christmas tree during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit, at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. During the visit, members dressed as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, elves and reindeer who delivered gifts from the children’s wish lists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Peace out rescue scouts

U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists with the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, deploy a rescue boat for a combat search and rescue training mission during the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2018. Approximately 10,000 U.S. service members participated in KS19 from units including the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Forces Japan, 7th Fleet, 5th Air Force, 374th Airlift Wing, 18th Wing, 35th Fighter Wing and III Marine Expeditionary Force. Exercises like Keen Sword provide the Japan Self-Defense Force and U.S. military opportunities to train together across a variety of mission areas in realistic scenarios, enhancing readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Roll tide!

U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists with the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, deploy a rescue boat for a combat search and rescue training mission during the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2018. The CSAR exercise was one of many elements of KS19. The biennial exercise is the latest in a series of joint, bilateral field training exercises since 1986 designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of U.S. forces and the Japan Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Row, row, row your CSAR boat

U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists with the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare to deploy a rescue boat for a combat search and rescue training mission during the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2018. The training scenario required the members to jump into the ocean, deploy a rescue boat, get to shore and locate a simulated downed pilot to evacuate to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Just keep swimming

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Krzyminski, a 31st Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer from Kadena Air Base, Japan, resurfaces from the water after jumping during a combat search and rescue training mission as part of the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2019. A team of approximately 20 personnel from the 31st RQS worked with the Japan Self-Defense Force during the CSAR training operation. The U.S. conducts exercises with its partners and allies and continues to send the most advanced military equipment to the region to help ensure the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Pull me up!

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Krzyminski, a 31st Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer from Kadena Air Base, Japan, grabs a helping hand from a team member for a combat search and rescue training mission during the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2019. Keen Sword is the ideal training scenario, allowing Japan Self-Defense Force and U.S. military forces to work together across a variety of areas and enhances the interoperability of U.S. and Japan forces. Exercises like Keen Sword demonstrate the United States’ and Japan’s strong commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Ring her in!

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, pull in a parachute canopy during a combat search and rescue training as part of the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2018. Executing a CSAR training mission was one part of KS19, which included approximately 10,000 participants in the joint, bilateral training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Yeah, it's deep down there

A U.S. Air Force pararescue specialist with the 31st Rescue Squadron gets pulled onto a Misawa City boat for a combat search and rescue training operation during the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2019. Exercises like Keen Sword demonstrate the United States’ and Japan’s strong commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The U.S.-Japan mutual security treaty is a symbol of the U.S. commitment to Japan and the region and allows the United States to provide forward-deployed forces that can rapidly respond to counter aggression against Japan and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Cruz, a 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, reads the wind speed with a wind kestrel meter for a combat search and rescue training mission during the Keen Sword 19 exercise near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2018. Varying wind speeds can determine how a CSAR mission should be executed in order to decide the best and safest way to rescue a downed pilot. Exercises like Keen Sword provide the Japan Self-Defense Force and U.S. military opportunities to train together across a variety of mission areas in realistic scenarios, enhancing readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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They're on a plane!

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, lowers its ramp during a combat search and rescue training operation during the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2018. During the simulation, parascue specialists with the 31st Rescue Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, jumped out of the aircraft and made their way to shore to begin their CSAR mission. They later practiced locating and safely evacuating a simulated downed pilot, ensuring they stay up-to-date in their certifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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