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Red takes the win

Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit pose for a photo with their leadership after winning the third quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The 13th and 14th AMUs take part in this friendly competition to ensure readiness and proper-munitions handling while racing against the clock and opponents. 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 Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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The Jackson

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Brown, a 35th Security Forces Squadron police service administrator, dances to a Michael Jackson song at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. Brown holds a dance class every Sunday at 11 a.m. to make an impact on people’s lives for the better by bringing people closer together, improving morale and boosting self-confidence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Be free

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Brown, a 35th Security Forces Squadron police service administrator, dances at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. Brown teaches hip-hop and lyrical dance classes every Sunday morning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Break it down

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Brown, a 35th Security Forces Squadron police service administrator, breakdances by the beach at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. Brown uses dance as a stress reliever. His favorite genre of dance is hip-hop because it allows him to get out all of his energy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Let go, be fluid

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Brown, a 35th Security Forces Squadron police service administrator, pauses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. Brown started dancing 10 years ago in high school and has aired on two popular dance shows since then including: “So You Think You Can Dance” and “World of Dance.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Dominating Misawa skies

U.S. Pacific Air Force's F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team pilot waves to the crowd below during the Misawa Air Fest 2019 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2019. Each year, Misawa AB opens its gates for visitors to freely see and feel the rush of air power up close. Exhibiting the maneuverability of the aircraft shows the F-16 Fighting Falcon's strength and durability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st CLass China M. Shock)

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Dare to be daring

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Blue Implulse Demonstration Team flies in formation during the Misawa Air Fest 2019 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2019. The Blue Impulse fly the Kawasaki T-4, a subsonic intermediate jet trainer aircraft and display their mission ready capabilities. The air fest provided aerial acrobatics performance, food and various static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Beauty short lived

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. In Japanese culture, the cherry blossom represents the fragility and beauty of life. The cherry blossom is a constant reminder that life is overwhelmingly beautiful yet tragically short. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st China M. Shock)

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From the ashes I rise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. The smoke on his forearm represents a period in his life where he struggled. Daniels said the meaning behind the smoke closely relates to a phoenix bird rising from the ashes, allowing himself to let his past burn out behind him. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st China M. Shock)

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Finding beauty in the simpler things

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reveals his tattoos at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. For Daniels, his tattoos are a reminder of where he used to be, where he never wants to be again and where he needs to go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st China M. Shock)

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Say cheese

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. Daniels went to his fifth session in August to finish a meaningful piece on his arm. This one piece was a mesh of designs, representing two different times in his life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st China M. Shock)

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Beach nights

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, holds a shell at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. Clay often goes to the beach to reminisce, relax and think about all of his blessings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Laughter is the best kind of medicine

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, sits on a log at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. Clay hails from Tupelo, Mississippi; his favorite hobbies include singing, writing and exploring Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Peace within solitude

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, poses for a photo at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. One of the significant landmarks of Sabishiro Beach is Miss Veedol, a 1931 Bellanca J-300 aircraft. Miss Veedol departed from Misawa’s Sabishiro Beach and landed in Wenatchee City, Wash., making it the first nonstop, trans-Pacific flight. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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The world looks better from up here

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, hangs his head outside of a tower at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. Sabishiro Beach has commonly been associated with the 1931 Bellanca Skyrocket J-300, affectionately known as “Miss Veedol”, the link between Misawa City and Wenatchee Valley, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Relaxing by the beach

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, looks out across the ocean at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. The drive from Misawa Air Base to Sabishiro Beach is approximately 15 minutes, and features a lookout tower and a 1931 Bellanca Skyrocket J-300, affectionately known as “Miss Veedol”. Tap in these coordinates in your favorite maps app to find it for yourself: Hamadori 大字三沢字 Misawa, Aomori 033-0022 (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Bilateral logistics

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self Defense Force personnel load supplies headed for RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 into a Boeing 747 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2019. The bilateral coordination of cargo included 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, PACAF Air Mobility Command, JASDF and the 35th Munitions Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)

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Supplies moving on the flight line

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tristan Caro, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation journeyman, moves a supply pallet at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2019. The U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Force bilateral cargo movement prepared military members with the necessary training equipment to participate in RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)

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Two allies, one force

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel push a supply pallet together into a loading truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2019. The pallets included both U.S. Air Force and JASDF supplies for exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)

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Thorough inspection

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force airborne warning and control system supply transporters inspect supplies for exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2019. Both JASDF and U.S. Air Force logistic team members worked together in loading the supplies before participating in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)

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