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US, Japan breaks barriers, reinforces partnership during exchange

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgts. Kenta Okazaki, left, and Narihito Tanaka, right, both 3rd Air Wing avionics technicians, discuss the proper aircraft procedures they would take for a downed aircraft at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2016. Airmen and JASDF service members participated in a bilateral exchange during a surge to gain insight on a deployed operations tempo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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USAF historical aircraft

An F-86F Sabre displays its tail number and a "USAF" marking in Risner Circle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2018. The aircraft could climb 6,000 ft per minute and reached a maximum speed of 690 mph. The model began production in 1952, and both U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force units at Misawa AB utilized the aircraft until 1979, downing 818 MIGs during the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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USAF tug of war team pulls into a win

The U.S. Air Force team, comprised of Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsions shop, competes during the 15th Annual Northern Air Defense Force Commander’s Cup tug of war event, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2016. Each team consisted of 15 military members and awards were given out for the top three teams and winner in an exhibition match. In addition to this event, Japan Air Self-Defense Force held a friendship party to help participants bond in a non-work environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Ushering in PAC-3 goods

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Leading Airman Ikumi Aomatsu, a Shariki Sub Base Patriot missile operator, ushers in Patriot interceptor missiles during a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. Patriot, standing for phased array tracking radar to intercept of target, protects ground forces and critical assets at all echelons from advanced aircraft, cruise missiles and tactical ballistic missiles. Bilateral exercises like this one demonstrate the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance and the determination of both nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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UXO on the ground

U.S. Air Force Airmen classify an unexploded ordnance during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. Airmen perform post-attack reconnaissance sweeps in order to assess any damage caused by opposing forces, allowing for leadership to better determine the best course of action to take when resuming normal operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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VAQ-134 fly’s in the back of an F-16

(From left) U.S. Navy Lt. Tyler Vitti, an Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 EA-18 Growler pilot, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Brom, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepare to taxi in an F-16 during a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2018. Since both aircraft execute suppression of enemy defenses, this opportunity was valuable for both set of pilots to improve joint tactics through better communication efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Vehicle Ops Airmen pose for photo

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 25, 2017. The 35th LRS personnel pictured from left to right, Senior Airman John Proctor, Staff Sgts Scot Boone, Brent Bowes and Kyle Cherry,all vehicle operator dispatchers, and Tech. Sgt. Canaan Hatcher, not pictured, a quality assurance evaluator, rescued a Thai man Febuary 19, 2017 who was stuck upside down in snow at Niseko Mountain, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Vertical climb

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Blue Impulse fly straight up during Pacific Partners Air Festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2017. Blue Impulse is an expert team specializing in acrobatic demonstrations at Japan Air Self-Defense Force airshows and major civilian events, aimed at publicizing the JASDF. Misawa hosted spectacular aerial demonstrations, static displays and featured Blue Impulse giving the Misawa community the opportunity to witness first-hand the capabilities of the U.S. armed forces and JASDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Video for the memories

A local Japanese resident records a Misawa Air Base fire truck during the 28th Annual American Day parade showcasing the city’s bilateral partnership between U.S. military and Japanese residents in Misawa City, Japan, June 5, 2016. Events like these foster positive community engagement and afford Misawa neighbors, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment specifically planned for building friendships. More than 80,000 attendees from across the Aomori Prefecture traveled to Misawa City to enjoy American and Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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View from above

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Levi Webber and Tanechi Sawagami, both 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electricians, replace deteriorating high-voltage overhead lines and hardware at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Over the course of three weeks, four Japanese Nationals technicians and ten 35 CES and JASDF electricians replaced 3,000 meters (1.9 miles) of 30-year-old power lines and hardware. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Views from the tower

Spectators prepare to observe a demonstration by six F-16 Fighting Falcons pilots during the annual Range Day event at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. The event allowed families to see the 35th Fighter Wing and mission up-close through flight exhibitions and demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Visiting local establishments in Misawa City

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, hands a prevention flag to a local business owner during the End-of-Year Traffic Safety and Crime Prevention Campaign in Misawa City, Dec. 14, 2017. The campaign gathered volunteers dedicated to combating crimes and eliminating alcohol-related incidents, fraud and traffic accidents throughout the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Visual Inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Beau Blackburn, a dedicated crew chief with the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, shines a flashlight into an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2016. Visibility is a necessary aspect of inspections when maintenance Airmen search throughout an aircraft for parts or damage. Blackburn is from Iona, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter)
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VMM-262 visit Misawa AB

U.S. Marines, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, discuss flight operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The VMM-262 squadron was temporarily on-station for certifications for the upcoming exercise, Northern Viper 17. The exercise will focus on enhancing combined capabilities with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, while being forward-deployed to mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Vroom Vroom

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Beaver, a 35th Maintenance Squadron load crew member drives an MJ-1 jammer with an AGM-88 high speed anti-radiation missile attached at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2017. The missile is designed to provide day, night, and adverse weather precision strikes against targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Waiting for evacuation

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brek Halgren, the 35th Medical Support Squadron aeromedical evacuation NCO in charge, waits for the arrival of a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 517th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, for an evacuation in Aomori, Japan, June 15, 2017. Since the Misawa Air Base runway remains closed for construction, the 35th Medical Group relied on solidified friendships among the Japanese to help coordinate the evacuation at the Aomori Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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waiting game

Plastic eggs line the floor as children patiently wait during an Easter egg hunt at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 15, 2017. The 35th Force Support Squadron held this year’s Easter egg hunt, for children 0-13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Waiting in the cold

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ricky Wilson, a 35th Security Forces Squadron instillation entry controller, waits for the first team to retrieve their M4 carbines during the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2017. Wilson, a Florida native, volunteered to help with the Winter Warrior Challenge, and it was his first time seeing snow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Waiting to fire

An M4 carbine and an M9 pistol sit on the ground of the new 35th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance outdoor firing range at Draughon Range adjacent Misawa City, Japan, April 18, 2018. Conceptualized nearly three years ago, the outdoor range provides CATM six times more space to qualify Airmen on a variety of weapons. The current indoor range can qualify seven Airmen at one time, where the outdoor range serves 40. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Waiting to refuel

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trey Branch, an 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team member, waits to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a FARP training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. Members of the 18th LRS and 1st Special Operations Squadron validated their FARP training and certified five crewmembers on the procedures, while Misawa Airmen observed the refueling capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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