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Working hands

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jaceb Brammer, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, picks up a maintenance tool to make a repair, on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2018. The sheet metal repair conducted at the 13th MXS, took approximately four months to complete in comparison to the 10 months it would have taken if sent to the state-side depot at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Concentrated on construction

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles White, a 35th Maintenance Squadron sheet metal shop aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, maintains an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2018. In one month’s time, the three-man team removed seven major construction components, three skins, two ribs and cut out a total longeron which maintains the structural rigidity of the airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Working up a sweat

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jaceb Brammer, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2018. Without this repair, the aircraft would’ve been decommissioned indefinitely until the state-side depot allocated a slot in the next fiscal year. The restoration not only required outside-the-box thinking, but high levels of maintenance competency and skill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Sheet metal repair

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordon Jones, left, Staff Sgt. Charles White, center, both aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, and Senior Airman Jaceb Brammer, right, an aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, all with the 35th Maintenance Squadron, inspect an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2018. The team discovered corrosion on the lower skin of the aircraft, making it inoperable until repair. Typically the repair would be performed by either depot-level maintainers or contractors, however, the F-16 System Program Office at Hill Air Force Base approved Misawa Airmen to rectify the issue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Making a smile while maintaining

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordon Jones, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, smiles while repairing the sheet metal of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2018. The team discovered corrosion on the lower skin of the aircraft, making it inoperable until repair. Typically the repair would be performed by either depot-level maintainers or contractors, however, the F-16 System Program Office at Hill Air Force Base approved Misawa Airmen to rectify the issue. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Air show festivities

Spectators gather during Misawa Friendship Festival 2018 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2018. The festival aids in reinforcing the everlasting bond between Team Misawa members and Japanese locals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Blue Impulse for the win

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Blue Impulse mannequin displays the crowd in the helmet’s visor during Misawa Friendship Festival 2018 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2018. This aerobatic demonstration team was founded in 1960 as a team of six F-86 Sabres and performs during such events to enhance morale and community engagement. Out of respect for victims of the Hokkaido earthquake, the 35th Fighter Wing, together with JASDF 3rd Air Wing, cancelled aerial demonstrations slated to perform at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Overjoyed and Osprey

An attendee poses for a photo during Misawa Friendship Festival 2018 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2018. The festival gave Misawa City members an opportunity to interact with Team Misawa personnel, aircraft and mission-related equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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But first, lets take a selfie

An attendee, left, and Senior Airman Christopher Welch, right, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, take a photo during Misawa Friendship Festival 2018 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2018. The festival gave Misawa City members an opportunity to interact with Team Misawa personnel and mission-related equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Strike a pose ladies!

Four attendees pause for a photo while wearing Japan Air Self-Defense protective equipment during Misawa Friendship Festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2018. The festival gave spectators an opportunity to interact with various aircrafts and military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Yakisoba anyone?

A food vendor reaches for a box of yakisoba noodles during Misawa Friendship Festival 2018 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2018. The wheat flour-based noodles first appeared in Japanese food stalls during the early 20th century, they have remained a popular food item at local festivals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Ceremonial ribbon cutting

Kazumasa Taneichi, left, the Misawa City mayor, U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, center, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Kenichi Samejima, right, the 3rd Air Wing commander, stand prior to conducting a ribbon cutting ceremony during the Misawa Friendship Festival 2018 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2018. A ceremonial ribbon cutting is symbolic of a new beginning or an exciting new venture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Load them up

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Farhan Howard, left, and Tech. Sgt. Nathan Hafama, right, both 35th Maintenance Group staff loading standardization crew members, demonstrate loading a joint direct attack munition GBU-31v1 on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the Misawa Friendship Festival 2018 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2018. The festival featured more than 15 aircraft displays, 60 vendors and multiple ground demonstrations throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephany Johnson)
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This line is worth it

Attendees wait in line to walk through a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon during the Misawa Friendship Festival 2018 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2018. The air show featured more than 15 aircraft displays, 60 vendors and multiple ground demonstrations throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephany Johnson)
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Lunch with the bunch

Attendees eat lunch under the wing of an aircraft on display during Misawa Friendship Festival 2018 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2018. The festival featured more than 15 aircraft displays, 60 vendors and multiple ground demonstrations throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephany Johnson)
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Loading demo

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Farhan Howard, left, and Tech. Sgt. Nathan Hafama, right, both 35th Maintenance Group staff loading standardization crew members, demonstrate loading a joint direct attack munition GBU-31v1 on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the Misawa Friendship Festival 2018 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2018. The festival featured more than 15 aircraft on display, 60 vendors and multiple ground demonstrations throughout the day.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephany Johnson)
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This is cool

Japanese nationals pause inside a U.S. Air Force UH-1N Iroquois during Misawa Friendship Festival 2018 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2018. People from all over attended the event and experienced static displays and demonstrations from both the JASDF and U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephany Johnson)
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Pose for the cam

Pilots with the 13th Fighter Squadron pause for photographs with Japanese nationals during the Misawa Friendship Festival 2018 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2018. The festival featured more than 15 aircraft displays, 60 vendors and multiple ground demonstrations throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephany Johnson)
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Peeking out a KC-135

A child looks out a door while touring a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during the Misawa Friendship Festival 2018 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2018. The festival featured more than 15 aircraft displays, 60 vendors and multiple ground demonstrations throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephany Johnson)
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what a beauty

Japanese citizens look at aircraft on the flight line during Misawa Friendship Festival 2018 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2018. People from all over attended the event and experienced static displays and ground demonstrations from both the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephany Johnson)
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