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After a Growler familiarization flight

(From left) U.S. Air Force Capt. James Broncheau, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, U.S. Navy Lt. Tyler Vitti and Lt Cdr. Erik Halvorson, both Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 EA-18 Growler pilots, walk the flight line after a Growler familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2018. VAQ-134 joined the 35th Fighter Wing for Exercise VILIGANT ACE at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, and is scheduled to participate in Exercise COPE NORTH at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, later this month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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F-16 pilots experience Growler flight

(From left) U.S. Air Force Capt. James Broncheau, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, removes flight gear with help from U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Julio Gonzalez, an Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 aircrew survival equipmentman, after an EA-18G Growler familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2018. VAQ-134, stationed out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, was at Misawa since September for a routine rotation deployment within the region and flew with F-16s on a weekly basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Disembarking a Growler

(From left) U.S. Navy Lt Cdr. Erik Halvorson, an Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 EA-18 Growler pilot, and U.S. Air Force Capt. James Broncheau, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, disembark a Growler after a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2018. The familiarization flight gave the opportunity for each set of pilots to experience the capabilities and responsibilities of each aircraft, while enhancing the understanding of each jet’s roles in different missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Navy pilots learn F-16 egress

(From left) U.S. Air Force Capt. Isaiah Alley, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, explains egress scenarios to U.S. Navy Lt. Kyle Norlin, an Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 EA-18 Growler pilot, prior to a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 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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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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Low crawl struggle

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dennis Kim, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Drake low crawl through an obstacle during the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2017. The MWD handlers wore individual protective equipment and a ruck sack with water and veterinarian medical supplies weighing around 55 pounds throughout the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Unbreakable bond

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexia Hickson, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Charly share a moment prior to completing the combat fitness assessment of the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2017. Hickson and Charly won first place for the MWD portion of the Winter Warrior Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Handler and MWD

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexia Hickson, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, picks up MWD Charly during the combat fitness assessment of the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2017. The MWD teams carried their dogs more than half a mile before moving on to the next section. Charly is the heaviest MWD in the kennels, weighing in at 90 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Fire away

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Johnathan Rogers, left, a 35th Security Forces Squadron unit scheduler, fires the M245 machine gun while Staff Sgt. Braulio Torres, a 35th Force Support Squadron dorm manager, observes Rogers' accuracy during the shooting competition of the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2017. The 32 competitors fired the M9 pistol and M4 carbine individually, and the M249 light machine gun portion consisted of two Airmen from each of the six teams, one person shooting and the second person providing guidance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Pin 'em

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Ashby, the 35th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of training and combative instructor, referees the combatives tournament of the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2017. The competition covered mental and physical fitness, focusing on skills that Airmen are familiar with during routine operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Night moves

An U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog and handler walk to the next obstacle during the night operations assessment of the two-day Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2017. The MWD teams were evaluated on six scenarios that included locating high-value targets, searching for explosive caches, physical stress and job knowledge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Ready, set, raid

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Kaiser, left, Airman 1st Class Darius Berard, center, and Airman 1st Class Robert Simpson, right, with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, listen to instructions prior to raiding a building during the two-day Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2017. The mental and physical challenges included a course with various skills tests along the way, including weapons assembly/disassembly, land navigation, improvised explosive device recognition and close quarters combat tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Flippin' tiring

U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron members flip a tire during the combat fitness test component of the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2017. The combat fitness test included a 1.5-mile run with six calisthenics exercise stations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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First operational JASDF F-35A makes its debut at Misawa AB

The first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A taxis during an arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2018. The aircraft is a high-performance, multirole aircraft with advanced sensor packaging designed to distribute more information than any other fighter aircraft, giving pilots a critical advantage over adversaries. Japan is one of 12 countries to purchase the F-35A in efforts to maximize air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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F-35A arrives at Misawa AB

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members and 35th Fighter Wing and Naval Air Facility-Misawa leadership watch the arrival of the first JASDF F-35A at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2018. The aircraft is a high-performance, multirole aircraft with advanced sensor packaging designed to distribute more information than any other fighter aircraft, giving pilots a critical advantage over adversaries. Japan is one of 12 countries to purchase the F-35A in efforts to maximize air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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F-35A sits on Misawa AB flightline

The first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A sits on the flightline while an F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during the F-35A’s arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2018. In the upcoming Japanese fiscal year, nine more aircraft will join this one to incept the first fifth-generation fighter squadron as part of the JASDF’s 3rd Air Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Awaiting F-35A arrival

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members line up prior to the first operational JASDF F-35A arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2018. Total, JASDF plans to acquire 42 F-35A’s as successors to its F-4 fighting aircraft. In total, JASDF plans to acquire 42 F-35As as successors to its F-4s. A commemorative ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 24 at Misawa AB to celebrate the official initial deployment of a JASDF F-35A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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A pleseant suprise

Karen Jorgenson, right, the American Red Cross regional program manager, presents Jessica McCollum, left, the American Red Cross chairman of volunteers, with the President's Lifetime Achievement Award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2017. Jessica accumulated more than 4,000 volunteer hours, earning her the highest honor for volunteerism, which the President of the United States recognizes with a personalized certificate, an official pin, coin and congratulatory letter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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4,000 hours in 3 years

Jessica McCollum, the American Red Cross chairman of volunteers, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, pauses for a photo with the President's Lifetime Achievement Award, Dec. 18, 2017. The award recognizes those who contribute more than 4,000 hours of service in their lifetime. Jessica accrued more than 4,000 volunteer hours over the course of three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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They go marching on

U.S. Air Force Col. Philip Holmes, the 35th Mission Support Group commander, stands at attention during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2017. During the event, Team Misawa leaders and Misawa City local leaders honored the current firefighters and those who lost their lives in line of duty and concluded with ceremonially wishing the entire congregation a safe and successful year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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