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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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Man-made beauty amoung natural beauty

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2018. The ATR allowed Airmen to practice deployed contingency operations and execute bilateral training exercises in a geographically different environment, side-by-side with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing Mitsubishi F-2s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Up, up and away

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2018. Airmen practiced deployed contingency operations and executed bilateral training exercises in a geographically different environment, side-by-side with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing Mitsubishi F-2s during the ATR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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WOOD!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Casey Habluetzel, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, holds up the Samurai’s ‘wood’ hand gesture while taxiing to the runway during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2018. The ATR allowed Airmen to practice deployed contingency operations and execute bilateral training exercises in a geographically different environment, side-by-side with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing Mitsubishi F-2s during the ATR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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The walk around

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gerardo Feliciano, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, talks to Capt. Casey Habluetzel, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prior to takeoff during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2018. U.S. Air Force personnel worked side-by-side with Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel, and flew 36 sorties, allowing both parties to interact and see how their similar mission sets are accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Ray of sunshine

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Helmer, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, dons gloves prior to takeoff during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2018. Airmen practiced deployed contingency operations and executed bilateral training exercises in a geographically different environment, side-by-side with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing Mitsubishi F-2s during the ATR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Fuel time

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josiah Baychu, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, connects a fuel hose to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. More than 80 Airmen from Misawa Air Base forward-deployed with six F-16 Fighting Falcons to Tsuiki AB Nov. 5 to 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Pulling the fuel hose

A Japan Self-Defense Force Airman pulls a fuel hose during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. Eighty-five Misawa Air Base personnel and six F-16 Fighting Falcons participated in a week-long bilateral exercise with F-2 pilots. The purpose of the ATR was to continue growing the strong partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Cockpit inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Ezell, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, inspects the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to take off during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. The week-long bilateral exchange helped to grow the strong partnership between the U.S. and Japan even further. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Here you go Sir!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Swinson, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, hands Staff Sgt. Justin Ezell, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, a binder prior to takeoff during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. U.S. Air Force personnel worked side-by-side with Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel during the relocation and flew 36 sorties, allowing both parties to interact and see how their similar mission sets get accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Two nations working as one

U.S. Air Force and Japan Self-Defense Force Airmen unload cargo during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. The ATR exercise enhanced operational readiness and bilateral interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Night prep

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing from Misawa Air Base, Japan, move light carts to the flightline at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. Approximately 85 Airmen and six F-16 Fighting Falcons flew to Tsuiki to participate in an aviation training relocation with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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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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