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Bilateral Keen Sword Exercise begins

Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force listen during a Keen Sword 2013 initial briefing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2012. At the briefing, pilots from the U.S. military and JASDF were told what the bilateral team would be doing during an upcoming mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Bilateral Keen Sword Exercise begins

Pilots from the U.S. military and Japan Air Self-Defense Force are briefed by officers and exercise planners during Keen Sword 2013 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2012. Before the pilots take flight, they must be briefed on flight restrictions, exercise chain of command, contact information and simulated combat strategies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Bilateral Keen Sword Exercise begins

U.S. Air Force Maj. John Greven, 5th Air Force exercise control group lead, briefs American and Japanese pilots during Keen Sword 2013 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2012. During the briefing, Greven informed the pilots on expected weather conditions and their temporary chain of command to be used throughout the 12-day exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Ready, set, load those weapons

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Dana, 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, far left, and Col. Cheryl Minto, 35th Maintenance Group commander, far right, present Senior Airmen Armanni Thompson and Shateria Berkley and Staff Sgt. Esteban Maiz, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, with the Load Crew of the Year trophy at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2012. The 13 AMU load crew won this year’s competition with a load time of 19:29 and a total of 1,345 points and will represent the base the Pacific Air Forces Load Crew of the Year award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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Ready, set, load those weapons

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Esteban Maiz, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew chief, watches as an AGM-65 missile is loaded onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 35th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Year Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2012. The job of weapons loaders is to provide safe, reliable and effective aircraft and munitions to support the mission. The 13 AMU load crew took home the trophy after winning this year’s competition with a load time of 19:29 and a total of 1,345 points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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Ready, set, load those weapons

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit ready an AGM-65 missile for lifting during the 35th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Year Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2012. Weapons Standardization evaluators chose the winning team by compiling a total score from inspections, a weapons subject matter test, load times and the number of discrepancies found during the load. After the scores were compared, the 13 AMU load crew stood out as the winners of this year’s competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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Ready, set, load those weapons

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to load an AIM-120 missile onto an MJ-1 lift truck during the 35th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Year Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2012. Four load crews competed in the event and all competitors were Load Crew of the Quarter winners. The 13 AMU load crew beat the 14 AMU load crew and won this year’s competition with a load time of 19:29 and a total of 1,345 points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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Tops in Blue brings music to Misawa’s ears

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Katie McGuire, Tops in Blue keyboardist, sets up lights in preparation for the 2012 Tops in Blue “Listen” tour at the Misawa Civic Center, Misawa City, Japan, Nov. 14, 2012. Before performing for audience members, the Tops in Blue team set up all their own stage equipment and lights for the show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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Tops in Blue brings music to Misawa’s ears

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan Leak, Tops in Blue vocalist, plugs in lights in preparation for the 2012 Tops in Blue “Listen” tour at the Misawa Civic Center, Misawa City, Japan, Nov. 14, 2012. Tops in Blue members serenaded more than 800 base and Japanese community members with songs from Michael Jackson, Adele, Carrie Underwood and many other artists whose music was featured in the show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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Edgren falls to Zama in D-II championship

Members of the Edgren Eagles and the Zama Trojans look on as the trophies are presented to the Division II runner-up and champion after the D-II championship game at Camp Zama, Japan, Nov. 10, 2012. Zama defeated Edgren in the game 35-20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)
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Edgren falls to Zama in D-II championship

Edgren Eagles head coach Blaine Miller talks to kicker Chris Finco before the Eagles kickoff during the Division II championship game at Camp Zama, Japan, Nov. 10, 2012. Although only being down 14-12 at halftime, Edgren failed to make much noise in the second half, falling to the Zama Trojans 35-20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)
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Edgren falls to Zama in D-II championship

Edgren Eagles quarterback Tristan Jefferson awaits the snap from center during the Division II championship game at Camp Zama, Japan, Nov. 10, 2012. Jefferson was held to 73 all-purpose yards by the Zama Trojans, who won the game 35-20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)
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Edgren falls to Zama in D-II championship

Edgren Eagles head coach Blaine Miller and his team stand on the sideline before the Division II championship game at Camp Zama, Japan, Nov. 10, 2012. For Edgren, this was their first time making it to the title game in five years. For the Zama Trojans, it was their fifth consecutive trip to the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)
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Edgren falls to Zama in D-II championship

Zama Trojans running back Mitchell Harrison fights for extra yards as Edgren Eagles tackler Khalil Williams brings him down during the Division II championship game at Camp Zama, Japan, Nov. 10, 2012. Edgren was defeated by Zama 35-20, as Zama won their third title in five years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)
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JASDF awards 35 SFS

U.S. Air Force Maj. Leo Martin, 35 Security Forces Squadron commander, became the first U.S. military member to receive a letter of appreciation from Japan Air Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Tamotsu Kidono, 3rd Air Wing commander, during the JASDF Annual Award Ceremony on Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2012. The members of 35 SFS and the 3 AW are actively engaged daily to ensure the safety of the base. "I am very humbled and honored to receive this award on behalf of the hard work and dedication of the 35 SFS members," said Martin. "Our greatest strength in PACAF is our unwavering relationship with our allies."
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Edgren ready for Zama and D-II title shot

Blaine Miller, Edgren High School football head coach, leads his team off the field after practice at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2012. During practices this week, Edgren focused on the offensive play style of the Zama Trojans who they will be facing in the Division II championship game at Camp Zama, Japan, Nov. 10, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)
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Edgren ready for Zama and D-II title shot

Paul Finco, Edgren High School football assistant coach, puts on shoulder pads during the Eagles practice at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2012. Edgren had five of their coaches put on pads to simulate having bigger players on the opposite side of the ball to mimic what they will face against the Zama Trojans in the Division II championship game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee)
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Taking birds off the map

Empty 12 gauge birdscare shotgun cartridges are stored in a metal box in the 35th Operation Support Squadron base operations building at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2012. Bird strikes cause hundreds of deaths and approximately $75 million in military aircraft damage a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Taking birds off the map

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jarrett Dowey, 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, updates the 35th Fighter Wing Bird Abatement Team Bird and Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard prevention and ammunition logbook in the 35 OSS base operations building at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2012. The BASH program requires constant interaction among aviation safety members, air operation shops, pilots and aircrew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
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Taking birds off the map

A hawk flies low on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2012. When a bird and an aircraft collide, during flight, take-off or landing, it’s called a bird strike. To prevent this incident, the Department of Defense pushes to improve aviation safety programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson
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