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Touch the tow, be the tow

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Wilson, left, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation technician, explains to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Kimura Mitsuhiro, right, a 1st Training Unit gunner out of Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, how to use a rollback wrecker towing truck during an exchange program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2017. Not only did the JGSDF members have an opportunity to practice their English, they embedded with their U.S. Air Force counterparts, who taught them how to perform their day-to-day duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Smile for the while

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Misha Ignacio, the 14th Fighter Squadron chief of intelligence, learns how to assemble a GBU-12 during the ammunitions tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2017. This tour was coordinated for operations personnel with the intent of immersing pilots, intelligence, aircrew flight equipment and squadron aviation resource management personnel into the maintenance and ammunitions world to gain a better understanding of war reserve materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Hop in bud

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Sokolowski, a 35th Maintenance Squadron munitions stockpile crew chief, tightens the bolt to a steam handle for a presentation on how to build a bomb during the ammunitions tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2017. Tightening the bolts keeps the ford adapter assembly on the missile. During the ammunitions tour, personnel were shown how to build bombs and the various steps in what it takes to build them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Through the wire

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Lance Kapral, the 35th Operation Support Squadron Officer in charge of systems and mobility, strings an arming wire through a GBU-12 during the ammunitions tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2017. This arming wire is used to pull the fuse connector through the missile. The maintenance and ammunitions Airmen immersed pilots, intelligence, aircrew flight equipment and squadron aviation resource management personnel to gain a better understanding of war reserve materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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What’s that?

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Richard Bushree-Pearson, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, talks about the missiles employed by pilots assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing during the weapons load trainer tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2017. The tour leaders talked about how alert trailers hold weapons and how the whole process of getting weapons out to the jet and loaded functions in order to take off and accomplish the real world mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Brief in the reef

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeanette Frantal, the 35th Medical Group deputy commander, briefs Japanese students shadowing 35th Fighter Wing medical personnel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2017. The students visiting were from Towada University and are studying to become nurses. Tours such as these support the Pacific Air Forces’ command strategy that includes expanding engagement outreach in order to keep alliances strong. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Tour excitement

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tou Yang, a 35th Surgical Squadron medical technician, briefs the nursing students from Towada University at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2017. In the surgical section, Yang showed the Japanese students various machines used during child birth. The purpose of the shadowing program is for the nursing students from the university to view how an American hospital functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Is he breathing?

Aki Higashi, a nursing student at Towada University, checks a mannequin’s pulse during a 35th Medical Group tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2017. U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Crystal Mabanta, a 35th Surgical Squadron clinical nurse, and U.S. Air Force Col. Jeanette Frantal, the 35th Medical Group deputy commander, hosted about 30 Japanese students showing them around various sections of the hospital such as physical therapy and immunizations. The yearly tour supports the Pacific Air Forces’ command strategy that includes expanding engagement outreach in order to keep alliances strong. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Shine bright like a diamond

More than 25 non-commissioned officers and senior NCO’s attended the week-long First Sergeant Symposium at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2017. The purpose of events like this one is to not only teach additional duty first sergeants what it means to fill the role but also to share knowledge with those who might be interested in wearing a diamond in the future. The course consisted of academics from the U.S. Air Force First Sergeants Academy to provide SNCOs with the knowledge to better serve commanders on issues impacting Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Shared experiences

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jose Ramon, 35th Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, talks with attendees of the week-long First Sergeant Symposium at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2017. More than 25 NCOs and SNCOs learned about the responsibilities associated with being a first sergeant. The course covered myriad topics, ranging from family care programs to military law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Shine bright like a diamond

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons idle in preparation for a night flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 18, 2017. Part of a pilot’s tactical training is maintaining proficiency in nighttime operations, ensuring pilots aren’t just limited to daytime operations. Pilots are required to be combat-ready for rapid deployment and employment in order to meet the challenges of peacetime air sovereignty and wartime air defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Dim light

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons wait for takeoff during a night flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 18, 2017. To ensure pilots can fly in all environments and conditions, night flying operations are conducted frequently. Pilots are required to be combat-ready for rapid deployment and employment in order to meet the challenges of wartime air defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Preparation

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flight line for a pre-flight inspection before a night operations flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 18, 2017. Night operations are performed to ensure skill levels are sharp, familiarity with night flying is maintained and that the pilots are comfortable with flying at night. Night operations are practice for executing in order to always be ready for combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Direct traffic

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Bolles, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 18, 2017. Marshalling is important because pilots have limited vision of the aircraft and ground obstacles from the cockpit. The marshaller guides the pilot to the parking position in a safe manner using visual communication through body signals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Night vision

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Doyle Pompa, the 35th Operations Group deputy commander, ensures the night vision goggles are ready for use at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 17, 2017. The NVG’s are light image devices that give pilots ability to see in the dark including visual lights and infared. Pilots have to ensure familiarity with the equipment is maintained for night operations in order to always be ready for combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Team Misawa personnel beautify Lake Ogawara campsites

Team Misawa personnel hold their trash collection after a cleanup in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. The group of volunteers picked up approximately 100 pounds of trash, collecting everything from small plastic bottles to a large toilet seat. As an effective community outreach event, Misawa Air Base often holds site cleanups to reinforce the strong foundation of trust between the U.S. and its host nation of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Sadie Colbert)
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Team Misawa personnel beautify Lake Ogawara campsites

Team Misawa personnel look for trash in Lake Ogawara’s camping site, at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. The team of four collected approximately 100 pounds of garbage along the lake’s bank. Misawa Air Base regularly holds cleanups within the community and to enhance its connections with its host nation of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Team Misawa personnel beautify Lake Ogawara campsites

A U.S. Air Force Airman holds up a bottle in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. Team Misawa partnered together to clean Lake Ogawara’s camp site and gathered approximately 100 pounds of garbage. Misawa AB regularly holds cleanups in order to establish connections and build bonds with the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Team Misawa personnel beautify Lake Ogawara campsites

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Darla Laubacher, a 35th Maintenance Squadron fuels system technician, picks up a piece of trash at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. Airmen from Misawa Air Base covered more than half a mile in length and tooking time to sort out recyclable materials from combustible trash. Their efforts resulted in a safer camp site for locals to use and strengthened the foundation of Misawa AB’s relationship with its host nation of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Team Misawa personnel beautify Lake Ogawara campsites

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Darla Laubacher, left, a 35th Maintenance Squadron fuels system technician, and Staff Sgt. Talia Alicea, a 35th MXS nondestructive inspection technician, scan the Lake Ogawara camp site for trash in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017, at Misawa City, Japan. The two worked together to help clean the lake’s camping sites, providing a safer environment for the local community to enjoy. Misawa AB regularly volunteers in the local area, which reinforces the strong bond between the U.S. and its host nation of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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