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Dusting the engine

A 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief manuevers into a jet intake at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 18, 2018. The 13th Fighter Squadron and 35th AMXS participated in Combat Hammer, which is a part of the Air Force's weapons system evaluation program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Preparation is key

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Kenichi Samejima, left, the 3rd Air Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, prepare for takeoff before an F-16 Fighting Falcon familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2018. The familiarization flight gave Samejima, an F-2 pilot, an opportunity to experience the responsibilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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And we’re off!

A 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2018. Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Kenichi Samejima, the 3rd Air Wing commander, usually flies a Mitsubishi F-2, but on this day, he had the opportunity to ride in the backseat of an F-16. Although the aircraft are visually similar, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has a larger wingspan, different avionics and weighs more than its Japanese counterpart. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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Learning new things

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Kenichi Samejima, left, the 3rd Air Wing commander, listens to U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, explain the mechanics of the aircraft before an F-16 Fighting Falcon familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2018. This flight allowed Samejima, an F-2 pilot, the opportunity to experience the aircraft's capabilities, ultimately allowing a critical mission partner to better understand how JASDF and USAF air forces fit together and complement each other in the mutual defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Excited for the ride

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Kenichi Samejima, left, the 3rd Air Wing commander, smiles for the camera before a familiarization flight next to U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2018. The two pilots took part in familiarization flights in each others' respective aircraft, allowing each other to understand the unique capabilities each force brings to the fight, helping to strengthen U.S.-Japan relations. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Smiling for the thrill

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Kenichi Samejima, right, the 3rd Air Wing commander, pose for a photo after a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2018. The familiarization flight gave Samejima an opportunity to experience the responsibilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon and further enhanced his understanding of the 35th Fighter Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara Martinez)
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3rd Air Wing

Japan Air-Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Kenichi Samejima, the 3rd Air Wing commander, shows off his patch at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2018. The 3rd AW has been around for more than 60 years, but they received the first Japanese F-35A in January of this year. Their mission is to protect the safety and security of northern Japan, and they are co-located at Misawa AB along with the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Talk on the walk

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, talks into a hand-held transceiver at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. The device is used to communicate with other personnel in different areas with information such as details of a jet's readiness status. One of the duties as a maintenance officer is to formulate maintenance plans meeting the flight schedule and conduct inspections on the flightline to ensure the mission can be executed in a safe and timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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CP!

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, left, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, and Staff Sgt. Kevin Golden, right, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance dedicated crew chief, pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. The panther’s paw hand sign is a homage to Eldridge, the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron’s pet panther in Vietnam. Eldridge later became the official mascot of the 13th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Exchanging words

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Pedrick, left, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, right, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, greet each other at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. Dacpano enjoys talking with Airmen and checking up on them. For her, being around maintainers is always a humbling experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Plane mode

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. Aircraft maintenance officers are responsible for the repair of disabled aircraft and ground equipment. As a child, Dacpano knew she wanted to be in the military, coming from a long blue line of family members who also served. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Standing on the jet

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, poses for a photo on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. AMU officers do more than just directing essential maintenance operations; they implement crucial aircraft inspections and deliver combat support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Air Force and Navy

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Lewis, a 35th Fighter Wing occupational safety technician, hands U.S. Navy Seaman Alston Thornton, a Naval Oceanography Antisubmarine Detachment Misawa aerographer’s mate, a protective hat to wear before he rides a bike while wearing Fatal Vision goggles during the 75th Safety Convention held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2018. These specialized goggles allowed participants to experience how alcohol impairs a person’s balance, vision, reaction time and judgment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Goggles and giggles

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Candice Nelson, a Naval Air Facility Misawa administrator, participates in the 75th Safety Convention at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2018. The participants engaged in hands-on demonstrations which allowed them to experience the cognitive impairments of alcohol while maintaining a sober mind. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Fatal Vision goggles

A variety of Fatal Vision goggles sit on the table during the 75th Safety Convention held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2018. Fatal Vision goggles are a line of training tools that simulate the effects of alcohol and drug intoxication without actually being under the influence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Walk the line

U.S. Navy Lt. Justin Van Es, the Naval Oceanography Antisubmarine Detachment Misawa officer in charge, wears Fatal Vision goggles while attempting to walk a straight line during the 75th Safety Convention held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2018. The facilitated training engaged participants in interactive exercises demonstrating the impairment effects of alcohol misuse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Silhouette

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Cardona, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, puts a pair of Fatal Vision goggles on during the 75th Safety Convention held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2018. The experience helped participants realize how susceptible they are to the potential danger associated with alcohol impairment while walking, driving or riding a bicycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Cone city

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dorian Lewis, a 35th Fighter Wing occupational safety technician, instructs Petty Officer 1st Class Aurora Contreras, a Naval Air Facility Misawa aviation maintenance administrator, while riding a bike wearing Fatal Vision goggles during the 75th Safety Convention at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2018. This demonstration educated participants on how alcohol misuse can create dangerous situations while operating a motor vehicle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Out we go

A U.S. Air Force member fires a paintball gun during a Delta Detachment, 1st Space Company, Joint Tactic Army Ground Station exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2018. This exercise included Airmen and U.S. Soldiers. Airmen and Soldiers came together for Self-Aid Buddy Care, a grenade assault course and paintball to end the week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Say click

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael McMillan, a Joint Tactic Army Ground Station engagement control shift leader, poses for a photo during a JTAGS exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2018. During the week-long training, Soldiers learned a series of common skill-level tasks, including individual and buddy team movements. The two actions taught Soldiers to work as team members in a squad-size element. After the tasks of the week, the Soldiers concluded the exercise with paintball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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