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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- During the boarding of the voluntary family departure Maj. Andrew Pate, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, helps out mother Ruth Finstuen by holding her son David, age 3, while she locates her 1-year-old daughter Kristiana's car seat March 22. The Defense Department authorized a voluntary departure of family members from Northern Japan due to the recent earth quake and tsunami disaster. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)


First voluntary departure flights leave Misawa

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- During the boarding of the voluntary family departure Maj. Andrew Pate, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, helps out mother Ruth Finstuen by holding her son David, age 3, while she locates her 1-year-old daughter Kristiana's car seat March 22. The Defense Department authorized a voluntary departure of family members from Northern Japan due to the recent earth quake and tsunami disaster. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

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Akihiko Onodera, the Aomori City mayor, left, leads a small Nebuta parade during the 30th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2017. For the first time ever, Misawa residents pulled a Nebuta float down the base street, reaffirming the commit, trust and friendship between the U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
Kanon, a Makibano Kids Drums taiko drummer, plays the taiko during the 30th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2017. The event featured many performances including a dragon dance, shoto show and a Star Wars themed drum performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
Hide Chika, an Aomori potter, creates a ceramic cup during the 30th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2017. Along with pottery, attendees partook in creating Japanese kites, embroidery and origami crafts with the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
A float of the Japanese folklore character, Urashima Tarou, stands during the 30th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2017. The float is one of many pieces from the Nebuta festival in Aomori, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
Mrs. Teiko Taneichi, left, wife of Kazumasa Taneichi, center left, Misawa City mayor, pause for a photo with Col. R. Scott Jobe, center right, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and his son, Chet Jobe, during the 30th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2017. For the first time the base event featured one of the many floats from Aomori City’s larger Nebuta festival parade, which occurs every summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
Brunei Darussalam -- A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii sits on the flightline at Rimba Air Base, Brunei, July 3 after their arrival for participation in the 3rd Biennial Brunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition. This year coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces and is forecasted to host more than 160 exhibitors and 150 international delegates. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)
Brunei Darussalam -- Staff Sgt. Jonathan Crocer, left, and Tech. Sgt. Chad Miller, Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team members, salute as Capt. Chris Nations, PACAF Demonstration Team pilot, taxis by during an air show practice for the 3rd Biennial Brunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition at Rimba Air Base, Brunei July 3. BRIDEX provides an engaging and effective platform for leading manufacturers, suppliers and decision makers to deliberate on military solutions and showcase innovative technologies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)
Brunei Darussalam -- Capt. Chris Nations, left, Tech. Sgt. Chad Miller, center, and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Crocker, Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team members, prepare to start their ground show during a practice for the 3rd Biennial Brunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition at Rimba Air Base, Brunei July 3. BRIDEX provides an engaging and effective platform for leading manufacturers, suppliers and decision makers to deliberate on military solutions and showcase innovative technologies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Gemini Sanford (right,) wife of Senior Chief Petty Officer Daniel Sanford of Naval Air Facility Misawa, escorts, Mr. Goto, a representative of Aomori Prefecture Orphanages, through Edgren High School at Misawa Air Base June 28. More than 96,000 lbs of donations, collected from listeners of
Misawa Air Base, JAPAN -- Col. Michael Rothstein, 35th Fighter Wing commander (second from left,) introduces Gemini Sanford (left) to Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi (fifth from left) June 25 at Edgren High School here. City officials received their first glimpse of more than 96,000 lbs of donations collected by listeners of the
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi presents a letter of appreciation to Col. Michael Rothstein, 35th Fighter Wing commander, for the support received from Misawa Air Base during Operation Tomodachi June 13. More than 2,400 volunteers from Misawa Air Base have provided more than 37,000 hours of support for the local community since the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami hit northern Japan March 11 (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi presents a letter of appreciation to Col. Michael Rothstein, 35th Fighter Wing commander, for the support received from Misawa Air Base during Operation Tomodachi June 13. More than 2,400 volunteers from Misawa Air Base have provided more than 37,000 hours of support for the local community since the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami hit northern Japan March 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)