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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Waller, an explosive ordnance disposal apprentice with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, talks about the benefits associated with the unit’s bomb suit and robot with a group of Japanese nationals participating in a community relations tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2017. EOD Airmen are trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosive threats all over the world. They are assigned some of the most dangerous missions and perform technically demanding tasks in diverse environments worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)


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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Waller, an explosive ordnance disposal apprentice with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, talks about the benefits associated with the unit’s bomb suit and robot with a group of Japanese nationals participating in a community relations tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2017. EOD Airmen are trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosive threats all over the world. They are assigned some of the most dangerous missions and perform technically demanding tasks in diverse environments worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tylacia Berard, a 35th Force Support Squadron food service journeyman, seasons chicken at the Grissom Dining Facility at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2017. Food service Airmen usually serve roughly 300 people per day. With the recent increase in personnel due to exercise Northern Viper 17, their numbers have shot up to nearly 800 daily. This means more food to whip up and serve at each meal. Misawa Airmen are currently exercising as a power projection hub with additional services being offered to accommodate more personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
Service members and Hirosaki orphans attend a Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team performance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team is comprised of members from 13th Fighter Squadron, 14th FS and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. NV17 tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together and provides the opportunity to conduct realistic training in an unfamiliar environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)
A Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 and a child look at an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. The Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team is comprised of members from 13th Fighter Squadron, 14th FS and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. NV17 tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together and provides the opportunity to conduct realistic training in an unfamiliar environment. The Marine is with HMH-462, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, currently forward deployed under the Unit Deployment Program with 1st MAW, based on Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)
Service members and Hirosaki orphans attend a Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team performance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team is comprised of members from 13th Fighter Squadron, 14th FS and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. NV17 tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together and provides the opportunity to conduct realistic training in an unfamiliar environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)
Children from the Hirosaki Aiseien Orphanage watch a video from inside the cockpit of the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The children spent the afternoon eating American food, watching a munitions load competition and getting up close to the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The 29 children and nine staff members from the orphanage spent the day interacting with service members and learning about operations on a military installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Smeeding, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, educates children from the Hirosaki Aiseien Orphanage during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The children had the rare opportunity to meet with Air Force, Navy, Army and Marine personnel. The volunteers engaged with the children and watched a munitions load competition, before getting an up close and personal tour of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
Service members and children from the Hirosaki Aiseien Orphanage watch a munitions load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. During the competition, load crew teams raced against the clock, and each other, to arm an F-16 Fighting Falcon with one AIM-9 Sidewinder a short-range air-to-air missile, one AIM-120 advanced medium range air-to-air missile, an AGM-88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile and a Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU 31 (v) 3/B. Hosting events such as this promotes cultural exchanges between the U.S. and Japan on more than just a military foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Amber Slavik, a 35th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics technician, poses for a photo in the medical group expansion bay at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2017. Slavik is joined by her brother, Airman 1st Class Anthony Kovacs, Jr., at Misawa Air Base. Slavik contributes to the mission by managing all hospital equipment and assisting with supply purchases to ensure the medical group remains fully capable to perform its duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Kovacs, Jr., a 14th Fighter Squadron crew chief, poses on the tarmac at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2017. Kovacs serves along-side his sister, Senior Airman Amber Slavik, who are both stationed at Misawa Air Base. His day-to-day duties ensure F-16 Fighting Falcons remain ready to fly, fight and win by inspecting and repairing any issues that arise on the airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Amber Slavik, left, a 35th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics technician, and Airman 1st Class Anthony Kovacs, Jr., right, a 14th Fighter Squadron crew chief, pose in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2017. Slavik and Kovacs are siblings stationed at Misawa Air Base together. They’re originally from Amherst, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, right, the U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, meets with 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron leadership during his first visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2017. During his visit, Martinez toured several 35th FW agencies, including the 35th Medical Group, the 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion shop, the 35th Force Support Squadron Himberg pool and the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle transport section. At each location, Airmen spoke on their roles and how they play a part in the overall mission at Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Xiomara M. Martinez)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, the U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, center, meets with 35th Force Support Squadron leadership during his first visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2017. During his conversations with Airmen, he highlighted the critical contingency role Misawa AB has as a power projection hub for possible real-world incidents. He also inspired Airmen to hone skills and implement possible innovative ideas within their work center. Finally, he applauded the 35th Fighter Wing’s efforts on strengthening the positive relationships with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Xiomara M. Martinez)