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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Shota Nakano, a Tohoku Explosive Ordnance Disposal school instructor, looks through binoculars down range while conducting initial training scenario reconnaissance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2017. Upon arriving at the location of an identified ordnance it is vital to confirm what type of ordnance it is in order to come up with an appropriate plan of approach, proper handling and safe disposal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)


Initial reconnaissance

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Shota Nakano, a Tohoku Explosive Ordnance Disposal school instructor, looks through binoculars down range while conducting initial training scenario reconnaissance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2017. Upon arriving at the location of an identified ordnance it is vital to confirm what type of ordnance it is in order to come up with an appropriate plan of approach, proper handling and safe disposal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Grainger, left, 18th Civil Engineer Group commander at Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Col. Douglas Gilpin, left center, Fifth Air Force logistics, engineering and force protection director at Yokota Air Base, Japan, meets with Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer leadership, right, during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. Grainger and Gilpin joined JASDF leadership to share each other’s expertise and experiences with both the JASDF and U.S. Air Force junior Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
Japan Air Self-Defense Force, civil engineer Airmen conduct a rapid runway repair exhibition during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. This is phase two of a RRR, which covers the gravel, or potential aircraft hazards, with AM-2 matting. The exchange focused on base recovery, which ensures infrastructure and airfields remain operational if a natural disaster or an attack occurs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airman signals a construction truck during a rapid runway repair exhibition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. In addition to the RRR exhibition, CE Airmen from both countries learned about each other’s mission sets and watched live-fire and emergency management demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron observe a Japan Air Self-Defense Force rapid runway repair exhibition during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. This is phase one of a RRR, which fills in a crater or hole with gravel. The exchange focused on base recovery, which ensures infrastructure and airfields remain operational if a natural disaster or an attack occurs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airman watches a live-fire demonstration during a bilateral exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. Building friendships and enhancing mutual understanding were also a contributing factor in this Pacific unity event. After long days of training, U.S. and Japan CE Airmen removed their uniforms and hosted informal dinners to promote international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
Firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron conducts a live-fire demonstration during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. In addition to the live-fire demonstrations, CE Airmen from both countries learned about each other’s mission sets and watched rapid runway repair and emergency management exhibitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airman tries on a M50 gas mask during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2017. Building friendships and enhancing mutual understanding were also a contributing factor in this Pacific unity event. After long days of training, U.S. and Japan CE Airmen removed their uniforms and hosted informal dinners to promote international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ross King, right, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron project management officer in charge, speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Ken’ichiro Oda, left, 3rd Air Wing civil engineer OIC, during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2017. Having bilateral exchanges provides opportunities for Airmen to develop work and personal relationship with the host nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Ray, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron grounds and pavement section chief, briefs a group of Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airmen during a bilateral exchange program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2017. This was the first time 35th CES specifically worked with JASDF, or Koku Jieitai, engineers. Additionally, civil engineer leadership from Pacific Air Forces’ and other bases in Japan joined the activities to observe and input their expertise on certain matters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jaclyn Dzieciolowski, the 610 Air Control Flight operations training officer and senior director, directs aircraft during a RED FLAG-Alaska 17-2 mission, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 20, 2017. The shop supported the U.S. and its allies during the large-force exercise and provided battle management command and control to the coalition forces who participated. They worked together with pilots in order to provide tactical advantages in the playing field in order to further enhance the Air Force’s capabilities to dominate in air and cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Ohara, a 35th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, gives a mass briefing on the current climate happenings during RED FLAG-Alaska 17-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 16, 2017. During the exercise, Ohara and his coworker, Senior Airman Joseph Goebel, a 35th OSS weather forecaster, briefed participants of RF-A 17-2 from both Eielson AFB and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, using video calls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Ohara, a 35th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, examines a weather cycle during RED FLAG-Alaska 17-2, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 16, 2017. Weather cycles are used to forecast several days out and determine how different factors of the climate will affect each flight mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)