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A young boy holds his father’s hand during Yoiko Child Development Center Month of the Military Child parade at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2017. Established in 1986 by Caspar Weinberger, Secretary of Defense from 1981-1987, MOMC recognizes the contributions military children make as their parents serve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)


My dad, my hero

A young boy holds his father’s hand during Yoiko Child Development Center Month of the Military Child parade at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2017. Established in 1986 by Caspar Weinberger, Secretary of Defense from 1981-1987, MOMC recognizes the contributions military children make as their parents serve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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U.S. Army Specialist Andrew Rosso, a Delta Detachment 1st Space Company, Joint Tactical Ground Station engagement control shift leader, smirks during chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives annual training held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2018. During the two-day course, Rosso along with other participants learned proper equipment wear, how to distinguish various chemical agents, how to administer first aid and where to seek shelter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
U.S. Army Sergeant William Watson, a Delta Detachment, 1st Space Company, Joint Tactical Ground Station operator, holds his head during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives annual training held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2018. Participants laid on the floor to demonstrate the position assumed when an explosive occurs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
U.S. Army Specialist Anthony Covarrubias, a Delta Detachment, 1st Space Company, Joint Tactical Ground Station engagement control shift leader, lays on the ground during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives annual training held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2018. The hands-on training instilled confidence with the Soldiers in the CBRNE equipment capabilities and functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
U.S. Army Sergeant Paul Gutierrez, left, a Delta Detachment., 1st Space Company, Joint Tactical Ground Station engagement controller shift leader, buddy checks U.S. Army Specialist Andrew Rosso, right, a Delta Det., 1st Space Company, JTGS engagement control shift leader, mission oriented protective posture gear during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives annual training held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2018. While correct equipment usage was the main priority during training, participants also found the camaraderie just as powerful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
U.S. Army Specialist Ryan Merritt, a Delta Detachment, 1st Space Company, Joint Tactical Ground Station engagement controller, has his gas mask removed during chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives annual training held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2018. The training not only encompassed an understanding of what a chemical attack is, but the correct steps to take in case of an occurrence. Conducting proper procedures and equipment wear was a shared goal for the participants and instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
U.S. Army Sergeant William Watson, left, operator, Specialist Fabian Juarez, center, engagement controller, and Sergeant Paul Gutierrez, right, engagement controller, all with the Delta Detachment 1st Space Company, Joint Tactical Ground Station, don their gas masks during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives annual training held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2018. The training not only encompassed an understanding of a chemical attack, but the correct steps to take in case of an occurrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Brunn, left, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, shows Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeants Kensuke Fujita, center, and Kenta Takahashi, right, how to properly handle a firehose during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. The program showcased Team Misawa’s ability to work together with any branch of the Japan Self-Defense Force. U.S. Air Force Airmen and JGSDF Soldiers worked on their communications skills cultivating a face-to-face friendly environment for future bilateral events with the Soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Kenta Takahashi, a 1st Training Unit indirect fire infantryman, from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, carries a child-sized mannequin during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. Team Misawa played a role in the course as native English speakers. For the majority of the JGSDF Soldiers, it is the first time interacting with American service members. The JGSDF Soldiers used the English they learned by asking questions and actively engaging with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Kenta Takahashi, a 1st Training Unit indirect fire infantryman, from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, carries a 180-pound mannequin during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018,. The JGSDF uses programs like their basic English course to invest time in their members to learn the basics of English in order to enhance mission execution during future bilateral engagements. Not only did the JGSDF members practice their English, but 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)
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Seijiro Kaharu, a 1st Training Unit battle management system operator from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, taps a second stage regulator during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. During their time on Misawa AB, JGSDF Soldiers learned how U.S. and Japan service members work together to accomplish tasks and bring new ideas to enhance execution tactics. Misawa Air Base hosts the exchanges with JGSDF personnel twice a year, allowing their basic English course students to immerse in an English-speaking military environment, further improving the relationship between the two forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soliders from 1st Training Unit, Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, and U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, pause for a photo during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. During their full day of relationship building, Airmen showed their JGSDF counterparts their unique jobs and shared how to accomplish their duties, allowing JGSDF Soldiers the opportunity to use a variety of new English words to increase their communication skills. By bridging the gap between the two languages, Team Misawa can better integrate with all branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force increasing mission fluidity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sergeant Seijiro Kaharu, a 1st Training Unit battle management system operator from Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, tests a gas mask seal during a JGSDF shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 5, 2018. Approximately 20 members from Camp Higashi-Chitose transition through three levels, basic, intermediate and advanced, of the JGSDF English program. As a part of their basic English course curriculum, Misawa provides an opportunity for the JGSDF members to apply their acquired language skills by grouping JGSDF members together with their U.S. Air Force counterparts who perform similar jobs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)