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Koku-Jieitai Tech. Sgt. Takuro Inazawa, left, a 2nd Air Wing Field Maintenance Squadron engine technician, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Radell Mitchell, right, a 35th Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, work side-by-side installing borescope plugs during a 10-day U.S.-Japan Bilateral Career Training at Chitose Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2017. The borescope plugs allow maintenance Airmen to inspect the internal workings of engine components. Mitchell said Inazawa taught him how Koku-Jieitai maintainers inspect their F-15J Eagles before and after take-off specifically stating just how clean and tidy they keep their jets. “I’ve never seen a jet so clean and grease free before; it’s obvious they have a lot of pride in the work they do for their country,” he said. Mitchell, along with nine other U.S. Airmen visited Chitose from Misawa Air Base, Japan. Koku-Jieitai is the traditional term for Japan Air Self Defense Force used by the Japanese. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)


Crank the wrench, fix the jet

Koku-Jieitai Tech. Sgt. Takuro Inazawa, left, a 2nd Air Wing Field Maintenance Squadron engine technician, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Radell Mitchell, right, a 35th Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, work side-by-side installing borescope plugs during a 10-day U.S.-Japan Bilateral Career Training at Chitose Air Base, Japan, April 18, 2017. The borescope plugs allow maintenance Airmen to inspect the internal workings of engine components. Mitchell said Inazawa taught him how Koku-Jieitai maintainers inspect their F-15J Eagles before and after take-off specifically stating just how clean and tidy they keep their jets. “I’ve never seen a jet so clean and grease free before; it’s obvious they have a lot of pride in the work they do for their country,” he said. Mitchell, along with nine other U.S. Airmen visited Chitose from Misawa Air Base, Japan. Koku-Jieitai is the traditional term for Japan Air Self Defense Force used by the Japanese. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 35th Fighter Wing asks Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, a question during the general’s commander’s call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2018. This one-on-one dialogue offered Airmen an opportunity to get answers to questions about the command from PACAF’s top leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
Service members listen as U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces commander, shares insight into his command’s vision, mission and goals for the future at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2018. O’Shaughnessy thanked them for their efforts, which are vital role to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, addresses Team Misawa service members, emphasizing that the nation’s greatest enduring strength is the creativity and talent of the American warfighter, during a commander’s call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2018. The general highlighted the strategic importance of the Indo-Pacific region, the great strides PACAF has made and specifically highlighted contributions of Misawa Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, addresses Team Misawa service members, emphasizing that the nation’s greatest enduring strength is the creativity and talent of the American warfighter, during a commander’s call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2018. The general highlighted the strategic importance of the Indo-Pacific region, the great strides PACAF has made and specifically highlighted contributions of Misawa Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
Mutsumi Kudo, center, City of Misawa Military Base Relations Division translator, hands U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, left, Pacific Air Forces commander, a gift as Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi, right, watches during the general’s visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, at the city office in Misawa City, Japan, May 10, 2018. The general reassured Taneichi of PACAF’s commitment to Misawa, recalling his time as commander and the ‘two cultures--one community’ approach to life in Misawa, which remains in existence today. O’Shaughnessy said strengthening the command’s alliances and partnerships is a strategic priority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, left, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, shakes hands with Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi, right, during a visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, at the city office in Misawa City, Japan, May 10, 2018. The general reassured Taneichi of PACAF’s commitment to Misawa, recalling his time as commander and the ‘two cultures--one community’ approach to life in Misawa, which remains in existence today. O’Shaughnessy said strengthening the command’s alliances and partnerships is a strategic priority. He added that PACAF’s goal is to facilitate enhanced security cooperation and interoperability among allied nations across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and his staff greet U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces commander, as he arrives at Misawa Air Base, Japan, for a base visit and commander’s call May 10, 2018. O’Shaughnessy visited with Airmen to highlight the strategic importance of the region and longstanding regional partnerships, the great strides PACAF has made, and the contributions of PACAF Airmen. He also emphasized the importance of its Airmen’s vital role in ensuring regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
Saying goodbye
Saying ‘hello’ to the crowds
Watching performances
Signing autographs
Preparing for takeoff