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You be the judge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kathryn Ferrell, left, a 35th Operations Support Squadron intel craftsman, and Senior Airman Grissel Cid, right, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, pause for a photo during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2018. Approximately 35 members participated and each group prepared a whole performance in English for the judges. The enlisted personnel’s piece involved the rank structure and JASDF heritage. After each slideshow, the judges asked a question they developed from a certain slide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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We’re ready

Japan Air Self-Defense Force contestants strike a pose before going on stage during the JASDF English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2018. Approximately 35 members participated and each group prepared a slideshow presentation in English for the judges. The enlisted personnel’s piece involved the rank structure and JASDF heritage. The officers talked about threats Japan faces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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What’s your question?

Japan Air Self-Defense Force contestants answer questions posed by the judges during the JASDF English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2018. Approximately 35 members participated and each group prepared a slideshow presentation in English for the judges. The enlisted personnel’s piece involved the rank structure and JASDF heritage. After each slideshow, the judges would ask a question about their presentation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Time to score

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Grissel Cid, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, writes on a scorecard during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2018. Approximately 35 members participated and each group prepared a whole performance in English for the judges. The contestants received a score on grammar, tone of voice, pronunciation and other criterion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Well done

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 2nd Lt. Shingo Kawaguchi, a Northern Air Defense Force aircraft-warning specialist, claps after a presentation during the JASDF English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2018. Approximately 35 members participated and each group prepared a slideshow presentation in English for the judges. The enlisted personnel’s piece involved the rank structure and JASDF heritage. The officers spoke about threats Japan faces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Talk on the walk

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, talks into a hand-held transceiver at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. The device is used to communicate with other personnel in different areas with information such as details of a jet's readiness status. One of the duties as a maintenance officer is to formulate maintenance plans meeting the flight schedule and conduct inspections on the flightline to ensure the mission can be executed in a safe and timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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CP!

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, left, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, and Staff Sgt. Kevin Golden, right, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance dedicated crew chief, pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. The panther’s paw hand sign is a homage to Eldridge, the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron’s pet panther in Vietnam. Eldridge later became the official mascot of the 13th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Exchanging words

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Pedrick, left, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, right, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, greet each other at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. Dacpano enjoys talking with Airmen and checking up on them. For her, being around maintainers is always a humbling experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Plane mode

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. Aircraft maintenance officers are responsible for the repair of disabled aircraft and ground equipment. As a child, Dacpano knew she wanted to be in the military, coming from a long blue line of family members who also served. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Standing on the jet

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, poses for a photo on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. AMU officers do more than just directing essential maintenance operations; they implement crucial aircraft inspections and deliver combat support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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