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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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Plotting coordinates

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force member from Camp Ichigaya, Japan, plots coordinates on a chart during a week-long integration with the 35th Operations Support Squadron intelligence analysts in preparation for Red Flag-Alaska 17-2, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2017. RF-A is a series of field training exercises that provide joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. The training ensures every moving part of a contingency plan is at the highest state of readiness in defense of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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Intel teamwork

The 35th Operations Support Squadron intelligence analysts and Japan Air Self-Defense Force counterparts plot coordinates on a map in preparation for Red Flag-Alaska 17-2, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2017. RF-A is a field training exercise in a simulated combat environment that ensures the highest level of readiness within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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Briefing the commander

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force member from Yokota Air Base, Japan, briefs Lt. Col. Kevin Lord, the 35th Operations Support Squadron commander, as part of the mission planning cell at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2017. Over the course of a week the 35th OSS intelligence analysts dedicated over 50 hours familiarizing four Japan Air Self-Defense Forces counterparts on mission-set requirements for RED FLAG-Alaska, 17-2. This exercise is one of several that the U.S. and Japan participate in, ensuring the “fight tonight” mentality is strengthened. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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