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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, search to find an odor during detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The MWD and handler conduct daily training overseen by the trainer to ensure they are both proficient and maintain the required standard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Misawa operates through record breaking December snowfall, demonstrates joint and allied force readiness

A U.S. Air Force Airman conducts pre-flight checks with an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior take off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11 2021. U.S. and Japanese forces conducted hundreds of operational sorties at Misawa Air Base during the month of December in 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Misawa operates through record breaking December snowfall, demonstrates joint and allied force readiness

A U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron takes off during a training mission at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2021. By training with joint partners and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Misawa Air Base personnel are prepared to defend likeminded nations from regional threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Misawa operates through record breaking December snowfall, demonstrates joint and allied force readiness

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron takes off during a training mission at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2021. U.S. and Japanese snow and ice removal teams perform 24-hour operations throughout December to support uninterrupted airfield and base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Misawa operates through record breaking December snowfall, demonstrates joint and allied force readiness

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the “Black Ravens” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, perform maintenance on an EA-18G Growler after landing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2021. The operation of this aircraft serves to integrate U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force assets and increase interoperability between joint and allied personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Misawa operates through record breaking December snowfall, demonstrates joint and allied force readiness

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron taxis down the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2021. This aircraft provides the core aerial refueling capability and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years, enhancing the Unites States Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Misawa operates through record breaking December snowfall, demonstrates joint and allied force readiness

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to the “Black Ravens” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, taxis down the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2021. Joint and allied personnel at Misawa Air Base executed mission-essential training and defense operations while simultaneously receiving a record breaking 72.4 inches of snowfall during December of 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Misawa operates through record breaking December snowfall, demonstrates joint and allied force readiness

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, taxis towards the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2021. Despite the harsh weather conditions, the 35th Fighter Wing continues executing its mission of projecting combat air power and defending Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Say Cheese

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members pause for a photo during the inaugural “Snowblast” event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2019. The emergency flight gathered for a snowball fight and capture the flag events with members of JASDF. This event provided an opportunity for Airmen to bond with their host-nation counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jeremy Garcia).
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Flight battle it out

U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen gather for the inaugural “Snowblast” event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2019. Members with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force participated in the event creating their own fortress, preparing to win the snowball and capture the flag challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jeremy Garcia)
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Let’s get ready to rumble

The flags get planted in the snow to represent the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron flights who participated in the inaugural “Snowblast” event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2019. Members of each flight attempted to capture the opponent’s flag rested from fortress. The event ended in a three-way tie between infrastructure, explosive ordnance disposal, and the Japan Air Self-Defense teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jeremy Garcia)
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Resilient Airman

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, installs the lower pin on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. The aircraft-safe maintenance procedures communicate to the rest of the crew the aircraft is cleared to have post-flight maintenance work performed on it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Snow maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, installs a cover on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. Crew chiefs assist Misawa AB’s fighter squadrons by ensuring quality maintenance for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Safe and secure

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, installs an upper pin at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. Crew chiefs play a vital role in ensuring aircraft like the F-16 Fighting Falcon can fly at a moment’s notice. The mission of the 35th Fighter Wing is to protect U.S. interests in the Pacific and defend Japan; deter adversaries through our presence, readiness, and ability to project combat air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Dark and wet maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, removes covers from a storage pocket on the intake cover of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. This task ensures compliance with aircraft-safe maintenance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Maintainer in the snow

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, installs a pitot probe protective cover on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. Airmen ensure the mission goes on, no matter the weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Say cheese

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean McGrath, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron deputy field manager, Staff Sgt. Joshua Basquez, middle, the 35th OSS airfield management NCO in charge and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Sanchez, right, the 35th OSS training airfield management NCO in charge, pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2017. All of the 35th OSS personnel will be using the new RT3 friction measurement device on the flight line due to its increased accuracy and speed. This allows the 35th OSS to relay all information runway related to be conveyed to pilots in a timely manner for a safe departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Last minute markings

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean McGrath, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron deputy field manager, 1st Lt. Michael Duran, middle, the 35th OSS airfield management flight commander, and Dan Halliday, right, creator of Halliday technologies, ensure all materials are in place on the RT3 friction measurement device at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2017. Without the runway friction tester, the 35th OSS would be unable to get calculations of the friction on runways, which are essential to determine whether the pilots will be able to depart safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Stabilize

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean McGrath, the 35th Operations Support Squadron deputy field manager, tightens the stabilizer bar on the RT3 friction measurement device at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2017. The friction of the runway’s surface is measured at all times while the vehicle is running, and any friction change is monitored and recorded onto a tablet inside the car. This allows the 35th OSS to relay all information runway related to be conveyed to pilots in a timely manner for a safe departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Through thick and thin

Dan Halliday, the creator of Halliday technologies, tightens a strut on a RT3 friction measurement device at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2017. This machine is a continuous runway friction tester, meaning the wheel runs nonstop behind the vehicle when driven in a straight line, measuring the surface conditions of the runway. Without the runway friction tester, the 35th OSS would be unable to get calculations of the runway’s surface friction, which is essential to pilots’, ability to depart safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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