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Cultural Day Celebration

Team Misawa members line up to get food at the Cultural Day Celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2021. The event was coordinated by the Misawa First Four and The Basement, to continue and reignite the conversations about diversity and integration on Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Cultural Day Celebration

African American Heritage Association members celebrate their heritage during the Cultural Day Celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2021. AAHA served food to celebrate Misawa’s diverse culture and showcase the rich history of African Americans and their impact on America and the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Cultural Day Celebration

Members of the Hispanic American Heritage Committee pour drinks at the Cultural Day Celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2021. The committee served horchata and agua fresca along with a variety of Hispanic dishes from countries across Central and South America.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Cultural Day Celebration

Members of the Misawa Gay/Straight Alliance showcase their desserts at their booth during the Cultural Day Celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2021. The goal for the GSA is to create a positive environment for LGBTQ+ members and allies where they can express their individuality and feel recognized in a positive way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Cultural Day Celebration

Misawa Asian and Pacific Islanders (MAPI) members talk about their heritage with attendees of the Cultural Day Celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2021. MAPI participated in the celebration by giving out food that represented their cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Cultural Day Celebration

Misawa Asian and Pacific Islanders (MAPI) members celebrate their heritage with a booth during the Cultural Day Celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2021. MAPI decorated their booth with cultural items to spark interest and inform people about Asian and Pacific Islanders’ communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Cultural Day Celebration

African American Heritage Association (AAHA) members participate in a Cultural Day Celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2021. AAHA members manned booths giving out food and information about African American history to prompt and enhance the unity and morale of the Misawa community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Cultural Day Celebration

Information cards highlight the Hispanic foods being offered during the Cultural Day Celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2021. The Hispanic American Heritage Committee provided food dishes originating from countries in Central and South America to show the variety of Hispanic foods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Preparing to speak

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Dammeier, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, listens to a speech during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. Dammeier thanked the Misawa City communities for their continued support and wished the more than 300 firefighters and volunteers a safe year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Dammeier and Maita

U.S Air Force Lt. Col. David Dammeier, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, talks with Koichiro Maita, Misawa City vice mayor, before giving speeches during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. The 35th CES leadership received an opportunity to greet Misawa City’s officials during tea time. Afterward, fire department committee members and leaders wished everyone a safe New Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Tooting your horn

Misawa City Brass Band musicians perform a song during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. Approximately 20 members played songs as fire department teams paraded around the block. After the parade, an official ceremony occurred to wish the city and Misawa Air Base’s Fire Department a safe year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Fire trucks and families

Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony attendants Ichika Kannoji and his daughter, Kiraki, watch fire trucks during a parade at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. During the event, locals viewed the fire drills and enjoyed music played by the Misawa City Brass Band members. Misawa Air Base joins the local community in many New Year celebrations to take advantage of the cross-cultural opportunity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Line of fire support

Misawa City volunteer firefighters line up during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. Misawa City’s fire department units include more than 300 trained professionals and various volunteers who make up individual supporting committees. Many locals attended the parade in order to wish the city and Misawa Air Base’s Fire Department a safe year as they continue to fight fires and protect homes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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1095 35th CES CC and Fire Chief

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Dammeier, left, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, and Master Sgt. Damean Moore, a 35th CES fire chief, walk side-by-side during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. Team Misawa’s fire department units joined together to celebrate the New Year through a short fire demonstration, a parade and speeches, wishing all firefighters and their supporters a successful and prosperous year. During the events, local community members gathered to cheer on the dispatch teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Shut it up

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter closes a hatch on a fire truck during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. Along with the Misawa City fire department units, the 35th CES showcased their response times to emergencies. After the demonstration, first responders paraded around the block to say hello to locals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Emblem on top

A Misawa City Fire Department emblem adorned a firefighter’s uniform during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. The emblem signifies a member as a firefighter. Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi took time to salute all firefighters and supporting units to honor them for their duty and dedication while the fire department showed local spectators their swift ability to respond to an alert call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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A pendant like no other

A Misawa City Fire Department pin hangs on a firefighter’s uniform during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. The pendant recognizes and distinguishes firefighters who have dedicated more than 15 years of work to their profession. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Honor and salute

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department salute Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. During the ceremony, Misawa Air Base and Misawa City leadership along with many firefighters wished all participants a successful and safe year, while the city mayor greeted each unit who works to keep the city safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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To honor them too

Orika Saryuya, a Japanese national, salutes during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi took time to salute all firefighters and supporting units to honor them for their duty and dedication while the fire department showed local spectators their swift ability to respond to an alert call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Just stand still

A Misawa City Fire Department firefighter stands by during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Misawa City and Misawa Air Base firefighters paraded around the streets to display their equipment and vehicles used to defend the city against fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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