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The speech

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, makes the closing remarks during the ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. A remembrance ceremony was held to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of approximately 3,000 innocent people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Run for one

Memorial climb participants walk in honor of the lives lost on 9/11 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. Each participant climbed an equivalent of 110 flights in order to honor the 343 firefighters who died rescuing others during 9/11, and to understand what they went through that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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343 lost

A firefighter helmet and two axes sits on a table at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. This tribute symbolizes the heroic efforts made by the firefighters who rushed into the World Trade Center buildings during 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Time to climb

Team Misawa participants climb a hill at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. Each participant paid tribute to a New York City Fire Department firefighter by climbing or walking the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Each individual tribute not only remembers the sacrifice of an FDNY firefighter but also symbolically represents their heroic journey to save others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Render your salute

A group of Airmen salute the flag during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. Through participation in these events, the attendees ensured each of the firefighters lost during 9/11 were honored and that the world knows that they will never forget. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Moment of silence

A wreath is displayed in honor of the lives lost on 9/11 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. Airmen and families from across the base, including young children attended the ceremony and memorial climb in efforts to not only educate but also to ensure we never forget the sacrifices made that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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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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Driving the limit

A spectator pauses for a photo in a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firetruck during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. The 35th CES showcased booths for the fire department and explosive ordnance disposal. Guests could tour fire trucks and view demonstrations on firefighting equipment. EOD also demonstrated the use of equipment used to clear unexploded ordinances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Dancing in the crowd

A spectator dances to music at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. During the event, Sollars Elementary School students arrived for a field trip and got to participate in dance competitions with each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Beep beep

A C-130J Super Hercules with the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base performs airdrops at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. During their performance, they executed two airdrops to practice transporting supplies and equipment to remote or hostile areas. The C-130s traveled to Misawa to conduct airdrop training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Trying it on

An attendee tries on a joint mounted cueing system helmet at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. Airmen with the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment ensure all equipment worn by pilots is in operational order and hosted one of the booths on display during the event. The unit booths showcased what each job does and the type of equipment used. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Warrior face painting

An attendee gets their face painted in camouflage at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. A total of 608 people attended this year, including 234 U.S. Air Force members and families, 261 students, 51 chaperones from Sollars Elementary School, 25 Japan Air Self-Defense Force members, 37 volunteers and local media members.
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Through the roof

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon soars through the sky at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. Range Day demonstrates the importance of the 35th Fighter Wing mission. The event not only showcases flying operations, but also support operations, whose integration is vital to accomplishing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara Martinez)
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