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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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It's time to go

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shane Perkins, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, lifts a door up to reach for fire equipment during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Misawa Air Base partners with the Misawa City Fire Department to fight flames and keep the city safe. Both teams participated in the ceremony to culturally connect and strengthen bonds between the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)

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Flags on the street

Misawa City fire department volunteers post flags during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Misawa City invited 35th Fighter Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing leadership to the event, providing opportunities to honor those who lost their lives in line of duty and wish firefighters a safe and successful year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)

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Rev it up

A Misawa City Fire Department fire chief starts a firetruck’s engine during the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. During the event, members displayed how they execute a response to a fire alert call for each vehicle, demonstrating the swift capabilities of both the Misawa City and 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire departments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)

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Breaking it out

Gunji Akihide, a Misawa City brass band musician, enjoys a break before the Annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year parade in Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 14, 2018. Hundreds 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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30th Annual Japan Day glows with Nebuta parade

Akihiko Onodera, the Aomori City mayor, left, leads a small Nebuta parade during the 30th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2017. For the first time ever, Misawa residents pulled a Nebuta float down the base street, reaffirming the commit, trust and friendship between the U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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30th Annual Japan Day glows with Nebuta parade

Kanon, a Makibano Kids Drums taiko drummer, plays the taiko during the 30th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2017. The event featured many performances including a dragon dance, shoto show and a Star Wars themed drum performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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30th Annual Japan Day glows with Nebuta parade

Hide Chika, an Aomori potter, creates a ceramic cup during the 30th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2017. Along with pottery, attendees partook in creating Japanese kites, embroidery and origami crafts with the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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30th Annual Japan Day glows with Nebuta parade

A float of the Japanese folklore character, Urashima Tarou, stands during the 30th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2017. The float is one of many pieces from the Nebuta festival in Aomori, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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30th Annual Japan Day glows with Nebuta parade

Mrs. Teiko Taneichi, left, wife of Kazumasa Taneichi, center left, Misawa City mayor, pause for a photo with Col. R. Scott Jobe, center right, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and his son, Chet Jobe, during the 30th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2017. For the first time the base event featured one of the many floats from Aomori City’s larger Nebuta festival parade, which occurs every summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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