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  • A U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron fills in information for a 9-line at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. A 9-line is a standardized format in which a JTAC gives targeting information to aircraft pilots. Brandt and other JTACS from the 320th STS came to Draughon Range to maintain their currency as combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

    Misawa, Kadena Airmen train at Draughon Range

    Airmen assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron and the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conducted close air support training at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15-17.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Peter Nguyen, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, smiles while marshalling an F-16 during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2019. Capt. Phillip McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot and Komatsu ATR detachment commander, described the ATR participants as hard working, consistent and dedicated to the mission of executing bilateral training sorties regardless of unexpected changes, such as inclement weather experienced during the week-long exercise. The 13th AMU and its Airmen are assigned to Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

    Panther pride, hard work shown during Komatsu ATR

    Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conducted an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30 to Oct. 4. The 28 sorties executed during the ATR gave Wild Weasels the ability to learn, train and integrate with their host nation partners while identifying successes and shortfalls.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Contreras, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, smiles during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. The ATR gave participants an opportunity to survey and experience the Komatsu airfield, while gaging their ability to operate in a simulated deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

    13th AMU Panthers improve bilateral relations at Komatsu ATR

    Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conducted an Aviation Training Relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30 to Oct. 4.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Cardona, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman, pauses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2019. The Dallas, Texas, native attended firefighter training for three months prior to receiving orders to his first base, Misawa AB, which resulted in him feeling anxious, but he found solace through the welcoming embrace of local American and Japanese community members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

    Wild Weasel firefighter puts out flames on first assignment jitters

    Anticipation of future assignments can create a gut-twisting feeling, leaving Airmen anxious, restless or even uneasy, but Airman 1st Class Adam Cardona, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman, combatted his first assignment jitters with fun, exploration and self-discovery.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan White, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, lays in the “prone” position during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. White taught 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron how to move, shoot and communicate and applied their newly learned skills to realistic training scenarios, such as clearing buildings and shooting techniques during ACE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

    The 35th LRS builds on lessons learned from exercise, teams up with Security Forces

    The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28. The ACE concept challenges Airmen to operate in an austere environment with limited basing, while testing their abilities to quickly and efficiently land, set-up operations, fly, pack and transport themselves at a moment’s notice.
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    USAF, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members conduct security training, strengthen Misawa interoperability

    The U.S. Air Force and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force participated in a Guard and Protect exercise to integrate different security forces skills at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23 and June 12.
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University grand re-opening attendees cut a ribbon to welcome the new university at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2019. A temporary ERAU opened at MAB in 2017 measuring the interest of Team Misawa members. The Misawa education office opened a permanent school house after receiving an exceptional community response to the program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)

    Embry-Riddle expands course offerings

    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University opened a permanent location at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, expanding their course offerings to the installation. For more information contact Candance Clements, the Misawa Air Base Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univesity assistant campus director, at DSN: 226-2723 or via email, candance.clements@erau.edu
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