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U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, poses for a photo at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. One of the significant landmarks of Sabishiro Beach is... More

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Carter, a 35th

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Carter, a 35th

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Carter, a 35th Maintenance Group weapons lead crew member, talks with a group of delegates from Wenatchee Valley, Washington, during their base familiarization tour at Misawa... More

More than 70,000 people attended this year's event, the 16th annual American Day celebration at Misawa City outside Misawa Air Base (AB). The event provides opportunities for Japanese people to try real American-style cuisine and learn more about the American culture

More than 70,000 people attended this year's event, the 16th annual Am...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LEARNING ABOUT AMERICA Base: Misawa City State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Andrew Rodier, USAF ... More

US Navy (USN) members of the Navy and Air Force Honor Guard stand in parade rest as they standby to post the colors at the 16th Annual American Day celebration at Misawa City's Civic Center

US Navy (USN) members of the Navy and Air Force Honor Guard stand in p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Jessica De Pierri, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

U.S. Air Force GEN. Paul Hester (left), Commander, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), shakes hands with LT. GEN. Osamu Arano (right), Commander, Northern Air Self Defense Force, Japanese Air Defense Force, at the Komaki Grand Hotel in Misawa City, Japan, during a familiarization tour of PACAF bases, on Oct. 24, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Mary Weaver) (RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force GEN. Paul Hester (left), Commander, Pacific Air Forces ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa City Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Mary Weaver, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

U.S. Air Force then-Senior Airman Douglas Smits, the

U.S. Air Force then-Senior Airman Douglas Smits, the

U.S. Air Force then-Senior Airman Douglas Smits, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal operations section chief, pauses for a photo outside in Kandahar, Afghanistan, 2007. Smits suffered ... More

Lt. Byron Johnson carries a Mikoshi, a portable shrine, at the Misawa Summer Festival.

Lt. Byron Johnson carries a Mikoshi, a portable shrine, at the Misawa ...

MISAWA, Japan (Aug. 21, 2010) Lt. Byron Johnson, a chaplain at Naval Air Facility Misawa, carries a Mikoshi, a portable shrine, at the Misawa Summer Festival. The annual festival, hosted by Misawa City, feature... More

Masayoshi Sawaguchi, director of the Department of Policy and Finance for Misawa City, guides Sailors assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa to an area at the Misawa Fishing Port in need of clean-up.

Masayoshi Sawaguchi, director of the Department of Policy and Finance ...

MISAWA, Japan (Mar. 14, 2011) Masayoshi Sawaguchi, director of the Department of Policy and Finance for Misawa City, guides Sailors assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa to an area at the Misawa Fishing Port in... More

Masayoshi Sawaguchi, director of the Department of Policy and Finance for Misawa City, speaks with Sailors assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa during a cleanup effort at the Misawa Fishing Port.

Masayoshi Sawaguchi, director of the Department of Policy and Finance ...

MISAWA, Japan (Mar. 14, 2011) Masayoshi Sawaguchi, director of the Department of Policy and Finance for Misawa City, speaks with Sailors assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa during a cleanup effort at the Misa... More

Japanese nationals purify their hands with a hishaku

Japanese nationals purify their hands with a hishaku

Japanese nationals purify their hands with a hishaku at Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The 35th Fighter Wing's chapel team orchestrated a free resiliency trip to active-duty service member... More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Beasley, an explosive

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Beasley, an explosive

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Beasley, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, explains how EOD makes use of the M1167 Humvee at home and downrange during a community... More

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Darla Laubacher, a 35th

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Darla Laubacher, a 35th

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Darla Laubacher, a 35th Maintenance Squadron fuels system technician, picks up a piece of trash at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. Airmen from Misawa Air Base covered more than h... More

Chief Master-at-Arms 1st Class Tom Yokoi, attached to Naval Air Facility Misawa's Security Department, practices English with Japanese children during a visit to a Misawa city after school program.

Chief Master-at-Arms 1st Class Tom Yokoi, attached to Naval Air Facili...

MISAWA, Japan (Jun. 12, 2017) Chief Master-at-Arms 1st Class Tom Yokoi, attached to Naval Air Facility Misawa's Security Department, practices English with Japanese children during a visit to a Misawa city afte... More

Sailors assigned to Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa carry state flags in a parade during the 29th Annual American Day Festival in Misawa City, Japan.

Sailors assigned to Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa carry state flags ...

MISAWA CITY, Japan (Oct. 08, 2017) Sailors assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa carry state flags in a parade during the 29th Annual American Day Festival in Misawa City, Japan. Approximately 80,000 Japanese a... More

Nobuhiro Izumida, left, the Misawa City Police Station

Nobuhiro Izumida, left, the Misawa City Police Station

Nobuhiro Izumida, left, the Misawa City Police Station Chief shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Maj. Patrick C. Gordon, right, the 35th Security Forces Squadron commander, after installing the first bilingual sto... More

Flight safety - A man in a military uniform standing in front of a tree

Flight safety - A man in a military uniform standing in front of a tre...

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Keith Wright, the 35th Fighter Wing flight safety NCO, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2018. This year marks 75 years of safety identifying flight risks, evaluati... More

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, left, the

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, left, the

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with Kazumasa Taneichi, right, the Misawa City Mayor, during a meeting at the Misawa City 60th anniversary celebration cer... More

A Misawa City Fire Department emblem adorns on a

A Misawa City Fire Department emblem adorns on a

A Misawa City Fire Department emblem adorns on 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 fi... More

June 2019 Misawa Community Events

June 2019 Misawa Community Events

Misawa City local events for the month of June, 2019.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gage Putman, a 14th Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gage Putman, a 14th Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gage Putman, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, holds up the 14th Fighter Squadron call sign, “wood,” while posing for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10... More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th Security Forces Squadron echo-flight chief, checks the tire pressure on his sports bike at Aomori Speed Park in Aomori City, Japan, May 28, 2019. The track all... More

A fukinagashi streamer hangs on a bamboo post during

A fukinagashi streamer hangs on a bamboo post during

A fukinagashi streamer hangs on a bamboo post during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. Japan’s Tanabata “Star Festival” originated from an ancient Chinese legend about two lovers: Prin... More

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. Daniels went to his fifth session in August to finish... More

Break it down

Break it down

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Brown, a 35th Security Forces Squadron police service administrator, breakdances by the beach at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. Brown uses dance as a stress reliev... More

Let go, be fluid - A man standing on a beach with his arms in the air

Let go, be fluid - A man standing on a beach with his arms in the air

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenny Brown, a 35th Security Forces Squadron police service administrator, pauses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. Brown started dancing 10 years ago in hig... More

Hailey Smits, the 35th Fighter Wing Pantry coordinator,

Hailey Smits, the 35th Fighter Wing Pantry coordinator,

Hailey Smits, the 35th Fighter Wing Pantry coordinator, pauses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2019. Active duty members and their families can pick up 10 non-perishable, shelf-stable and non-ex... More

Airman 1st Class Jessica Carino, a 35th Security Forces

Airman 1st Class Jessica Carino, a 35th Security Forces

Airman 1st Class Jessica Carino, a 35th Security Forces Squadron armorer, ensures the M4 carbine assault rifle is clear and safe at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2019. Carino earned the Elizabeth N. Jacobson... More

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, sits in a truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2020. Weapons loaders work around the clock, rotating shifts 24 ho... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel House, left, the 35th Operations

U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel House, left, the 35th Operations

U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel House, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations, talks to Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, right, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, a... More

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, hangs his head outside of a tower at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. Sabishiro Beach has commonly been asso... More

A Japanese boatman pushes visitors on a transportation

A Japanese boatman pushes visitors on a transportation

A Japanese boatman pushes visitors on a transportation boat at Geibikei Gorge in Inchinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The boats transport goods across waterways and can hold up to approximately 40 people. The 35... More

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Waller,

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Waller,

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Waller, an explosive ordnance disposal apprentice with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, talks about the benefits associated with the unit’s bomb suit and robot with ... More

Team Misawa personnel hold their trash collection after

Team Misawa personnel hold their trash collection after

Team Misawa personnel hold their trash collection after a cleanup in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. The group of volunteers picked up approximately 100 pounds of trash, collecting everything from small plas... More

The grandmother of a high school student takes her

The grandmother of a high school student takes her

The grandmother of a high school student takes her granddaughter’s photo as Col. Paul Kirmis, the 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, explains what it’s like flying in an F-16 Fighting Falcon in the Indo-Asia-Pac... More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Douglas Smits, the 35th

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Douglas Smits, the 35th

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Douglas Smits, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal operations section chief, pauses for a photo with his family on the Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, June 10, 2018. Smi... More

A Paralympics judge measures a hacky sack ball during

A Paralympics judge measures a hacky sack ball during

A Paralympics judge measures a hacky sack ball during a game of boccia held at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2018. Throughout the day, attendees played goal ball and bocc... More

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yuki Lubbers, a 35th

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yuki Lubbers, a 35th

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yuki Lubbers, 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... More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th Security Forces Squadron echo-flight chief, causes sparks to fly while closely turning a corner at Aomori Speed Park in Aomori City, Japan, May 28, 2019. Yurco... More

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, climbs into the 29-year-old Block-50 F-16 Fighting Falcon affectionately known as “BOB” at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. BOB, air... More

A paper strip, called, “tanzaku,” hangs on a tree during

A paper strip, called, “tanzaku,” hangs on a tree during

A paper strip, called, “tanzaku,” hangs on a tree during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. Attendees can write their wishes on the colored pieces of paper. The color red represents gra... More

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reveals his tattoos at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. For Daniels, his tattoos are a reminder of where he... More

A pyramid of canned goods sits on a cabinet at the

A pyramid of canned goods sits on a cabinet at the

A pyramid of canned goods sits on a cabinet at the Misawa Pantry at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2019. The food pantry offers canned goods to members of all rank, giving active duty members and their familie... More

Master Sgt. Andrew Contreras, a 35th Security Forces

Master Sgt. Andrew Contreras, a 35th Security Forces

Master Sgt. Andrew Contreras, a 35th Security Forces Squadron chief of standardization and evaluations, pauses for a photo in front of the squadron’s insignia at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 17, 2019. Contreras... More

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, safety wires an aft bolt at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2020. Weapons loaders perform three essential jobs: loadi... More

A view from the tower at Draughon Range near Misawa

A view from the tower at Draughon Range near Misawa

A view from the tower at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. Draughon Range is the premier training site in Japan, used to enhance the lethality of U.S. aircraft to include the F-16 Fighti... More

U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott Pippin, a 13th Fighter Squadron

U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott Pippin, a 13th Fighter Squadron

U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott Pippin, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, explains the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission and their heritage as “Wild Weasels” while talking with Wenatchee Valley delegates... More

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, looks out across the ocean at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. The drive from Misawa Air Base to Sabishiro B... More

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Ronald Diaz-Cataldo, the 35th

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Ronald Diaz-Cataldo, the 35th

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Ronald Diaz-Cataldo, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron officer in charge of operations, and his daughter Lelanni, view Geibikei Gorge's rock formations during a 35th Fighter Wing chapel re... More

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Waller,

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Waller,

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Waller, an explosive ordnance disposal apprentice with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, shows a Japanese man how to operate the unit’s bomb disposal robot during a c... More

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Darla Laubacher, left,

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Darla Laubacher, left,

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Darla Laubacher, left, a 35th Maintenance Squadron fuels system technician, and Staff Sgt. Talia Alicea, a 35th MXS nondestructive inspection technician, scan the Lake Ogawara camp ... More

Misawa Air Base attendees receive recognition for supporting

Misawa Air Base attendees receive recognition for supporting

Misawa Air Base attendees receive recognition for supporting Misawa City growth stand during the Misawa City 60th anniversary celebration ceremony held at the Misawa International Center in Misawa City, Japan, ... More

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Dammeier, left, the 35th

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Dammeier, left, the 35th

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... More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th Security Forces Squadron echo-flight chief, rides a superbike at Aomori Speed Park in Aomori City, Japan, May 28, 2019. Yurco has more than 20 years of experie... More

U.S. Air Force Airman Angel Guel, right, a 14th Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Airman Angel Guel, right, a 14th Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Airman Angel Guel, right, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, helps secure Col. Kristopher Struve, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, by helping strap him into the cockpit of an F-16... More

Tsukuda Kazuhito, a food vendor cook, prepares yakisoba

Tsukuda Kazuhito, a food vendor cook, prepares yakisoba

Tsukuda Kazuhito, a food vendor cook, prepares yakisoba noodles during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. The festival offered traditional Japanese food items such as octopus balls call... More

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. In Japanese culture, the cherry blossom represents th... More

A line of canned goods sits on a shelf at the 35th

A line of canned goods sits on a shelf at the 35th

A line of canned goods sits on a shelf at the 35th Fighter Wing Pantry at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2019. The food pantry aids in community cohesion, while also providing convenient goods needed for base ... More

The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance

The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance

The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team pauses for a photo in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, November 10, 2019. "Initial success or total failure" is the EOD motto. EOD technicians train to... More

Airman 1st Class Holly Villalta, a 35th Security Forces

Airman 1st Class Holly Villalta, a 35th Security Forces

Airman 1st Class Holly Villalta, a 35th Security Forces Squadron base defense operations center controller, pauses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2019. Villalta won the Outstanding Security For... More

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, directs his ‘three man’ during the placement of the jammer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2020. The three-man tea... More

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, left, the

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, left, the

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, showcases Draughon Range to Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, right, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, at Draughon ... More

High school students visiting Misawa City with a delegation

High school students visiting Misawa City with a delegation

High school students visiting Misawa City with a delegation from Wenatchee Valley, Washington, attempt to lift an F-16 Fighting Falcon’s missile during their tour of Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. The s... More

Japanese undama, sit in a wooden crate at Geibikei

Japanese undama, sit in a wooden crate at Geibikei

Japanese undama, sit in a wooden crate at Geibikei Gorge in Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The 35th Fighter Wing allotted all U.S. service members and their dependents an opportunity to relax and enjoy some... More

Senior Airmen Michael Hodges and Abshir Hagimohamed,

Senior Airmen Michael Hodges and Abshir Hagimohamed,

Senior Airmen Michael Hodges and Abshir Hagimohamed, 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics intermediate shop, test frequencies of a line-replacable unit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2014. In the intermediat... More

Various examples of improvised and conventional explosive

Various examples of improvised and conventional explosive

Various examples of improvised and conventional explosive devices litter a table behind a group of Japanese nationals who toured the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron’s explosive ordnance disposal flight at Misawa A... More

Team Misawa personnel look for trash in Lake Ogawara’s

Team Misawa personnel look for trash in Lake Ogawara’s

Team Misawa personnel look for trash in Lake Ogawara’s camping site, at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. The team of four collected approximately 100 pounds of garbage along the lake’s bank. Misawa Air Base r... More

Misawa City volunteer firefighters line up during the

Misawa City volunteer firefighters line up during the

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... More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th Security Forces Squadron echo-flight chief, laughs with a fellow rider at Aomori Speed Park in Aomori City, Japan, May 28, 2019. Yurco teaches a motorcycle fun... More

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, holds up the 14th Fighter Squadron call sign, “wood,” before a takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. This aircraft is the firs... More

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, sits on a log at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. Clay hails from Tupelo, Mississippi; his favorite hobbies ... More

An action figure, ‘Mokko Fighter,’ stands on a table

An action figure, ‘Mokko Fighter,’ stands on a table

An action figure, ‘Mokko Fighter,’ stands on a table during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. The user controlled the wooden figure’s arms and legs to simulate a dancing or fighting pe... More

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. The smoke on his forearm represents a period in his l... More

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, screws a bolt to the pylon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2020. Weapons loaders work in teams of three in order t... More

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, looks into a M2A2 aiming scope at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. The M2A2 aiming scope is the back-u... More

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Hammans, a 35th Fighter

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Hammans, a 35th Fighter

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Hammans, a 35th Fighter Wing chaplain, and his children, look at a water stream during a 35th Fighter Wing chapel resiliency trip, at Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The chapel to... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman holds up a bottle in Misawa

A U.S. Air Force Airman holds up a bottle in Misawa

A U.S. Air Force Airman holds up a bottle in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 28, 2017. Team Misawa partnered together to clean Lake Ogawara’s camp site and gathered approximately 100 pounds of garbage. Misawa AB regul... More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Tillman, a 35th Operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Tillman, a 35th Operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Tillman, a 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, explains how his section sustains a pilot’s life during flying operations as part of the Wenatch... More

Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony attendants

Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony attendants

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 could spectate ... More

U.S. Air Force Airman Angel Guel, a 14th Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Airman Angel Guel, a 14th Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Airman Angel Guel, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, conducts a pre-flight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. Misawa’s crew chiefs are responsib... More

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, holds a shell at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. Clay often goes to the beach to reminisce, relax and think... More

Shumi Kaufman, left, a 35th Force Support Squadron

Shumi Kaufman, left, a 35th Force Support Squadron

Shumi Kaufman, left, a 35th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center intercultural coordinator, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tony Rodeback, an Armed Forces Network – Misawa producer, introduce... More

The view inside a M2A2 aiming scope at Draughon Range

The view inside a M2A2 aiming scope at Draughon Range

The view inside a M2A2 aiming scope at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. The image depicts the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s impact point when dropping inert munitions. This premier range allow... More

U.S. service members and their dependents depart from

U.S. service members and their dependents depart from

U.S. service members and their dependents depart from a Japanese transportation boat during a 35th Fighter Wing chapel resiliency trip at Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. During the trip, Capt. Joshua Hammans... More

The Northern Air Band performs during the Misawa City

The Northern Air Band performs during the Misawa City

The Northern Air Band performs during the Misawa City 60th anniversary celebration ceremony held at the Misawa International Center in Misawa City, Japan, Sept. 1, 2018. The band performs at community engaging ... More

Misawa City Brass Band musicians perform a song during

Misawa City Brass Band musicians perform a song during

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 tea... More

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, taxis down the runway in an F-16 Fighting Falcon, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. BOB, or tail number 808, a Block-50 F-16 Fight... More

A group of U.S. service members pose in traditional

A group of U.S. service members pose in traditional

A group of U.S. service members pose in traditional Japanese kimonos during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. This wide sleeve loose robe is typically worn as a formal garment for spec... More

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr.,

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr.,

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr., left, the U.S. Forces Japan senior enlisted leader, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, right, the Fifth Air Force command chief, observe the range fro... More

A Japanese family watches peaceful waters at Geibikei

A Japanese family watches peaceful waters at Geibikei

A Japanese family watches peaceful waters at Geibikei Gorge, Ichinoseki, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The 35th Fighter Wing chapel gave U.S. service members and their dependents an opportunity to visit some of Japan'... More

U.S Air Force Lt. Col. David Dammeier, the 35th Civil

U.S Air Force Lt. Col. David Dammeier, the 35th Civil

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 Yea... More

Attendees walk around during the Tanabata Festival

Attendees walk around during the Tanabata Festival

Attendees walk around during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. Event attendees enjoyed paper mache decorations, live musical performances, basketball games and a variety of food vendor... More

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Dammeier, the 35th Civil

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Dammeier, the 35th Civil

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. Damm... More