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More than allies: Immigrant Airman forges intercultural friendships

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura, left, a 35th Fighter Wing inspector general vertical inspections planner, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Warrant Officers Junji Miura, center, the 3rd Air Wing command chief, and Tsuyoshi Endo, right, the former 6th Air Defense Missile Group chief and Senior Noncommissioned Officer Association president, discuss plans to celebrate Endo's retirement next month with a small family gathering during a "tea time" meeting in the 3rd AW's headquarters at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2018. Ventura's deep understanding of his host nation's language and culture cemented him relationships with two life-long friends who now consider him, "like family."

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SIA 2018 strengthened bonds, increased relationships

Aircraft sit during the Singapore International Airshow 2018, Feb. 10, 2018. Approximately 100,000 attended the airshow spectating various aircraft and aerial demonstrations by various countries.

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Team Misawa strengthens alliances at 2018 Singapore International Airshow

Two Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16s and an F-15 deploy smoke tanks during an aerial performance at Changi Exhibition Center, Singapore, Feb. 4, 2018. The airshow is a biennial international event focused on strengthening the partnership between the U.S. and Singapore as well as among the international community. A multitude of countries highlighted their latest aircraft for attendees to watch perform, and included tours of various static displays.

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Charlie Bolles, left, Steven Pedrick, center, and Zachary Latoski, Pacific Air Forces' F-16 Demonstration Team members, initiate a pre-flight check prior to take off at Paya Lebar Air Base, Feb. 3, 2018. To ensure the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s safe performance, the demo team executes pre-flight and post-flight inspections, checking for any mechanical errors. The demo team traveled to countries in the Indo-Pacific region, displaying the swift agility of the F-16 at 13 airshows in 2017.

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F-35A sits on Misawa AB flightline

The first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A sits on the flightline while an F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during the F-35A’s arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2018. In the upcoming Japanese fiscal year, nine more aircraft will join this one to incept the first fifth-generation fighter squadron as part of the JASDF’s 3rd Air Wing.

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Sister services exchange Growler, Viper familiarization flights

(From left) U.S. Navy Lt Cdr. Erik Halvorson, an Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 EA-18 Growler pilot, and U.S. Air Force Capt. James Broncheau, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, disembark a Growler after a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2018. The familiarization flight gave the opportunity for each pilot to experience the capabilities and responsibilities of each aircraft, while enhancing the understanding of each jet’s role in different missions.

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Night flying enhances aircraft maintenance unit's readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyler Record, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon panel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2017. Ever couple of months Airmen who typucally work day shift, switch to nights in order to gain the neccessary experience for optimal combat readiness.

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A pilots gear

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rosendo Garcia, right, a 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, shows U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, the U.S. Pacific Command senior enlisted leader, left, a cold weather uniform pilots wear during winter training as part of his two-day visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 21, 2017. Spadaro visited various units across Misawa, including the 35th Security Forces Squadron, 35th Maintenance Group, and the 35th Medical Group, seeing first hand Misawa’s mission capabilities.

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Coalition in the classroom: JASDF Student Graduates NCOA

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Masaaki Hayakawa, 701st Squadron, Special Airlift Group, prepares to graduate alongside his class Dec. 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Air Force hosts joint classes sometimes containing service members from different countries to promote bilateral ties and education

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Stronger together

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, the U.S. Pacific Command senior enlisted leader, coins Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chief Warrant Officer Hirotakn Sasaki, command chief of Northern Aircraft Control and Warning Wing, during a two-day visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 20, 2017. Spadaro’s visit served as an opportunity to meet with JASDF 3rd Air Wing leadership and engage with the Koku-Jiei-Tai junior enlisted, reaffirming the alliance between the two countries.

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Low crawl struggle

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dennis Kim, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Drake low crawl through an obstacle during the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2017. The MWD handlers wore individual protective equipment, a M4 carbine, and a ruck sack with water and veterinarian medical supplies weighing around 55 pounds throughout the competition.

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Panthers, Samurais relocate for VIGILANT ACE 18

An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 13th Fighter Squadron taxis to a hardened aircraft shelter prior to the start of VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. VIGILANT ACE 18 is an annual flying exercise encompassing more than 12,000 personnel on the Korean Peninsula and will be executed Dec. 4 through 8. More than 280 Airmen and 18 F-16s from the 35th Fighter Wing are currently participating in the exercise, further developing readiness and interoperability within the Indo-Asia- Pacific region.

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Old jet breaks new barriers

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, throws up the 14th and 13th Fighter Squadrons' signs, respectively, before a flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2017. During the subsequent flight, Jobe's F-16 Fighting Falcon earned the distinction of being the first U.S. Air Force F-16 to surpass 9,500 flight hours. Currently, this aircraft is slated to remain in service until it exceeds 12,000 flying hours.

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Never stop improving; Team Kadena conducts CPI Course

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Wize, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fuel and fire systems maintainer, briefs his team and commander about how the 18th CES can save money by working with the Defense Logistics Agency during a continuous process improvement course Nov. 15, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The CPI, often referred to as the Green Belt Course, is a program that instills knowledge, techniques and skills that help Airmen problem solve systems and processes in the workplace.

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Alaskan Jets Fly South for the Winter

U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 18th Aggressor (AGRS) Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska, sit on the Nellis AFB, Nev., flightline Nov. 3, 2017. The 18th AGRS are currently TDY to Nellis in support of the USAF Weapons School’s F-16 Weapons Instructor Course.

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U.S. Air Force bombers integrate with RAAF in Exercise Black Dagger

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), S.D., refuels over the South Pacific Oct. 2, 2017. The Lancer conducted a bilateral training mission with Royal Australian Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers as part of Exercise Black Dagger, a training exercise designed to foster increased interoperability between Australia and the U.S.

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CP leads the way

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s fly in formation during an aviation training relocation over Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2017. Throughout the duration of the exercise, both teams of pilots conducted 27 sorties focusing on specialized training consisting of bilateral basic fighting maneuvers, air combat maneuvers, defensive counter air and suppression of enemy air defense.

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RAT ensures bilateral training relocation kicks-off without delay

Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 25, 2017. The Tsuiki Air Base aviation training relocation focuses on training in different geographical locations and cultural environments, while strengthening U.S. and Japan interoperability and combat readiness. This is the first ATR located at Tsuiki AB since 2010.

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Vipers, Growlers integrate, enhance joint SEAD readiness

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, taxi and take off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2017. In addition to the 12 F-16s, U.S. Navy EA-18Gs pilots, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, flew with the 13 and 14th Fighter Squadron, to enhance readiness and understanding of how the two airframes operate hand-in-hand during real-world missions. The VAQ-134 is currently deployed to Misawa AB from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, as part of a six-month Theater Security Package, which is designed to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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Armament Airmen locked, loaded during Beverly Sunrise 17-07

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Squadron weapons flight carry an AGM-84 D Harpoon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2017. The missile is designed to provide day, night, and adverse weather precision strikes against targets.

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