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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Blue Impulse assigned to the 4th Air Wing, 11th Squadron from Matsushima Air Base, Japan perform a rainfall maneuver during the Pacific Partners Air Festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2017. The rainfall consists of five Kawasaki T-4 planes that descend vertically and bloom in their own respective directions. This is an acrobatic flight that shows smoke trails spreading out in five different directions. T-4 is a middle class training aircraft used as an auxiliary aircraft in basic operational training and combat air wings in the JASDF. Share

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea

U.S. Air Force maintainers inspect and repair an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in the Phase Hangar at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea on Aug. 28, 2017. The maintainers working in the Phase Hangar strengthen Osan’s fleet everyday by meticulously inspecting both the A-10 and F-16 Fighting Falcons aircraft, performing preventative maintenance, which ensures mission safety, capabilities and lethality. Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force first responders tend to simulated injured personnel after a mock aircraft crash at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. The exercise channeled bilateral emergency response procedures among the USAF and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, potentially occurring during the upcoming air show on Sept. 10. Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Marine Corps joint terminal attack controllers communicate with a MV-22 Osprey during takeoff in Hokkaido, Japan, for a media day event during exercise Northern Viper 17Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for U.S. Marine personnel and aircraft, exercising Team Misawa’s ability to thrive with an influx of other service members. Various agencies, including the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight, 35th Force Support Squadron, 35th Medical Group, 35th Fighter Wing public affairs office and many more, offered equipment, resources and personnel to assist in sustaining NV17 training operations and objectives. Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, a 35th Operations Support Squaron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialist, lights a flare during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Japan held Cope Angel 17 for the first time on mainland Japan in order to strengthen interoperability between the Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron and the 35th Fighter Wing. Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (Aug. 9, 2017) - U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, a 35th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew transport a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base. Once sending his location, rescue crews retrieved and transported the simulated injured pilot by a UH-60J Black Hawk back to Misawa AB. The purpose of this exercise showcased the bilateral alliance between the U.S. and Japan during possible rescue and triage operations. Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 airframe aerial observer, and William Payne, a VMM-262 avionics technician, watch a MV-22 Osprey takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. More than 3,500 Japan and U.S. military service members will participate in exercise Northern Viper 17, a bilateral and joint exercise showcasing the defense capabilities of Japan and U.S. alliance. The VMM-262 squadron is from in Okinawa, Japan. Share

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea

In this file photos, three F-16s from the 8th Fighter Wing conduct a training mission over the South Korean peninsula. Many pilots attached to the 8th FW will participate in the verification process at Kunsan Air Base to ensure they are as well prepared as possible for combat and the ability to lead their wingmen into combat. Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

Japanese contractors conduct routine maintenance on the airfield at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2017. The runway become fully operational June 26, more than a week ahead of schedule. This gave the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons along with 35th Maintenance Group personnel the opportunity to relocate and train with other Pacific Air Forces squadrons and integrate the 35th Fighter Wing mission in various locations. Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ross King, right, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron project management officer in charge, speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Ken’ichiro Oda, left, 3rd Air Wing civil engineer OIC, during a bilateral exchange event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2017. Having bilateral exchanges provides opportunities for Airmen to develop work and personal relationship with the host nation. Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineer Airman watches a live-fire demonstration during a bilateral exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2017. Building friendships and enhancing mutual understanding were also a contributing factor in this Pacific unity event. After long days of training, U.S. and Japan CE Airmen removed their uniforms and hosted informal dinners to promote international partnerships. Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Air Force Maj. Margaret Dodd, a 18th Medical Operations Squadron neonatal intensive care unit nurse from Kadena Air Base, Japan, assists in lifting Oliver McKeown, son of Capt. Connor McKeown, during an aeromedical evacuation in Aomori, Japan, June 15, 2017. The coordination process also had to filter through the Aomori Airport Management Office, Theater Patient Movement Requirements Center, which builds the evacuation mission, source the aircraft and assign the aircrew and medical team. Share

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