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SecAF visits Yokota

Capt. Alicia Premo, 374 Airlift Wing public affairs officer, takes a moment to thank Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson for writing her nomination letter to the Air Force Academy, Jan. 30, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. During her visit to Yokota, Wilson briefed Airmen on her vision for the Air Force and answered questions from around the room.

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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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Dealing out care from land, sea and air

A simulated patient is loaded for transportation during a joint field training exercise, Jan. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The U.S. Army and Navy assisted with transporting and caring for the wounded patients.

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USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departs Sasebo

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departs Sasebo, Japan. Bonhomme Richard is underway conducting a Readiness for Sea assessment ahead of a regularly scheduled patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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Wild Weasel fixes critical equipment, 35th MDG mission carries on

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chuck Frizzel, left, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, and Col. R. Scott. Jobe, right, the 35th FW commander present a Wild Weasel of the Week certificate to Staff Sgt. Jeremy LeBlanc, center, a 35th Medical Support Squadron biomedical equipment technician, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, January 23, 2018. To highlight Airmen going above and beyond, the 35th FW leadership recognizes one outstanding performer in the wing as the “Wild Weasel of the Week.”

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U.S. Marine, U.S. Army artillery units work side by side in Okinawa

Marines from 12th Marine Regiment and Soldiers from 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, listen to an overview of their next task for a fire support exercise at the III Marine Expeditionary Force combined arms staff trainer building on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 19, 2018. Marines and Soldiers rehearsed a simulated fire support scenario called Fire Support Rehearsal Exercise ‘18 to improve branch communication and prepare for future joint-service operations.

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Snow and Ice Control 2019

A C-130J Super Hercules sits on the flightline during a snow storm, Jan. 22, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The base recorded 12.5 inches of snowfall during a 24 hour period

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Cobra Gold 18 | 1st MAW arrives to Thailand in support of CG18

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 ‘Wolfpack’ unload a CH-53E Super Stallion on the runway at U-Tapao International Airport, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 10, 2018. HMH-466 ‘Wolfpack’ arrive to the Kingdom of Thailand to participate in the 37th iteration of Cobra Gold as part of the U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element. The Super Stallion is assigned to HMH-466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, currently forward deployed under the unit deployment program with MAG-36, 1st MAW, based out of Okinawa, Japan. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations.

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Military Working Dogs

Senior Airman Cody Nickell, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Topa, 374 SFS MWD, search a vehicle for explosives and other prohibited substances, Jan. 18, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Nickell and Topa work long hours each day searching vehicles that come onto Yokota.

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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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USS Wasp Arrives in Sasebo to Join Forward Deployed Naval Forces

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) prepares to pull into Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Jan. 14, 2018. Wasp, capable of operating the U.S. Marine Corp's F-35B Join Strike Fighter, will replace USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship in 7th Fleet

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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.

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JASDF bilateral training

Japan Air Self Defense Force officers and their United States Air Force counterparts discuss the outcome of their bilateral exchange Jan. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Both JASDF and USAF members gained valuable knowledge from the bilateral exchange.

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Combat Mobility Flight, Airlift Squadron Complete Drop Training

Bundles fall to the ground after being released from a C-130J Super Hercules during a bundle drop training scenario at the Combined Armed Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Jan. 10, 2018. Eight bundles were dropped as the members from the 36th Airlift Squadron and 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted the containerized delivery system airdrop training.

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Marine awarded for saving local Okinawans from riptide

1st Lt. Aaron Cranford stands with Justin Kinjo and Yusuke Teruya, divers who almost lost their lives at the hands of a rip current, and Maj. John Mahler, former Headquarter and Support Company Commander, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Jan. 8, 2017, at the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Headquarters building on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Cranford was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for risking his life while rescuing three divers and a local Okinawan who were caught in rip current during a recreational dive at Onna Point, Okinawa, Japan on April 23, 2017. Cranford, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, is a supply officer with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division.

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III Marine Expeditionary and 7th Fleet Come Together for Staff Talks in Yokosuka

Leaders from U.S. 7th Fleet and III Marine Expeditionary Force come together for staff talks at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka to grow and strengthen the relationship between the Navy and Marine Corps while forward deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific. Seventh Fleet celebrates its 75th year in 2018. Its area of operation encompasses 36 maritime countries and 50 percent of the world's population with between 50-70 U.S. ships and submarines, 140 aircraft, and approximately 20,000 Sailors in the 7th Fleet.

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Activating the Reserves in 7th Fleet

File Photo of U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Center

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III MEF General Spreads Christmas Cheer to his Marines

Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, hands out Christmas stockings to Marines at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 22, 2017. Nicholson, alongside Santa Claus, wished the Marines happy holidays and provided gifts from volunteer organizations to the III MEF command element to spread Christmas cheer.

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Bremerton Visits Yokosuka for Final Time

The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) is moored at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Dec. 22, 2017. Bremerton is visiting Yokosuka for a port visit. U.S. Navy port visits represent an important opportunity to promote stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster relationships.

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