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Vehicle Maintenance

Refueling trucks sit parked, Dec. 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The refueling maintenance shop is an outlying vehicle maintenance shop of the 18th Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron at Kadena AB that specializes in maintaining and repairing refuel trucks.

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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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31st MEU conducts training at range W-174

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Knighthawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 provides air support alongside Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, at range W-174, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 19, 2017. BLT 1/1 is the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. During the training BLT 1/1 worked alongside various aircraft to conduct close air support training. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations.

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VMM-262 departs MCAS Iwakuni

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, stationed out of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, prepare MV-22B Osprey aircraft to depart MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 21, 2017. VMM-262 supported exercise Forest Light as the aviation combat element.

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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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31st MEU Marines remember Iwo Jima battle

Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force climb the steep slope of the landing beaches during a trip to Iwo Jima, Japan, Dec. 19, 2017. Marines from across III MEF, the 31st MEU and Marine Corps Installations Pacific, flew some 850 miles east, from Okinawa, Japan, to visit the historic island, now called Iwo To, to tour the battle site and honor the men who fought there in February 1945.

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MACS-4 gets magical at exercise Voodoo Magic [Image 11 out of 12]

U.S. Marine Cpl. Daniel McGinness, an air traffic controller, aligns panels, which notify an aircraft where to land, on Iejima Island, Okinawa, Japan, December 15, 2017. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, traveled to Iejima Island to be formally evaluated on their Marine Corps Air Traffic Control Mobile Team Mission Essential Tasks as part of the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation for exercise Voodoo Magic from December 4-15, 2017. This is the first time MACS-4 has conducted this evaluation. McGinness, a native of Orlando, is assigned to MACS-4, MACG-18, 1st MAW.

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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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It's a hard bark life

KitKat, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, waits for his toy to be thrown by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Maestas, 18th SFS military working dog handler, during obedience training Dec. 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Military working dogs have a packed day, involving building patrols, vehicle searches, aggression and obedience training, as well as other training scenarios to make sure they are fully prepared for anything in the field.

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It's a hard bark life

KitKat, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, is brushed by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Maestas, 18th SFS military working dog handler, during grooming Dec. 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The relationship between handler and dog is strengthened through countless hours of training and time spent together completing their mission.

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35th FW, Misawa City leaders cultivate safer community

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron points out equipment components to a Koku Jietai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) engineer during a rapid airfield damage repair demonstration, Dec. 12, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Koku Jietai engineers and USAF Airmen spent the day sharing practices, training and tools to strengthen interoperability and bilateral relations between the two forces.

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374 CES Promoting Interoperability

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron points out equipment components to a Koku Jietai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) engineer during a rapid airfield damage repair demonstration, Dec. 12, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Koku Jietai engineers and USAF Airmen spent the day sharing practices, training and tools to strengthen interoperability and bilateral relations between the two forces.

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Misawa Airmen bring holiday cheer to Hirosaki orphanage

Team Misawa volunteers bring in gifts and games to the Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En Orphanage at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 9, 2017. The 35th Operations Group coordinates annually with the orphanage to provide food, games, presents and holiday cheer to the children.

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Yama Sakura 73 kicks off in Sendai, Japan

Army Lt. Gen. Gary J. Volesky, commander, Army I Corps, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and Lt. Gen. Tetsuro Yamanoue, commanding general, Northeastern Army, give victory shouts to close out the opening ceremony for Yama Sakura 73. Yama Sakura is an annual bilateral command post exercise involving the U.S. Military and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).The purpose of the exercise is to enhance U.S. and Japanese combat readiness and interoperability while strengthening bilateral relationships and demonstrating U.S. resolve to support the security interests of allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. During the exercise, U.S. military members and JGSDF members exchange ideas, tactics, techniques, military experiences, and culture.

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Suicide Prevention | Eliminating the Stigma

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Vigilant Ace-18

A F-22 Raptor touches down at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec.02, 2017. The Raptor is assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 3rd Wing, 90th Fighter Squadron and is participating in the routine Vigilant Ace exercise.

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Tucson visits Yokosuka during Indo-Asia-Pacific patrol

The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) arrives at Fleet Activities 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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US Ambassador to Japan makes first visit to MCAS Iwakuni

Ambassador William Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan, waves to local Japanese and American visitors at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Ambassador Hagerty toured Kizuna Stadium during his first official Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni visit since arriving in Japan earlier this year.

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USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

An MV-22 Osprey of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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