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Team Misawa supports Wisconsin guardsmen, executes mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Chojnacki, left, and Tech. Sgt. Laura Valentstein, both 176th Fighter Squadron F-110 jet engine mechanics, based out of Madison, Wisconsin, perform a final engine inspection at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. The guardsmen deployed to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, under the U.S. Air Force’s Theater Security Package, but traveled to Misawa AB to fix engines used by their unit, which is currently deployed to Kunsan AB, as well as engines belonging to Misawa, Osan and Kunsan Air Bases.

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Misawa Airmen 'scrape' together new idea

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Nyugen, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, grabs a paint scraper created by the 35th MXS at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2017. The new innovation takes away from having to constantly replace and order parts while being more cost effective. A whole sheet of plastic can be created for about 100 dollars and lasts 10 times longer, saving the base $54,000 each year.

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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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Checking the seal

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Wyant 35th Fighter Wing information security systems officer, connects an oxygen mask to a combined aircrew system tester during the initial preparation for an F-16 Fighting Falcon familiarization flight at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2017. A CAST tests an oxygen mask seal once fitted to an individual’s face. Aircrew flight equipment technicians care for all equipment pilots carry, as well as the equipment installed inside an aircraft. The day-to-day equipment pilots need, such as a helmet and harness receives inspections every day, while most of the equipment installed inside the jet can be inspected monthly or annually.

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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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PAR sweep go

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Rayner, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels control technician, uses an Airman’s manual to verify post-attack reconnaissance sweep procedures during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. BS 17-07 assessed Team Misawa’s readiness capabilities by requiring personnel to execute tasks under high-tempo operations.

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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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Beverly Sunrise 17-07 exercise on the move

U.S. Air Force 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron augmentees, push an aircraft part into a storage area during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2017. Within their inbound section, the 35th LRS traffic management office receives all cargo from other bases to meet the 35th Fighter Wing’s stock requirements, while the outbound section ships military cargo worldwide to fulfill the Air Forces’ needs.

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Medical technicians act as enlisted physician extenders

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rainier Cobarubia, left, a 35th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health services technician, takes an intraocular pressure test, while Tech. Sgt. Eugene Tabita, right, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron independent duty medical technician, inspects his eyes at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2017. Checking for intraocular eye pressure allows flight medical technicians to check for glaucoma in a patient’s eye.

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Rainfall maneuver

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.

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Defenses standing-by

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Yamamoto, left, and Leading Airman Ikumi Aomatsu, right, both Shariki Sub Base Patriot missile operators, standby during a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. The PAC-3 guided air-and-missile defense system provides a highly reactive hit-to-kill capability in both range and altitude while operating in all environments. The planning of this evolution improves bilateral staff coordination between JASDF and U.S. forces across Japan, strengthening the mutual defense of the country.

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Rain, sleet or snow, Misawa's bilateral weather flight will know

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Trisha Briggs, left, a 35th Operations Squadron weather forecaster, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman 1st Class Yukari Okita, right, a 3rd Air Wing weather forecaster, view observations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2017. Observations are forecasts that check the weather into the near future.

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Bilateral emergency exercise

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.

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Team Misawa leans on Japan Air Self-Defense Force to provide eyes through the skies

Japan Air Self-Defense Force member Taira Nakatsu, an air traffic controller with the ATC squdron, looks through binoculars as an aircraft approached Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2017. The tower is responsible for all operations of flight and ground movement, ensuring safety at all times.

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Heavy Haulers, Helicopter Support Team flex their muscles during Northern Viper

Pfc. Tyler J. Nye (left) and Cpl. Tyler D. Reed (right), both landing support specialist, prepare to attach a container to a CH-53E Super Stallion during external lift training at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. This combined-joint exercise is held to enhance regional cooperation between participating nations to collectively deter security threats. Nye, a Lincoln, Nebraska native and Reed, a Waukesha, Wisconsin native, are assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistic Group.

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Bilateral airfield lighting duo guides pilots home

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David McLemore, right, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, removes part of a sign while Japanese National Sawagami Kenichi, left, a 35th CES airfield light team member, holds the top-housing at Misawa Air Base, Aug. 23, 2017. McLemore and Kenichi repaired two burnt out lightbulbs as part of a broken lighting list given to the lighting team by airfield management. Airfield management conducts a nightly inspection, writing discrepancies down and repairing problems as well as scouring the runway for any other lighting issues.

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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez

A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 hovers above Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 21, 2017, during external lift training in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. This combined-joint exercise is held to enhance regional cooperation between participating nations to collectively deter security threats. The aircraft is assigned to HMH-462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, currently forward deployed under the Unit Deployment Program with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st MAW, based out of Okinawa, Japan.

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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sets an integrated servo actuator during the Misawa Ready Technician program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. Crew chiefs diagnose and repair, coordinate and supervise their assigned aircraft as they generate sorties and prepare for mission execution.

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Osprey is approved for takeoff

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.

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