Personnel from the 35th Medical Group and 35th Operations
Personnel from the 35th Medical Group and 35th Operations Group work with Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew to lift a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Gorr, a 35th Medical
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Gorr, a 35th Medical Support Squadron emergency medical technician, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen transport a simulated injur... More
During Beverly Sunrise 17-07, an annual wing-wide readiness
During Beverly Sunrise 17-07, an annual wing-wide readiness exercise planned months in advance, 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron, line the runway during an elephant walk at Misaw... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, a 35th Operations
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 Ba... More
A U.S. Marine Corps member rests his hands during a
A U.S. Marine Corps member rests his hands during a MV-22 Osprey flight over Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on Hokkaido for a historical No... More
Members with the 35th Security Forces Squadron and
Members with the 35th Security Forces Squadron and 35th Aerospace Medicine Squadron move practice targets from the new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance outdoor firing range at Draughon Range adjacent Misawa... More
A U.S. Marine Corps member takes a moment to rest during
A U.S. Marine Corps member takes a moment to rest during a MV-22 Osprey flight over Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on Hokkaido for a histor... More
Outdoor range, US Air Force Photo
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Bee, the 35th Security Forces Squadron assistant combat arms NCO in charge, shoots an M9 pistol during a hazardous noise test at the new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance outd... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Trimble, a 13th Fighter
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Trimble, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, waits to taxi out of a hardened aircraft shelter during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 4, 20... More
U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, 35th Fighter Wing
U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, 35th Fighter Wing commander, stands in front of an 18-ship F-16 Fighting Falcon elephant walk during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, an annual wing-wide readiness exercise pla... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ricardo Arzadon, a 35th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ricardo Arzadon, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics journeyman, stands outside a hardened aircraft shelter during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec... More
(From left) U.S. Navy Lt. Tyler Vitti, an Electronic
(From left) U.S. Navy Lt. Tyler Vitti, an Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 EA-18 Growler pilot, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Brom, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepare to taxi in a... More
U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter
U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, stands in the middle of the U.S. Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2017. The Air Force Chief of Staff’s office teamed up with the ... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members sprint away
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members sprint away after their MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from M... More
(From left) U.S. Air Force Capt. Isaiah Alley, a 14th
(From left) U.S. Air Force Capt. Isaiah Alley, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, explains egress scenarios to U.S. Navy Lt. Kyle Norlin, an Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 EA-18 Growler p... More
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, sit on the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, after landing, Aug. 31, 2017. Team Misawa personnel operate in the “fight tonight” mentality... More
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 35th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron listen to in-processing briefings prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. Once Airmen disembark... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members stand in a
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members stand in a line for a MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for U.S... More
JTAGS commander with USFJ, 5th AF command chief
U.S. Army Capt. Lee Schroeder, left, the Delta Detachment, 1st Space Company, Joint Tactic Army Ground Station commander, stands with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Terrence A. Greene, right, the United State... More
Personnel from the 35th Medical Group and 35th Operations
Personnel from the 35th Medical Group and 35th Operations Group work with Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew to lift a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance Group commander, administers a change of command ceremony between Lt. Col. Timothy Brokaw, the 35th Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, and Maj. Ja... More
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Team pararescueman, stationed at Akita Air Base, Japan, checks the airway, breathing and compressions of a simulated downed pilot during exercise Cope Ange... More
Boom, CLAP, US Air Force Photo
U.S. Navy Airman Joaquin Flores, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, performs pre-flight inspections with an EA-18G Growler at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. The VAQ-134 is a ... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Phil McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Phil McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, waits for Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Team pararescuemen out of Akita Air Base, Japan, during exercise Cope Angel 17, at ... More
The U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal rests on the
The U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal rests on the chest of Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Shunichi Araki, the Northern Aircraft Control and Warning Wing vice commander, after it was presented at Misawa Air ... More
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force CH-47J crew chief assigned
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force CH-47J crew chief assigned to the Air Reserve Wing, Flight Group Misawa Helicopter Airlift Squadron, conducts post-flight procedures upon arriving at Chitose Air Base, Japan, July... More
An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 69th Reconnaissance
An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 69th Reconnaissance Group, Detachment 1, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2018, for a temporary intra-theater routine deployment. The ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Garrett Pako, left, a 35th
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Garrett Pako, left, a 35th Security Forces Squadron base defense operations controller, speaks with a Japan Air Self-Defense security member, right, during the Chitose Air Show at Chit... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Gorr, a 35th Medical
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Gorr, a 35th Medical Support Squadron emergency medical technician, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen transport a simulated injur... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Brandon Rains, a 35th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Brandon Rains, a 35th Security Forces Squadron base defense operations controller, roams around an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a night shift at Chitose Air Base, Japan, July 23, 201... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devin Ross, an 18th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devin Ross, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts preflight procedures prior to an F-15C Eagle flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2017. Due to its strat... More
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force rescue team member gives
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force rescue team member gives a thumbs up to a UH-60J Black Hawk rescue team pilot from Akita Air Base, Japan, during the start of exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug... More
During Beverly Sunrise 17-07, an annual wing-wide readiness
During Beverly Sunrise 17-07, an annual wing-wide readiness exercise planned months in advance, 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron, line the runway during an elephant walk at Misaw... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Kuhn, a 67th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Kuhn, a 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, dons his oxygen mask prior to flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2017. Pilots and maintainers from Kadena Air Base, Japan, tem... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance Group commander, administers a change of command ceremony between Lt. Col. Timothy Brokaw, the 35th Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, and Maj. Ja... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Warshaw, a Strike Fighter Squadron
U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Warshaw, a Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot, climbs into the cockpit prior to a joint sortie with F-16 Fighting Falcons at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28. 2018... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Enrique Verbera, a 35th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Enrique Verbera, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, begins to unload essential cargo prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2017. The 35th ... More
During Beverly Sunrise 17-07, an annual wing-wide readiness
During Beverly Sunrise 17-07, an annual wing-wide readiness exercise planned months in advance, 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron, line the runway during an elephant walk at Misaw... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 airframe aerial observer, discusses emergency procedures with a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter at Misawa Air Base, Japan, J... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Morgan Reeves, Naval
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Morgan Reeves, Naval Air Facility Misawa crewman, looks out the window of a UC-12F Huron during a flight back to Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2017. In the past, Reeves and ... More
Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force rescue
Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force rescue team from Akita Air Base, Japan, prepare a UH-60J Black Hawk for take-off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, during Cope Angel 17, Aug. 9, 2017. Cope Angel is a bilate... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Tyson Daw, left, the air show project
U.S. Air Force Maj. Tyson Daw, left, the air show project officer, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Col. Yusuke Shibata, right, the 3rd Air Wing Defense Section chief of defense operations division, partici... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance Group commander, administers a change of command ceremony between Lt. Col. Timothy Brokaw, the 35th Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, and Maj. Ja... More
The first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force
The first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A taxis during an arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2018. The aircraft is a high-performance, multirole aircraft with advanced electroni... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Bee, the 35th Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Bee, the 35th Security Forces Squadron assistant combat arms NCO in charge, holds an M9 pistol during a photo at the new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance outdoor firing range... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter
An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron takes off as U.S. Navy Lt. Garrett Sherwood, a Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot, prepares to taxi at Misawa Air Base, Ja... More
Japanese media members capture the takeoff of an MV-22
Japanese media members capture the takeoff of an MV-22 Osprey during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on H... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Brom, a 13th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Brom, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, and U.S. Navy Lt. Tyler Vitti, an Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 EA-18 Growler pilot, taxi prior to a familiarization ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devin Ross, an 18th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devin Ross, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, taps the wing of an F-15C Eagle prior to taxi at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2017. Airmen and pilots from Kadena A... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Trimble, a 13th Fighter
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Trimble, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, steps from her jet prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. VIGILANT ACE 18 tests t... More
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing security
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing security member reinforces a cordon during a simulated security threat at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. In addition to the mock crash, JASDF members conducte... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 airframe aerial observer, watches a MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, takeoff at ... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas DeWulf, a 13th Fighter
U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas DeWulf, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, waits as Airman 1st Class Mnason Mikesell, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts preflight inspectio... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members run toward
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members run toward a MV-22 Osprey for a familiarization flight during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance Group commander, administers a change of command ceremony between Lt. Col. Timothy Brokaw, the 35th Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, and Maj. Ja... More
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing security
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing security member and military working dog await orders during a security procedure exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. In addition to the mock crash, JA... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members sprint away
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members sprint away after their MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight during the Northern Viper 17 media day in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for U... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance Group commander, administers a change of command ceremony between Lt. Col. Timothy Brokaw, the 35th Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, and Maj. Ja... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Marine
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, prepare to takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. The VMM-262 squadron were temporarily on-sta... More
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force CH-47J crew chief assigned
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force CH-47J crew chief assigned to the Air Reserve Wing, Flight Group Misawa Helicopter Airlift Squadron, looks out the window during a flight to Chitose Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2017... More
Northern Air Defense Force and 35th Fighter Wing leadership
Northern Air Defense Force and 35th Fighter Wing leadership speak with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Shunichi Araki, Northern Aircraft Control and Warning Wing vice commander, prior to a surprise U.S. Air F... More
U.S. Navy personnel prepare three F/A-18E Super Hornets
U.S. Navy personnel prepare three F/A-18E Super Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni prior to a joint sortie with F-16 Fighting Falcons at Misawa Air Base,... More
U.S. Navy Diver 2nd Class Mitchell Apgar, assigned
U.S. Navy Diver 2nd Class Mitchell Apgar, assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, dives into Lake Ogawara during cleanup efforts in Tohoku Town, Japan, March 10, 2018. U.S. Navy Sailors continue working... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Bee, the 35th Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Bee, the 35th Security Forces Squadron assistant combat arms NCO in charge, shoots an M4 carbine during a hazardous noise test at the new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance out... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Medical Group tend
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Medical Group tend to simulated injured personnel during the annual bilateral air fest emergency management exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. The exercise ch... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, conducts a touch-and-go landing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2017. Team Misawa personnel operate in the “fight tonight” mentality... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Moeller, the 13th
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Moeller, the 13th Fighter Squadron commander, throws up the “Panther Claw” during an in-processing brief during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 2, 2... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance Group commander, administers a change of command ceremony between Lt. Col. Timothy Brokaw, the 35th Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, and Maj. Ja... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance Group commander, administers a change of command ceremony between Lt. Col. Timothy Brokaw, the 35th Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, and Maj. Ja... More
An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 69th Reconnaissance
An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 69th Reconnaissance Group, Detachment 1, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2018, for a temporary intra-theater routine deployment. The ... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance Group commander, administers a change of command ceremony between Lt. Col. Timothy Brokaw, the 35th Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, and Maj. Ja... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Neville, a 13th Fighter
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Neville, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, conducts a flight sortie above northern Japan, June 12, 2017. Neville and other 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron pilots join... More
U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force first
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 emerge... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lonnie Jessie, a 35th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lonnie Jessie, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, waits to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2017... More
U.S. Marine Corps joint terminal attack controllers
U.S. Marine Corps joint terminal attack controllers communicate with a MV-22 Osprey during takeoff in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on Hok... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Lee Hafen, a 35th Surgical Operations
U.S. Air Force Maj. Lee Hafen, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron general surgeon, cleans the patient’s side during an operation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2017. Some surgeries are diagnostic, which m... More
U.S. Air Force Airman Androwa Mikhail, left, and Senior
U.S. Air Force Airman Androwa Mikhail, left, and Senior Airman Ian Cyr, right, both 35th Medical Operations Squadron emergency medical technicians, tend to a simulated injured personnel after a mock aircraft cr... More
During Beverly Sunrise 17-07, an annual wing-wide readiness
During Beverly Sunrise 17-07, an annual wing-wide readiness exercise planned months in advance, 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron, line the runway during an elephant walk at Misaw... More
(From left) U.S. Air Force Capt. James Broncheau, a
(From left) U.S. Air Force Capt. James Broncheau, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, U.S. Navy Lt. Tyler Vitti and Lt Cdr. Erik Halvorson, both Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 EA-18 Growle... More
U.S. Navy divers assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities
U.S. Navy divers assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka and Sasebo, walk to the pier at Lake Ogawara prior to clean up efforts in Tohoku Town, Japan, March 10, 2018. U.S. Navy Sailors continue working... More
U.S. Navy Diver 2nd Class Mitchell Apgar, assigned
U.S. Navy Diver 2nd Class Mitchell Apgar, assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, watches another boat conduct cleanup efforts at Lake Ogawara, Tohoku Town, Japan, March 10, 2018. U.S. Navy Sailors cont... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance Group commander, administers a change of command ceremony between Lt. Col. Timothy Brokaw, the 35th Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, and Maj. Ja... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Brandon Rains, a 35th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Brandon Rains, a 35th Security Forces Squadron base defense operations controller, stands guard during a night shift at Chitose Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2017. Due to being isolated... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing security
Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing security members apprehend a simulated security threat at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. In addition to the mock crash, Japan Air Self-Defense Force members con... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Neville, a 13th Fighter
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Neville, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, banks right during a flight across Northern Japan, June 12, 2017. Neville and other 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron pilots ... More
U.S. Marines speak with 35th Fighter Wing first responders
U.S. Marines speak with 35th Fighter Wing first responders about emergency procedures specific to the MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 in Okinawa, Japan, at Misawa Air Base, Ja... More
A U.S. Marine Corps crew chief sits on a MV-22 Osprey
A U.S. Marine Corps crew chief sits on a MV-22 Osprey flying over Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on Hokkaido for a historical Northern Vipe... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Lee Hafen, a 35th Surgical Operations
U.S. Air Force Maj. Lee Hafen, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron general surgeon, ensures a wound is clean during an operation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2017. Some surgeries are diagnostic, which me... More
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force rescue team member from
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force rescue team member from Akita Air Base, Japan, places a “remove before flight” tag on a UH-60J Black Hawk after landing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. U.S. Air Force and... More
U.S. Marine Corps joint terminal attack controllers
U.S. Marine Corps joint terminal attack controllers communicate with a MV-22 Osprey during takeoff in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. This specific Osprey departed from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and landed on Hok... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Schramel, the 35th Maintenance Group commander, administers a change of command ceremony between Lt. Col. Timothy Brokaw, the 35th Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, and Maj. Ja... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force members line up prior
Japan Air Self-Defense Force members line up prior to the first operational JASDF F-35A arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2018. In total, JASDF plans to acquire 42 F-35As as successors to its F-4s. A ... More
U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force personnel prepare equipment
U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force personnel prepare equipment at Lake Ogawara, Tohoku Town, Japan, March 10, 2018. After the dismissal of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, U.S. Navy divers assigned to Commander... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium
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, J... More
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, land after conducting daily sorties at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2017. Team Misawa personnel operate in the “fight tonight” mental... More
An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 69th Reconnaissance
An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 69th Reconnaissance Group, Detachment 1, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2018, for a temporary intra-theater routine deployment. The ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Ruiz, left, an
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Ruiz, left, an 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environment technician, Senior Airman Devin Ross, center, an 18th AMXS crew chief, and Staff Sgt. We... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 13th Fighter Squadron
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... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaquille Montague, a
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaquille Montague, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, dons protective gear during a simulated aircraft crash at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. Firefighters rushed ... More
U.S. Marine Corp joint terminal attack controller
U.S. Marine Corp joint terminal attack controller communicates with a MV-22 Osprey during takeoff in Hokkaido, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. Misawa Air Base has been a hub for U.S. Marine personnel and aircraft, exerci... More