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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyrone Powell, left, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman and Airman 1st Class Derik Rosse, right, a 35th CES EOD apprentice, inspect an F6A robot at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2020. Personnel work together with reconnaissance robots to help locate, disarm and remove improvised explosive devices. The robots enter inaccessible areas operated by the EOD team, mitigating the risk of danger during training.
Senior Airman Tyrone Powell

Misawa EOD team trains to save lives

“Initial success or total failure” is the motto fueling explosive ordnance disposal Airmen to accept nothing less than perfection in and out of uniform.

U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joseph M. Buliavac
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Kevin Rodriguez

AIMD Misawa Cleaning Stations

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Kevin Rodriguez, assigned to Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Misawa, wipes down and sanitizes a vending machine as part of a modified daily cleaning routine to help prevent the spread coronavirus and COVID-19.

Ally Westover plays a coffee house in Colorado prior to the release of her debut single “Lullaby.” (Courtesy photos)
Ally Westover

Military child on journey to become professional musician

For any aspiring musician, no matter the genre, the road toward success is almost always a long and winding one, and at times awfully narrow.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jasmine Ikusebiala
Malik Cooper

COVID-19 Prevention on Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo

Malik Cooper, a recreation assistant at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo’s Fleet and Fitness Center, cleans gym equipment onboard CFAS Mar. 25, 2020.

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Spc. Benjamin Wright, assigned to U.S. Army Japan’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company, maneuvers over an obstacle during physical training his unit conducted on the newly built obstacle course on Camp Zama March 20. (U.S. Army photo by Noriko Kudo)
Spc. Benjamin Wright

Camp Zama’s new obstacle course provides Soldiers alternate PT option

GULF OF THAILAND (March 7, 2020) United States Air Force pilot Capt. Melanie Ziebart poses for a photo on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike group 31st MEU team, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Berlier)
Capt. Melanie Ziebart

Air Force fighter pilot joins Navy Marine Corps Team

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Theodore C. Lee
Logistics Specialist Seaman Chrishauna Muna

USS America conducts medical training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Valera Trofimovich, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, washes a multifunction utility/logistics and equipment vehicle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2020. From inspecting and troubleshooting to making hands-on repairs and maintaining proper standards, AGE personnel play an essential role in making sure the F-16 Fighting Falcons are ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
Senior Airman Valera Trofimovich

AGE: Starting from the ground up

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 31, 2020) - Lt. Grant Morgan, a Coppell, Texas and Submarine Group Seven's Junior Officer of the Year, poses for a portrait at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Litzenberger)
Lt. Grant Morgan

Coppell, Texas native receives Junior Officer of the Year honors at Japan-based command

U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita
Lt. Col. Jonathan Murray

374th SFS Airmen honor Fallen Defender comrades with a mural unveiling ceremony at Yokota Air Base

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jasmine Ikusebiala
Charles Stanton

E. J. King High School National Engineers Week

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vincent E. Zline
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Christian Gregory

USS America operations

Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Petty Officer Justinne Ivanitskiy, from CFAY™s Jewel of the East Galley, participates in an inter-service bakeoff and cake decorating contest in honor of Valentine™s Day at Club Alliance, Feb. 13. (U.S. Navy photo by Taylor Curry/Released)
Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Petty Officer Justinne Ivanitskiy

CFAY Galley hosts inter-service Valentine Cake decorating contest

YOKOSUKA, Japan (December 13, 2019) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jeremiah Everett, from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, assigned to Submarine Group Seven, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal certificate during an awards ceremony. Everett was recognized as Submarine Group Seven's Bluejacket of the Year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Litzenberger)
Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jeremiah Everett

Upper Marlboro, Maryland native receives Bluejacket of the Year honors at Japan-based command

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing
Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley

Retired CMSAF McKinley visits Yokota

Airman 1st Class Lauren Buchholz, a 35th Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance member, applies lubricant to an M61A1 Vulcan gun system barrel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2020. The almasol syntemp lubricant is used to prevent corrosion and overheating of the barrel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
Airman 1st Class Lauren Buchholz

Armament back shop locked, loaded

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 6, 2020) Yeoman 1st Class Silvia Raya, Submarine Group 7 Sailor of the Year, poses for a photo a Fleet Activities Yokosuka Feb. 6. Raya was selected through a very competitive process and will further compete for Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Litzenberger)
Yeoman 1st Class Silvia Raya

Tefe, Brazil Native receives Sailor of the Year honor at Japan-based command

J.D. Felty, left, regional deputy fire chief, U.S. Army Garrison Japan Fire and Emergency Services, and Yu Mori, a firefighter with USAG Japan Fire and Emergency Services, pose for a photo at the department’s Station 1 at Camp Zama, Japan, Jan. 31, 2020. Installation Management Command-Pacific named Felty best fire officer in the Pacific region and Mori best civilian firefighter.
J. D. Felty & Yu Mori

USAG Japan fire department named best large department in Pacific, again

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sarah Eaton
Cmdr.Jordan Buzzell

USS Blue Ridge Sailors receive dental care