Two Sailors and three civilians earned their U.S. Citizenship at the ceremony.
As the sole U.S. Air Force air traffic control liaison at Misawa Air Base, Master Sgt. Phillip Threlkeld plays a critical role in coordinating safe, efficient flight operations between the 35th Fighter Wing and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force .
Local residents came together to support the memorial in Yanai, Japan, paying tribute to American and Japanese lives lost during World War II.
U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted a bilateral joint inspection training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel in support of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025, at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
U.S. Air Force Col. Martin Perez, 374th Maintenance Group incoming commander, renders a first salute during the 374 MXG change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing participated in the Mission Ready Airman training day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2025.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Mikel pulls a fuel hose before fueling a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2025.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Watson, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reacts while answering a trivia question during the monthly Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. David Stuppy rigs a C-130J Super Hercules for a mass casualty exercise during Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2025.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Yordi Andres Juarez, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron small air terminal technician, provides signals during a cargo movement in support of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 19, 2025.
This year the NHQ-113 Misawa Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron held the Far East Encampment at Misawa AB, hosting over 30 cadets and senior members from all over Japan, South Korea, Guam, New Zealand, Hawaii, and California.
On June 23, 2025, the USS Tripoli (LHA-7) officially arrived at its new homeport, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), marking a strategic bolster to the U.S. Navy’s Indo-Pacific presence.
Red Cross volunteer Mrs. Kirsten Moore prepares a service member for blood donation during a drive at Camp Foster, Okinawa, July 2025.
U.S. Navy Capt. Paul A. Hockran, outgoing commanding officer, Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa, speaks during the NAF Misawa change of command ceremony on board Misawa Air Base.
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