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Photo Of Senior Airman Jack Miesse packs up a spoke communication framework.

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Beverly Sunrise 25-03 at Misawa AB: MRA spoke in action

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jack Miesse, 35th Fighter Wing Mission Ready Airman (MRA) program participant, packs up a spoke communication framework during the Beverly Sunrise 25-03 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2025.

Photo Of Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Hauck inspects Airmen’s uniforms.

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Yokota 374 AW reinforces standards through inspections

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Hauck, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, inspects Airmen’s uniforms during an open ranks inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2025.

Photo Of Staff Sgt. Paulo Montero briefs families at Misawa Air Base.

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Misawa AB conducts Emergency Evacuation Program exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paulo Montero, 35th Force Support Squadron emergency evacuation program warden, briefs families at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 11, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, poses with his family.

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374 AW DCOM concludes second tour at Yokota

U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, poses with his family following his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025

Photo Of Senior Airman James Moore monitors the daily flight schedules.

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Misawa AB Wild Weasel Walk-through: Airfield Management

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Moore, 35th Operations Support Squadron shift lead, monitors the daily flight schedules during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 10, 2025.

Photo Of Tech. Sgt. Andre Schaeffer briefs leadership in front of a screen.

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Innovate to Dominate: Project Mercury at Misawa AB

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andre Schaeffer, 35th Maintenance Squadron Wing innovations noncommissioned officer in charge, briefs leadership during a Project Mercury workshop at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2025.

Photo Of Airman 1st Class Austin Bishop speaks with a simulated victim.

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Yokota 374 SFS responds to ground attack scenario during BM 25-2

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Bishop, 374th Security Forces Squadron Defender, speaks with a simulated victim after performing Tactical Combat Casualty Care during a ground attack scenario for exercise Beverly Morning 25-2 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2025.

Photo Of Airman 1st Class Julian Gonzales conducts diagnostics inside the cockpit of a C-130J Super Hercules.

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Yokota 374 AMXS conducts nighttime maintenance374 amxs

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Julian Gonzales, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, conducts diagnostics inside the cockpit of a C-130J Super Hercules during nighttime maintenance at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on March 4, 2025.

Photo Of Master Sgt. Tommy Rowe walks down to accept a plaque

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Yokota celebrates new senior master sergeant promotions

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tommy Rowe, senior master sergeant select, walks down to accept a plaque during the Senior Master Sergeant Release Party held at the Enlisted Club on Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Maj. Vinay Setty and  Maj. Vijay Setty pose for a photo.

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The bonds of brotherhood at Misawa AB, Japan

 Imagine having a wingman who not only shares your values but understands you completely—someone you can rely on through every challenge.

Photo Of Senior Airman James Gibbs-Gerckens reviews a checklist.

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Precision in every round: 353 SOW, 374 MXS ensure ammo readiness at Yokota AB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Gibbs-Gerckens, 374th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, reviews a checklist during a small arms roll test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 13, 2025

Photo Of 1st Class Juan Aparicio connects a fuel hose.

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Yokota 374 LRS POL flight engages in bilateral SME exchange with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Juan Aparicio, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron war readiness material technician, connects a fuel hose during a bilateral subject matter expert exchange of the aerial bulk fuel delivery system in the petroleum, oil, and lubricants compound at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2025.

Photo Of Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s (CFAY) mascot Yokopon, left, and U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Seth Koenig, public affairs officer for Commander, Task Force 70 (CTF 70), pose for a photo with a festival goer during the 75th Annual Sapporo Snow Festival.

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U.S. Navy Snow Team sculpts F-35C at Sapporo Snow Festival

The Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa Snow Team, made up of Sailors from Naval Air Facility Misawa and tenant commands, participated in the 75th Sapporo Snow Festival from January 28 to February 8 in Sapporo, Japan, marking the Navy’s 40th year of participation.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fleming, 374th Communications Squadron quality assurance evaluator, inspects mission-oriented protective posture gear during exercise Samurai Relay at Sagami General Depot, Japan.

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374 CS, US Army champion interoperability during Samurai Relay at Sagami General Depot

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fleming, 374th Communications Squadron quality assurance evaluator, inspects mission-oriented protective posture gear during exercise Samurai Relay at Sagami General Depot, Japan.

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