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Photo Of Masato Hasegawa, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron automobile repairman, maintains government vehicles with an NPL-500 Pulse Machine at Misawa Air Base.

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Laser Focused: New technology arrives at Misawa 35th LRS

Masato Hasegawa, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron automobile repairman, maintains government vehicles with an NPL-500 Pulse Machine at Misawa Air Base.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Yoshinori Kohiyama, Misawa City mayor, cut a ribbon during the Mayor’s Room Grand Opening Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan

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35th FW hosts Misawa Mayor’s room grand opening ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Yoshinori Kohiyama, Misawa City mayor, cut a ribbon during the Mayor’s Room Grand Opening Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Airman Cameron DeGray, 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics flight electronic warfare systems technician, inspects an AN/ALQ-184 electronic countermeasures pod at Misawa Air Base.

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Avionics in Action: How the 35th MXS Powers Precision in the Sky

U.S. Air Force Airman Cameron DeGray, 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics flight electronic warfare systems technician, inspects an AN/ALQ-184 electronic countermeasures pod at Misawa Air Base.

Photo Of Chris Akios, USACE environmental restoration program manager and Buffalo District employee, monitors habitat restoration efforts near Humacao, Puerto Rico.

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USACE: Building and sustaining a better earth, one mission at a time

For the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), environmental stewardship is not a one-day effort, but a daily commitment deeply woven into the fabric of our mission. From responding swiftly to natural disasters to safeguarding delicate ecosystems, USACE continuously demonstrates its dedication to being responsible stewards of the planet.

Photo Of Operational Specialist Stefphanie Carothers, from Houston assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) manages paperwork in the ships aft hazmat

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The USS America (LHA 6) preforms daily operational duties

Operational Specialist Stefphanie Carothers, from Houston assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) manages paperwork in the ships aft hazmat.

Photo Of Ensign Nathaniel Panto, from Baltimore, stands watch on the bridge of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while departing Yokosuka, Japan, April 3, 2025. The Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the U.S. Navy and routinely operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

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Yokosuka-based USS Blue Ridge conducts sea operations

Ensign Nathaniel Panto, from Baltimore, stands watch on the bridge of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while departing Yokosuka, Japan, April 3, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Woody, 374 Security Forces Squadron patrolman, secures a perimeter during a fly-away security field training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. FAS course participants honed their skills in verbal judo, security tactics, and mission planning during the course.

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Yokota 374 SFS conducts FAS course, advances readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Woody, 374 Security Forces Squadron patrolman, secures a perimeter during a fly-away security field training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase Sherer, and Senior Airman Edmundo Vasquez, 35th Maintenance Squadron egress journeymen, prepare to replace an emergency canopy release line on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

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Egress: The quickest way out

egress journeymen, prepare to replace an emergency canopy release line on an F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Photo Of Staff Sgt. Tanner Huff guides a bundle onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base.

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Yokota 36th Airlift Squadron displays readiness during routine training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tanner Huff, 36 Airlift Squadron loadmaster, guides a bundle onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2025.

Photo Of Joshua Belangia, assigned to the 765th Transportation (Terminal) Battalion, works out at the Yano Fitness Center.

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Zama weight loss contest inspires participants on lifelong health journey

Participants in this year’s “Biggest Loser” competition celebrated their completion of the seven-week health and fitness program during an awards presentation March 19 at the Yano Fitness Center here.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Janice Pecua, 374th Medical Group chief nurse, delivers opening remarks to Japanese nurse students from the National Defense Medical College during an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base.

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374 MDG hosts Japan’s National Defense Medical College students for immersion tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Janice Pecua, 374th Medical Group chief nurse, delivers opening remarks to Japanese nurse students from the National Defense Medical College during an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

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.

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