The Thunderbirds perform the calypso pass, an aerobatic maneuver, during the 2015 Dakota Thunder airshow and open house at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Aug. 15, 2015. More than 51,000 military members, as we More
Airman 1st Class Andrew Perez, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, dons an Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform prior to a training exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., More
The Family Advocacy program hosted a Purple Ribbon Luncheon to commemorate the efforts of Working Against Violence, Inc. at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 27, 2015. The luncheon was held to increase aware More
Airmen participate in a Zombie 5k run at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 30, 2015. Participating in physical activities and maintaining healthy nutrition habits help Airmen stay fit to fight. (U.S. Air For More
Senior Airman Richard Brown, 28th Security Forces Squadron visitor control center clerk, assists Justin Lata, a student at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, with a visitor’s pass at Ellsworth Air For More
A B-1 bomber from the 28th Bomb Wing sits on the flightline at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 8, 2015. Ellsworth is home to 27 B-1s considered to be the backbone of America’s long-range strike bomber forc More
Senior Airman Brandon Gilbert, 28th Contracting Squadron specialist, left, hands a cookie platter to Magan Powell, B-One Thrift Store assistant manager, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 18, 2015. The thr More
Capt. Greg Lawrence, 28th Bomb Wing chaplain, left, talks with Airman Sadie Colbert, 28th Bomb Wing photojournalist, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 8, 2016. Personnel can use the chaplain corps to requ More
Spouses walk together during “Tiger Tracking” at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 17, 2016. The walk was put on for spouses of deployed Airmen to show their support for service members overseas. (U.S. Air F More
Chadwick Eldridge, 28th Force Support Squadron partsman attendant, hits a wheel-weight onto a tire at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 19, 2016. The Auto Hobby Center works on wheel alignment for vehicle ti More
Airman 1st Class David Vogt, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron radio frequency transmission technician, straps a release to his wrist in the archery range at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 22, 2016. The releas More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Herring, the 14th Fighter Squadron bravo flight commander, briefs personnel about the 14th FS’s role during the large force exercise Red Flag-Alaska 17-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Al More
Karo, a military working dog with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, leaps through an agility obstacle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. Handlers are assigned with their K-9 partners as a team to either More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jose Ramon, the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, speaks with Airmen during a newcomer's brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2016. During the brief, Ramon discu More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel San Pedro, an aircraft parts store apprentice with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, inspects a bin of electric bushings at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2016. In More
An E-One firetruck displays a pressure gauge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2016. The gauge, manufactured on Ocala, Florida, measures water pressure being pumped out. Ocala city is home to U.S. Air Force More
Nicole Davenport, spouse of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Roddrick Davenport, a 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, serves spaghetti during a Hearts on the Flightline event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sep More
U.S service members battle flames during a simulated aircraft crash burn at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2016. The burn, performed by four distinguished visitors, allowed members to experience the processes More
Japanese nationals lineup to sign-in for the 30th Annual Special Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2016. A total of 88 athletes across six schools surrounding the Aomori Prefecture participated in 10 More
A landmine, also known as a 'bouncing betty,' sits with candy during a Range Day event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2016. When set off by a trip wire, a first charge ignites at the bottom of the explosiv More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Benham, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, loads a tape into an air combat maneuvering instrument, prior to taking flight during exercise Keen Sword 17 at Misawa Air B More
Japanese nationals stand with their skateboards as their friend performs a grind in Misawa City, Japan, Nov. 19, 2016. With a population of approximately 39,000 people, Misawa offers opportunities to meet and i More
Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing teach grade schoolers the "Hokey-Pokey" at Okamisawa Grade School, Misawa City, Japan, Nov. 22, 2016. The program, Jido-kan, is a mentorship program headed by the 35th Civil En More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Harrison Lei, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, loosens a nose steering potentiometer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2016. The potentiometer uses wires to control th More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reina Clayton, a 35th Communications Squadron postal service clerk, inputs item numbers into a postal system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2016. When items are sent, they rece More
U.S. Air Force Airman Russel Plunkey, left, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment technician, poses with Yuussei, a Shichinohe Orphanage member, to show their boots at Shichinohe, Japan, Dec. 2 More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Misha Ignacio, a 35th Operations Group intelligence officer out of Misawa Air Base, Japan, reviews an intelligence summary page during RED FLAG-Alaska 17-2, June 12, 2017, at Eielson Air More
Airman 1st Class Robert Connolly, 28th Force Support Squadron services apprentice, evades zombie actor Capt. Jesus Lopez, 28th FSS sustainment services flight officer in charge, during a Zombie 5k run at Ellswo More
Jennie Mason, B-One Thrift Store assistant supervisor, takes clothing off hangers for Tech. Sgt. Jessica Nicholson, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron vehicle control noncommissioned officer, at Ellsworth Air F More
Capt. Greg Lawrence, 28th Bomb Wing chaplain, has been a chaplain since 2010 and was promoted in 2014 to active duty status. Chaplains provide for an individual’s religious liberties, act as a counselor and can More
The slogan of the “Tiger Tracking” spouses sits on the back of a shirt at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 17, 2016. The walk was organized so spouses could show support for their significant other overseas More
Wheel weights sit in a bin to be used to correct tire wobbling at the Auto Hobby Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 19, 2016. Tires are put onto a tire balancing machine, then spun around several ti More
Aspin Pitcher, Cabela’s archery technician, shows Airman 1st Class Daquanne McDowell, 28th Force Support Squadron commander support staff, how to use a compound bow during a Dinner and Bow event at Ellsworth Ai More
Pilots listen to a mass briefing during the large force exercise Red Flag-Alaska 17-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 7, 2017. U.S. service members from all branches and several air forces from other co More
Staff Sgt. Charles Sena, a military working dog handler, plays with his partner, Karo, a MWD, both assigned with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, before agility training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 20 More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel San Pedro, an aircraft parts store apprentice with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, inventories aircraft screws at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2016. All assets More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Douglas, the 35th Communications Squadron first sergeant, displays a first sergeant rank insignia at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2016. First sergeants offer a four-day cour More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Williams, the logistics NCO in charge with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, dons his fire helmet at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2016. Firefighters are given approximately o More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erik Bush, left, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit equipment technician, receives a brownie from Natasha Fiers, right, the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander's secretary, duri More
U.S. service members battle flames during a simulated aircraft crash burn at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2016. Children were able to meet with firefighters after the event as a part of Misawa's Fire Preven More
Col. Travis Rex, left, the 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, and Teruaki Kikuchi, right, a Special Olympics athlete from Rikuzentakata City, Japan, performs a torch lighting ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, More
Senior Airman Manuel Carvajo,left, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, shows Isaac, center left, and Sam Tolk, center right, both sons of Maj. David Tolk, right, a 13th Fighte More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Patrick O'Connell, left, a 35th Maintenance Squadron crew chief and Capt. Kyle Benham, right, a 35th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, performs a pre-flight check during e More
Outside the base gates cars zoom by in Misawa City, Japan, Nov. 30, 2016. By walking around the local area, Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert, a 35th Fighter Wing public affairs photojournalist, discovered fun act More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Friel, a 35th Communications Squadron cyber transport technician, hands a balloon to a Japanese national during a Jido-kan class at Okamisawa Grade School, Misawa City, Japa More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Harrison Lei, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, tightens a nose steering potentiometer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2016. Each aircraft is assigned two crew chiefs More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rachel Watson, left, and Airman Romel Macacgba, right, both 35th Communications Squadron postal clerks, tuck away packaged items at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2016. Misawa’ More
Kennedy Travis, left, wife of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lowell Travis, center, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy planner, accept a thank you card from Daiki Komata, a Shichinohe Ophanage member, at Shic More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Rex Bassett, the 51st Fighter Wing assistant director of operations out of Osan Air Base, Korea, discusses plans with pilots during RED FLAG-Alaska 17-2, June 12, 2017, at Eielson Air Force More
Tech. Sgt. Amanda Cole, 28th Munitions Squadron operations section chief, participates in a Zombie 5k run at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 30, 2015. The event was organized to encourage physical fitness More
Alspaw Michael, Department of Indian Health Service driver and maintenance assistance, checks his vehicle’s block-heater at the Auto Hobby Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 19, 2016. The shop allow More
Airman 1st Class Daquanne McDowell, 28th Force Support Squadron commander support staff, draws an arrow during a Dinner and a Bow event in the archery range at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 22, 2016. The More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Elizabeth Ehrnschwender, a wing self-assessment program manager with the 35th Fighter Wing inspector general’s office, left, applies moulage to Japan Air Self Defense Force Senior Air More
Karo, a military working dog with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, holds his opponent during an aggression simulation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. The average force of bite for German Shepard bre More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shawn Henry, a flight service center apprentice, left, receives guidance from Airman 1st Class Samuel San Pedro, an aircraft parts store apprentice, both assigned with the 35th L More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Douglas, first sergeant, speaks with Staff Sgt. Maria Leal-Reynolds, a command support staff technician, both with the 35th Communications Squadron, about the variety of programs More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Williams, the logistics NCO in charge with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, poses in front of a firetruck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2016. Williams is a native of Ocala More
Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit line up to receive food during a Hearts on the Flightline event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2016. Food was distributed to Airmen at the 13th and 14th AMUs More
Families and service members take photos of a simulated aircraft crash burn at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2016. Approximately 80 attended the event including a mixture of Japanese nationals, U.S. Air Forc More
Tanai Teiko, a Special Olympics athlete from Morioka, Japan, aims a rubber ball at a hole during the 30th Annual Special Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2016. Including corn hold, the event held se More
Range Day attendees spectate an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2016. Range Day is a yearly event coordinated by the 35th Operations Support Squadron, allowing Misawa personnel and fami More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Benham, a 35th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, dons his piloting gloves before flight during bilateral exercise Keen Sword 17, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2016. The ex More
Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing pose with their Jido-kan group at Okamisawa Grade SChool, Misawa City, Japan, Nov. 22, 2016. U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Jacob McGill, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron program devel More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert, a 35th Fighter Wing public affairs photojournalist, admires the lights in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2016. While walking the city streets, she discovered there ar More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Byron Cole, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, removes a flathead screwdriver wire harness clamps from an F-16 Fighting Falcon tension strut at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1 More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Caleb Meskill, a 35th Communications Squadron postal clerk, pushes a box through a processing belt at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2016. All Misawa personnel and families entrust p More
Airmen of the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pose with Shichinohe Orphanage children at Shichinohe, Japan, Dec. 23, 2016. The squadron wanted to reach out beyond the city limits of Misawa, Japan, by helping those More
Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Capt. Yeo Myeonghwan, center left, the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW) escort flight leader out of Seosan Air Base, Korea, speaks with Capt. Lee Min Kyu, center right, a 20t More
Rebecca Goebel, volunteer, participates in a bilateral emergency management exercise as a victim at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2016. Role playing victims suffered from a range of injuries such as being hi More
Tech. Sgt. Juventino Salazar, kennel master, left, evades Karo, a military working dog, after being released by his partner Staff Sgt. Charles Sena, a MWD handler, all with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, du More
According to Air Force Instruction 36-2113, The First Sergeant, first sergeants primarily support the mission through interaction, support and management of Airmen and families. They are responsible for answeri More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel San Pedro, an aircraft parts store apprentice with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, checks the Enterprise Solutions System for a list of requested items at Misawa Ai More
Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit line up to receive food during a Hearts on the Flightline event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2016. Members of the Chaplan Corps held the event to show Airm More
Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department steady a hose line to fight a simulated fire at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2016. The firehoses connect to firetrucks, which hold up to 3,000 ga More
Keigo Imamiya, left, Izumi Yusuke, center, and Akemi Harata, right, Special Olympic athletes, participate in a 100-meter relay race during the 30th Annual Special Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 20 More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon soars in the sky during a Range Day event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2016. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is hight maneiverable and has proven itself in More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Patrick O'Connell, a 35th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, checks flight controls during exercise Keen Sword 17, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2016. Exercises like Keen Swo More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Allison Sokora, a 35th Communications Squadron cyber transport technician, hands out candy to children at Okamisawa Grade School, Misawa City, Japan, Nov. 22, 2016. According to More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert, a 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, poses for a photo in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1, 2016. Getting out and exploring provides opportunities to meet More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Chung, left, a crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Esteban Ramirez, right, an engines technician, both with the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, perform maintenance underneath an F-16 More
Conner Strickland, son of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Strickland, a 35th Security Force Squadron defender, smiles as he holds his package at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2016. Once a package arrives, More
A member of the Shichinohe Orphanage, grabs a present during an event at Shichinohe, Japan, Dec. 23, 2016. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lowell Travis, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy planner, planned the More
Republic of Korea Air Force, U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members begin mission planning during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-2, June 12, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a two-we More
Teri, left, and Cecil, mother and father of Senior Airman Cecil Jr., 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron munitions technician, wait for their son to return from a deployment to Southwest Asia at Ellsworth Air Fo More
Japan Air Self Defense Force personnel prepare litters during a bilateral emergency management exercise Aug. 31, 2016. USAF and JASDF agencies including security forces, medical and fire responded to approximat More
Staff Sgt. Charles Sena, a military working dog handler and Karo, a MWD, both assigned with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, stand together after finishing controlled aggression training at Misawa Air Base, J More
Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department use firetrucks to extinguish flames during an aircraft crash burn at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2016. Firetrucks can hold approximately 3,000 g More
Yuichi Muraiyama, a Special Olympics athlete, shows his coin given by Chief Master Sgt. Charles Frizzell, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2016. Several distinguished vis More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon deploys two, two-thousand pound inert bombs during a Range Day event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2016. During the F-16 demonstration, they performed low-angle strafe gunning runs More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Forystek, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepares to depart during exercise Keen Sword 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2016. Approximately 24 aircraft from More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert, a 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, sketches on a notepad at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2016. Focusing on hobbies and journaling is a way to s More
U.S. Air Force Airman Hoyal Moseley, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, climbs down a ladder at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2016. Crew chiefs perform inspections for the F-16 Fighting Falcon befo More
U.S Air Force Senior Airman Edwin Cajigas-Olavarria, the 35th Maintenance Operations Squadron munitions inspector, walks away from a post office at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2016. Misawa’s post office re More
Hoshimi Kohaneo, a Shichinohe Orphange member, unwarps a present received from Misawa Air Force Base Airmen at Shichinohe, Japan, Dec. 23, 2016. The orphanage holds 41 orphans with approximately six caretakers More
Approximately 350 Airmen returned from a deployment to Southwest Asia at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 24, 2016. During Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and Operation Inherent Resolve, Airmen broke previous More
Japan Air Self Defense Force member 1st Lt. Murase Toshia, left, and Kawashima Toshinobu, an assistant fire chief, center, discuss with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Francis Tagalog, a deputy fire chief and incide More
Keigo Imamiya, a Special Olympics athlete, prepares to shoot a basketball at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2016. Along with sporting events, Taiko drummers, their teams and hula dancers performed for more th More
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2, flies to Hokkaido Port during bilateral exercise Keen Sword 17, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2016. The fundamental role of U.S. forces in Japan is to deter More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert, a 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, speaks with her boyfriend, Senior Airman Ignacio Luna Jr., a weapons load crewmember with the 28th Aircraft Mai More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Chapman, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, looks over aircraft forms at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2016. Aircraft forms show all the servicing the aircraft n More