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Cookie Caper brings treats to service members

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Patrick Hoerle, 35th Fighter Wing paralegal, receives cookies from Senior Master Sgt. Audra Perkins, 35 FW public affairs superintendent, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2015. The annual Cookie Caper brought a tray of 10 cookies each to single and unaccompanied U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

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Cookie Caper brings treats to service members

Cookies line the bottom of a tray at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2015. The annual Cookie Caper’s goal is to bring a sense of holiday spirit to single and unaccompanied Misawa service members with a tray of 10 cookies each and holiday cards donated by the American Red Cross. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

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Cookie Caper brings treats to service members

Volunteers wrap trays of cookies at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2015. Misawa community members donated cookie dough and home-baked cookies, which were then organized into trays at the Mutsu Officers’ Club for the annual Cookie Caper. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

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Misawa pilots save Iraqi civilians, earn 2014 Mackay Trophy

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh accompanied by a National Aeronautic Association spokesman present the Mackay Trophy to Capts. David Kroontje and Gregory Balzhiser during the NAA fall awards ceremony in Arlington, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2015. The trophy is awarded for the “most meritorious flight of the year by an Air Force person, persons, or organization.” Kroontje and Balzhiser earned the trophy as a result of their heroic efforts during an air strike that helped Peshmerga forces the next day set up a safe corridor from Mount Sinjar, Iraq, saving the lives of 40,000 stranded civilians including women, children, elderly, and the infirm. Kroontje has since transferred to the 560th Flying Training Squadron at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, and Balzhiser is now a member of the 31st Operations Support Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy. (Courtesy photo)

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Military working dogs sharpen their bites

U.S. Army Pfc. Richard Schmidt, Public Health Command District Japan, Okinawa Branch veterinary technician, examines the mouth of Aly, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, before intubation during an annual dental examination at the Veterinary Treatment Facility, Dec. 9, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. It is important for MWDs to receive routine dental care to prevent health issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Military working dogs sharpen their bites

Aly, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, receives an anesthetic shot during an annual dental examination at the Veterinary Treatment Facility, Dec. 9, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. His handler was there to assist the veterinarian with anything needed in order to maintain positive control of Aly during his dental inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Military working dogs sharpen their bites

Aly, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, waits for his annual dental examination at the Veterinary Treatment Facility, Dec. 9, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aly is one of the MWDs used by 18th SFS who receives dental care support at the Veterinary Treatment Facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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44th AMU keeps their Eagles ready-to-fly

U.S. Air Force Airman Marqrell Ervin, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician apprentice, shuts down the power cart being used during an operations check, Dec. 8, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The power cart has allowed maintainers to perform necessary repairs and tests without the need to start the engines, saving the Air Force thousands of dollars each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Zackary A. Henry)

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44th AMU keeps their Eagles ready-to-fly

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Martel, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician apprentice, signals to Senior Airman Adam Craig, 67th AMU avionics technician journeyman, that the power cart, used to supply power to the F15C Eagle during maintenance, is operating correctly, Dec. 8, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Teamwork is a vital part of the operational checks the 67th AMU completes daily. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Zackary A. Henry)

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44th AMU keeps their Eagles ready-to-fly

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Martel, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician apprentice, secures safety wire for a sniper pod on an F-15C Eagle, Dec. 8, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The safety wire and attached pin ensure the sniper pod cannot be accidently jettisoned during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Zackary A. Henry)

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Okinawa City, Kadena firefighters conduct bilateral training

Yasuaki Nakama, Okinawa City Fire Department captain, briefs a training plan to Okinawa City Fire Department and Kadena Fire Department crew members during a bilateral hazardous materials training exercise, Dec. 8, 2015, at the Okinawa City Civic Center, Japan. The Kadena Fire Department and Okinawa City Fire Department trained together to build proficiency and understanding with each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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Okinawa City, Kadena firefighters conduct bilateral training

Moritaka Shiroma, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter (left), and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emily Beckerjeck, 18th CES driver operator (right), carry a simulated casualty to safety during a bilateral hazardous materials training exercise, Dec. 8, 2015, at the Okinawa City Civic Center, Japan. This is the first time Kadena Fire Department participated in an off-base exercise scenario hosted by Okinawa City Fire Department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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Okinawa City, Kadena firefighters conduct bilateral training

Members of Okinawa City Fire Department cut through contaminated clothing of mock victims during a bilateral hazardous materials training exercise, Dec. 8, 2015, at the Okinawa City Civic Center, Japan. The Kadena fire department conducts bilateral training exercises occasionally in order to further develop the cooperation and teamwork necessary to combat any type of hazardous materials threat with their local counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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Okinawa City, Kadena firefighters conduct bilateral training

Yuji Nakayama, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron district chief, provides instructions to Kadena fire crew members during a bilateral hazardous materials training exercise, Dec. 8, 2015, at the Okinawa City Civic Center, Japan. Bilateral training exercises allow Kadena and local fire department personnel to further understand each other's skills and foster a better working relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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Operation Christmas Drop

A C-130 Hercules is marshaled onto the flightline before taking off to participate in Operation Christmas Drop 2015 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2015. Over the course of six days, critical supplies will be dropped to 56 Micronesian islands, impacting approximately 20,000 people as part of the longest-running Department of Defense humanitarian aid disaster relief mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David C. Danford/Released)

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Operation Christmas Drop

A C-130 Hercules prepares to leave for Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2015, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2015. Over 40,000 pounds of goods will be dropped to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Palau. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David C. Danford/Released)

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Operation Christmas Drop

Members of the 374th Airlift Wing review safety procedures before leaving for Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2015, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2015. This year’s OCD will be the first to include trilateral training with air support from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David C. Danford/Released)

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Air traffic controllers keep eyes on skies 24/7

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Kow, 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, advises an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot before takeoff, Nov. 30, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena is the largest combat wing in the Pacific with its abundance of air frames and missions. Kadena's air traffic controllers are responsible for providing air traffic control and operations at one of the busiest airfields in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Air traffic controllers keep eyes on skies 24/7

Air traffic controllers from the 18th Operations Support Squadron visually scan the Kadena flight line for safety risks in the ATC tower, Nov. 30, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Air traffic controllers require extensive training so they can ensure the safety of flight operations for multiple airframes while minimizing delays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Air traffic controllers keep eyes on skies 24/7

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dennis Beasley, 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, monitors an outbound aircraft, Nov. 30, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ATC tower provides air traffic controllers the best view to ensure aircraft arrive and depart safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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