8/10/2012 - U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, U.S. Forces, Japan, and 5th Air Force commander, boards an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 10, 2012. During the visit to Misawa, Angelella met with the city mayor and Japan Air Self-Defense Force leadership to thank them for their continued support to U.S. servicemembers in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)

8/10/2012 - U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, U.S. Forces, Japan, and 5th Air Force commander, takes off in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 10, 2012. This was Angelella’s first visit to Misawa as the commander of USFJ, and 5 AF. He previously served as the 35th Fighter Wing Commander from 2005-2007. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)