9/6/2012 - Misawa’s Honor Guard raises the flag during reveille on Risner Circle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2012. From May to October on the first Friday of the month, service members here run as one group around the main base to promote physical fitness and military morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)

9/6/2012 - U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Williams, right, 35th Fighter Wing commander, speaks during the readiness run at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2012. On Tuesday, Williams took command of the base and has pledged to make his service here worth remembering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)

9/6/2012 - Misawa’s Chief Petty Officer selects run in formation during the readiness run at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2012. The readiness run is a two mile, with an optional three mile, route around the main base and is conducted to promote physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)

9/6/2012 - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephen Ocenosak, 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs video NCO in charge, makes his way to the finish line during a monthly readiness run at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2012. The run is a way for the American and Japanese military to strengthen their bilateral relationship and promote physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)