CE Airman explores 'the wild blue yonder'

U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Nations, 14th Fighter Squadron standardization and evaluations officer, gives a mission and safety brief to four incentive fliers at the 14 FS building, Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2010. The Misawa incentive flight program rewards outstanding Airmen, such as annual award winners, with a backseat ride in an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The 35th Fighter Wing gives incentive flights to outstanding Airmen each year to reward their exceptional work and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse/Released)

Misawa air show highlights 50 years of Japan-U.S. cooperation

An A-10 Thunderbolt II performs an aerial demonstration during Misawa Air Festival 2010 Sept. 19, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Strohmeyer/Released)

Misawa air show highlights 50 years of Japan-U.S. cooperation

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Pacific Air Forces Aerial Demonstration Team performs an aerial demonstration during Misawa Air Festival 2010 Sept. 19, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Strohmeyer/Released)

Misawa air show highlights 50 years of Japan-U.S. cooperation

A Japanese MH-53 helicopter demonstrates its firefighting capabilities during Misawa Air Festival 2010 Sept. 19, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Strohmeyer/Released)

Misawa air show highlights 50 years of Japan-U.S. cooperation

Members of the Japanese demonstration team Blue Impulse perform an aerial demonstration during Misawa Air Festival 2010 Sept. 19, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Strohmeyer/Released)

Misawa air show highlights 50 years of Japan-U.S. cooperation

A Japanese UH-60 helicopter demonstrates its rescue capabilities during Misawa Air Festival 2010 Sept. 19, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Strohmeyer/Released)