2/1/2012 - Col. Jeffrey Staples, 35th Dental Squadron commander, briefs local off-base mayors on daily operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2012. The liaison committee, which consists of nine mayors from Misawa City and its surrounding communities, visited the 35th Fighter Wing after their annual meeting. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

2/1/2012 - Lt. Col. Mary Carlisle, 35th Medical Surgical Squadron commander, talks with local off-base mayors during their visit of the 35th Medical Group at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2012. This year, nine mayors from Misawa City and its surrounding communities met to exchange ideas and issues while visiting the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)