Sniffing it out

Karo, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, lays down in front of a washing machine at the furnishings management office warehouse during detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2012. When a dog detects a strange odor during training, it will lay down or show signals that there is contraband nearby. The purpose of the training is to test and hone the canine’s skills for detecting substances in real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)

Misawa vets, protecting pets one surgery at a time

Kira, a German Sheppard owned by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jessica McCauley, 35th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory quality program chief, slowly wakes up after her surgery at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 10, 2012. Getting pets spayed is one way to protect them from deadly diseases and cancer. The veterinary clinic performs approximately 260 surgeries a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)

Veterinary staff keeps pets healthy, happy

U.S. Army Spc. Jason Hayes, 35th Force Support Squadron veterinary technician, performs a check-up on Yuukon, pet cat of Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Royals, Detachment 12 American Forces Network first sergeant, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2012. Royals recently adopted Yuukon from Misawa's Pets Are Worth Saving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)

Veterinary staff keeps pets healthy, happy

U.S. Army Spc. Jason Hayes, 35th Force Support Squadron veterinary technician, administers a rabies shot to a dog at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2012. Rabies is a viral disease that causes acute inflammation of the brain and is most commonly spread by a bite from an infected animal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)

Macaque monkey roams base

Misawa experts urge residents to avoid monkey (courtesy photo)

JDAM drop expands training opportunities for Misawa pilots

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon drops an inert GBU-38 on Draughon Range May 13, 2009. This was the first time a joint direct attack munition was used on the range. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Ryan Cross)