U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Paul Buchholz, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Fabrications Flight commander, speaks to U.S. officers and Japan Air Self-Defense Force officers about the differences in rank structure between their services during the first Bilateral Leadership Officers Group meeting Oct. 24, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members participated in a trivia-type game that tested and expanded their knowledge of each other’s services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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U.S. Air Force members from Kadena Air Base and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members from the 83rd Air Wing and Southwest Air Component Division completed a puzzle in silence as part of a leadership activity during the first Bilateral Leadership Officers Group meeting Oct. 24, 2015, on Kadena AB, Japan. The completed section of the puzzle revealed a message “to lead is to serve.” The officers met together to practice language skills, socialize, learn about one another’s branch of service and become better leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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U.S. Air Force members from Kadena Air Base and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members from the 83rd Air Wing and Southwest Air Component Division gather for the first Bilateral Leadership Officers Group meeting Oct. 24, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The officers engaged in various communication and team-based activities to improve their understanding of one another’s culture and broaden their understanding of how to be a better leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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U.S. Air Force members from Kadena Air Base and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members from the 83rd Air Wing and Southwest Air Component Division silently work on a puzzle as part of a communication activity during the first Bilateral Leadership Officers Group meeting Oct. 24, 2015, on Kadena AB, Japan. The officers were asked to complete the puzzle together without using words or gestures to explore the different dynamics that happen in team activities. They discussed the obstacles and feelings that arose after completing the activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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Japanese, U.S. officers kick off BLOG program

Published Oct. 26, 2015