Breaking Barriers

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Sgt. Daichi Suzuki, 6th Engineer Battalion deputy squad leader and English instructor, introduces himself during Camp Sendai’s Basic English Training Course tour of the Airman Leadership School at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2022. The JGSDF soldiers toured U.S. military facilities, allowing them to practice speaking English and strengthen bilateral bonds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

Breaking Barriers

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Sgt. Daichi Suzuki, 6th Engineer Battalion deputy squad leader and English instructor, writes for an icebreaker event during Camp Sendai’s Basic English Training Course tour of the Airman Leadership School at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2022. The training course helped JGSDF members learn English to translate for future U.S.-Japan bilateral exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

Breaking Barriers

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier writes for an icebreaker event during Camp Sendai’s Basic English Training Course tour of the Airman Leadership School at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2022. The icebreaker was held to increase camaraderie and strengthen relationships between the military forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

Breaking Barriers

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Sgt. Daichi Suzuki, 6th Engineer Battalion deputy squad leader and English instructor, hands a container of candy to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Mackey, Airman Leadership School (ALS) student, during Camp Sendai’s Basic English Training Course tour of ALS at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2022. The JGSDF soldiers toured U.S. military facilities, allowing them to practice speaking English and strengthen bilateral bonds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

Breaking Barriers

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Sgt. Masanori Nishiue, 20th Infantry Regiment radio operator, speaks about himself for an icebreaker event during Camp Sendai’s Basic English Training Course tour of the Airman Leadership School at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2022. The icebreaker was held to increase camaraderie and strengthen relationships between the military forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

Breaking Barriers

U.S. Airmen and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers applaud after a participant speaks in an icebreaker event during Camp Sendai’s Basic English Training Course tour of the Airman Leadership School at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2022. The JGSDF soldiers toured U.S. military facilities, allowing them to practice speaking English and strengthen bilateral bonds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

Breaking Barriers

A U.S. Airman and a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier talk as they wait for lunch during Camp Sendai’s Basic English Training Course tour of the Airman Leadership School at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2022. The training course helped JGSDF members learn English to translate for future U.S.-Japan bilateral exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

Breaking Barriers

A U.S. Airman and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers talk about their jobs during Camp Sendai’s Basic English Training Course tour of the Airman Leadership School at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2022. The JGSDF soldiers toured U.S. military facilities, allowing them to practice speaking English and strengthen bilateral bonds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

Breaking Barriers

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers eat lunch with Airman Leadership School (ALS) students as part of Camp Sendai’s Basic English Training Course tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2022. ALS is a 24-day professional military education course focused on developing U.S. Airmen’s leadership abilities, profession of arms and effective communication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

Breaking Barriers

Published Nov. 15, 2022
By Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Sgt. Daichi Suzuki, 6th Engineer Battalion deputy squad leader and English instructor, introduces himself during Camp Sendai’s Basic English Training Course tour of the Airman Leadership School at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8, 2022. The JGSDF soldiers toured U.S. military facilities, allowing them to practice speaking English and strengthen bilateral bonds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)