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5th Air Force

Exploring Misawa’s legal office and ADC’s mission of providing free, confidential legal assistance

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, stands before a mock court during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2023. Participants watch the video as evidence and verify the prosecution’s claims. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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Exploring Misawa’s legal office and ADC’s mission of providing free, confidential legal assistance

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Cheronica Blandburg, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, plays the role of a defense attorney and argues the legitimacy of the simulated defendant during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2023. The mock trial lasts about 30 minutes and the participants went through a series of events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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Exploring Misawa’s legal office and ADC’s mission of providing free, confidential legal assistance

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, plays the role of a prosecutor during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2023. The prosecution submits evidence and argues the validity of their claims. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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Exploring Misawa’s legal office and ADC’s mission of providing free, confidential legal assistance

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, plays the role of a judge during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2023. Kenkel listens to simulated statements of defense lawyers and prosecutors and makes decisions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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Exploring Misawa’s legal office and ADC’s mission of providing free, confidential legal assistance

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, greets members from the 35th FW Judge Advocate during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2023. The legal office provides legal advice and support to members of Misawa in the areas of military justice, adverse administrative actions and ethics, civil, operations, environmental, labor, and contract law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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Exploring Misawa’s legal office and ADC’s mission of providing free, confidential legal assistance

Published Nov. 17, 2023
By Kohei Sugisawa
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan. --