160208-N-OK605-017 SAPPORO, Japan (Feb. 8, 2016)  Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, poses for a group photo with Sailors from Misawa Air Base next to a surface warfare pin snow sculpture that the Sailors created for the 67th Annual Sapporo Snow Festival. The pin was carved in honor of the prestigious warfare program and the stellar Sailors who have attained the qualification. This is the 33rd consecutive year that the U.S. Navy has sent a team of Sailors to participate in the festival. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Weldin)
<br>Unit: Naval Air Facility Misawa
Petty Officer 3rd Class Samuel Weldin
Taken on 8 February 2016
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