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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles Trader, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, stands in front of an ignited flare during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Combat Survival Training is a triennial qualification that pilots need to maintain flight status, the training ensures they can utilize the gear they fly with to meet survival needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles Trader, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, ignites a flare during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Pilots conduct SERE training to develop and maintain the skills necessary to survive in hostile environments. This ensures readiness and resilience in adverse situations and supports overall mission success and personal safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Isaiah Butcher, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, ignites a flare during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Combat Survival Training is a triennial qualification that pilots need to maintain flight status, the training ensures they can utilize the gear they fly with to meet survival needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Maj. Bradford Waldie, 14th Fighter Squadron pilot, examines a map and GPS during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Navigation is a key component of Combat Survival Training, as it is what allows pilots to determine their location and path of travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Isaiah Butcher, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, examines a GPS during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Combat Survival Training ensures that pilots can survive in the event they are separated in an unfamiliar environment. This ensures readiness and resilience in adverse situations and supports overall mission success and personal safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

A small fire burns during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Building a fire is one of several essential survival skills that pilots must demonstrate proficiency in to maintain flight status. This ensures readiness and resilience in adverse situations and supports overall mission success and personal safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles Trader, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, places branches on a fire during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Building a fire is one of several essential survival skills that pilots must demonstrate proficiency in to maintain flight status. This ensures readiness and resilience in adverse situations and supports overall mission success and personal safety.1 (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jonathan Marshall, 35th Operations Support Squadron pilot, examines a map within a shelter during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Knowing how to use a map is an essential part of Combat Survival Training, as it allows pilots to determine their location and path of travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jonathan Marshall, 35th Operations Support Squadron pilot, procures kindling from a tree during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Combat Survival Training ensures that pilots can survive in the event they are separated in an unfamiliar environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Isaiah Butcher, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, examines branches for kindling during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Combat Survival Training is a triennial qualification that pilots need to maintain flight status, the training ensures they can utilize the gear they fly with to meet survival needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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210302-F-MI946-1191

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, pose for a photo with Airmen from the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) flight during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, March 2, 2021. The AFE flight is responsible for preparing all pilots’ flying gear, including helmets, masks, survival vests, anti-exposure suits and harnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210302-F-MI946-1186

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, lays in a “dunk tank” with an anti-exposure suit on during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen ensure these suits are airtight and waterproof to increase a pilot’s chances of survival if they must eject over water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210302-F-MI946-1166

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alejandro Galvan, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) apprentice, prepares Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, right, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, to equip an anti-exposure suit for water testing during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. AFE Airmen thoroughly inspect the suit for any leaks to ensure it is flight ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210302-F-MI946-1143

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sidnea Keister, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) craftsman, explains to Col. Jesse J. Friedel, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, the multiple tasks AFE performs to support the mission during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. The AFE flight is responsible for ensuring all flight and safety equipment is in perfect working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210302-F-MI946-1143

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, receives help from Senior Master Sgt. Paul McArdle, right, the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) superintendent, while packing a parachute during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. A properly packed parachute ensures it deploys and saves pilots lives. Due to the thorough process and strict checklist AFE Airmen follow, it can take hours to pack a single parachute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210302-F-MI946-1143

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, left, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, receives help from Airman 1st Class Kameron Oesterreich, right, the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) apprentice, equip night vision goggles (NVG) during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. AFE Airmen routinely inspect, repair and test NVGs and other flight equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Take off to the skies

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over a U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18G during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. This exercise allows 35th Operations Group intelligence Airmen, and the U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 209 (VAQ-209) to integrate at a classified level. This coordination and sharing of training and operational tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs) is extremely helpful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Growler takes-off

A U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18G takes off down the runway during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. During PAC Weasel, pilots practiced flying SEAD missions, escort missions, strike missions as well as anti-surface warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Sit and wait

Eight U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flightline during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. The F-16s were dedicated to opposition forces, strike missions, SEAD missions and escort missions. Meanwhile, the Growlers focused on the SEAD mission and the P-8 practiced anti-surface warfare, providing radar coverage, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Pre-check, inspect

Two U.S. Navy assets perform a pre-flight check on a Boeing EA-18G during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. During PAC Weasel, pilots practiced flying SEAD missions, escort missions, strike missions as well as anti-surface warfare. Escort missions consist of escorting the strikers into the target area in order to drop bombs while taking out the OPFOR (opposition forces). The pilots on strike missions focused on dropping bombs within the target area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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