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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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Say cheese

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean McGrath, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron deputy field manager, Staff Sgt. Joshua Basquez, middle, the 35th OSS airfield management NCO in charge and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Sanchez, right, the 35th OSS training airfield management NCO in charge, pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2017. All of the 35th OSS personnel will be using the new RT3 friction measurement device on the flight line due to its increased accuracy and speed. This allows the 35th OSS to relay all information runway related to be conveyed to pilots in a timely manner for a safe departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Last minute markings

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean McGrath, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron deputy field manager, 1st Lt. Michael Duran, middle, the 35th OSS airfield management flight commander, and Dan Halliday, right, creator of Halliday technologies, ensure all materials are in place on the RT3 friction measurement device at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2017. Without the runway friction tester, the 35th OSS would be unable to get calculations of the friction on runways, which are essential to determine whether the pilots will be able to depart safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Stabilize

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean McGrath, the 35th Operations Support Squadron deputy field manager, tightens the stabilizer bar on the RT3 friction measurement device at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2017. The friction of the runway’s surface is measured at all times while the vehicle is running, and any friction change is monitored and recorded onto a tablet inside the car. This allows the 35th OSS to relay all information runway related to be conveyed to pilots in a timely manner for a safe departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Through thick and thin

Dan Halliday, the creator of Halliday technologies, tightens a strut on a RT3 friction measurement device at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2017. This machine is a continuous runway friction tester, meaning the wheel runs nonstop behind the vehicle when driven in a straight line, measuring the surface conditions of the runway. Without the runway friction tester, the 35th OSS would be unable to get calculations of the runway’s surface friction, which is essential to pilots’, ability to depart safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Views from the tower

Spectators prepare to observe a demonstration by six F-16 Fighting Falcons pilots during the annual Range Day event at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. The event allowed families to see the 35th Fighter Wing and mission up-close through flight exhibitions and demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Pure excitement

Logan, daughter of Lt. Col. Matthew Kenkel, 14th Fighter Squadron commander, reacts to seeing her dad fly over during Range Day at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. Through an F-16 demonstration team performance, an equipment demonstration by the fire station, explosive ordnance disposal team and more, Range Day allowed family members what their loved ones do everyday (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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CATM

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jacob Jeremy Pascual, 35th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, explains functions of the weapons used by security forces members during Range Day at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. Range Day demonstrated the combat capability of the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons as well as the support offered to these squadrons by units such as weather, aircrew flight equipment and explosive ordnance disposal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Look! An F-16

Team Misawa members watch as the F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots demonstrate strafing runs and bombing techniques during Range Day at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. Range Day is a yearly event coordinated by the 35th Operations Support Squadron, allowing Misawa personnel and families to receive an insider’s look into how Team Misawa accomplishes the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Dropping bombs

A U.S. Air Force 14th Fighter Squadron pilot deploys two two-thousand pound inert bombs from his F-16 Fighting Falcon at Draughon Range during a Range Day event in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. During the F-16 demonstration, pilots performed strafing runs and bombing techniques in order to show Team Misawa members how the pilots utilize the range and air space around the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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