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200615-F-EN010-0101

A U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron fills in information for a 9-line at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. A 9-line is a standardized format in which a JTAC gives targeting information to aircraft pilots. Brandt and other JTACS from the 320th STS came to Draughon Range to maintain their currency as combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200615-F-EN010-0126

A U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron watches an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron fly over a target at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. The JTACs and the F-16 pilots teamed up to conduct close air support training to maintain their proficiency. Due to safety precautions taken in response to the coronavirus, many training opportunities have been postponed or cancelled. Fortunately, Misawa Air Base has Draughon Range to conduct some of the missed training and allowed the JTACs to come from Kadena Air Base to maintain their currency on fixed-wing CAS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200615-F-EN010-0065

U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controllers assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron look out over the terrain during a close air support training event at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. Defined as air action by fixed- and rotary-winged aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly ground forces, CAS requires coordination between ground forces and aircraft, which can be guided onto target by JTACs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200615-F-EN010-0047

A U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller, left, fills in information for a 9-line while another JTAC, both assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, evaluates him at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. A 9-line is a standardized format in which a JTAC gives targeting information to aircraft pilots. Brandt and other JTACS from the 320th STS came to Draughon Range to maintain their currency as combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200622-F-EN010-0045

U.S. Air Force Col Kristopher Struve, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Koku-Jieitai Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing commander, shake hands in front of aircraft participating in an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participated in the Elephant Walk, which showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This is Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200622-F-EN010-0013

U.S. Air Force Col Kristopher Struve, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Koku-Jieitai Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing commander, watch as aircraft taxi into position for an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participated in the Elephant Walk, which showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This is Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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Prepping the jet

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matt Schuetz, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, checks the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at A.B. Won Pat International Airport, Guam, April 24, 2019. Schuetz, along with two other pilots, flew sorties during Resilient Typhoon. The exercise tested Airmen’s ability to disperse, recover and rapidly resume flying operations from home station to Andersen AFB, Guam, to A.B Won Pat International Airport in order to maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Ready for take off

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Braxton Dalton, a 14th Aircraft maintenance squadron crew chief, runs preflight checks at A.B. Won Pat International Airport, Guam, April 24, 2019. Misawa Air Base Airmen and aircraft deployed to Guam for Resilient Typhoon, an exercise designed to strengthen airpower dispersal capabilities within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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FOD Walk

U.S. Air Force personnel with the 35th Fighter Wing prepare for a foreign object and debris walk on the flightline at A.B Won Pat International Airport, Guam, April 24, 2019. Misawa Air Base Airmen and aircraft deployed to Guam for Resilient Typhoon, an exercise designed to strengthen airpower dispersal capabilities within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Chalks out

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Biggs, a 14th Aircraft maintenance squadron crew chief, signs for an F-16 Fighting Falcon’s chalks to be removed at A.B. Won Pat International Airport, Guam, April 24, 2019. Misawa Air Base personnel deployed to Guam in support of Resilient Typhoon, an exercise which provided an opportunity to perform dispersed flight operations, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to respond to any contingency across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Ready to fly

U.S. Air Force Capt. Bryant Tomlin, right, the 35th FW forward deployed commander during Resilient Typhoon, sits in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at A.B. Won Pat International Airport, Guam, April 24, 2019. Misawa Air Base personnel deployed to Guam in support of Resilient Typhoon, an exercise which provided an opportunity to perform dispersed flight operations, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to respond to any contingency across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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