The Hush House: Where Engines are Built

An F-16 Fighting Falcon engine runs at full afterburner at Misawa Air Base, Japan Sept. 18, 2024. Engines are built and repaired at Misawa to support the continuous flying mission of five squadrons across three fighter wings in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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The Hush House: Where Engines are Built

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dayne Leggenhager, 35th Maintenance Group test cell journeyman, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine before a scheduled test at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024. Technicians inspect and test the engines to ensure each one is combat-ready for the defense of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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The Hush House: Where Engines are Built

Members of the Tohoku Five Newspapers Organization pose for a photo during an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine run at full afterburner at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024. The Hush House provides a controlled environment where engines can be tested under various conditions, ensuring they meet the standards required for Misawa’s mission of maintaining air superiority and readiness across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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The Hush House: Where Engines are Built

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jon Barret, 35th Maintenance Group test cell non-commissioned officer in charge, explains the characteristics of the testing chamber to members of the Tohoku Five Newspapers at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024. The purpose of the Hush House is to test repaired engines and ensure they are working properly and safely before reattaching them to an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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The Hush House: Where Engines are Built

An F-16 Fighting Falcon engine is prepared for testing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024. The Hush House provides a controlled environment where engines can be tested under various conditions, ensuring they meet the standards required for Misawa’s mission of maintaining air superiority and readiness across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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The Hush House: Where Engines are Built

Published Sept. 26, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Andre Medina
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --