Two U.S. Air Force Airmen perform maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft May 01, 2012 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Just like the F-16s they maintain, Misawa's Airmen perform their duty in all weather conditions at all hours of the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield/Released)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anthony Liebert, 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics production supervisor, forms a bunker with sandbags during Phase 1 of the operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2012. Phase 1 during an operational readiness exercise evaluates the base’s ability to prepare and deploy personnel, equipment and support assets to a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)

U.S. Air Force Airman Tae Kang, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron augmentee, loads baggage onto a truck during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2012. Airmen at Misawa participate in exercises to maintain their operational readiness capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)

35th Logistics Readiness Squadron augmentees move baggage during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2012. OREs are used to evaluate the operational capability and effectiveness of the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Deshun Scott, right, 35th Force Support Squadron, checks identification on Staff Sgt. Ross Burns, left, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, as he processes through the personnel deployment function line portion of an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2012. The 35th Fighter Wing is currently going through an operational readiness exercise to test their ability to deploy personnel, equipment and support assets to a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Zoe Reeves, right, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge passenger travel, records the total weight of Capt. Daniel Connors, left, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, as he processes through a personnel deployment function line portion of an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2012. The purpose of the exercise is to test the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to generate aircraft and deploy combat power anywhere they are asked to deploy to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Blake, left, 35th Aerospace Medicine Squadron public health, processes Airman 1st Class Armanni Thompson, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, through the personnel deployment function line portion of an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2012. The PDF is the final check ensuring all deploying airmen’s paperwork and medical records are complete and up-to-date before leaving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Meliza Duplantis, right, 35th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, processes Airman Harper Le, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, through the personnel deployment function line portion of an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2012. This is Misawa’s first ORE of 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

An Airman assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon for an end-of-runway inspection at Misawa Air Base, Japan during an operational readiness exercise April 28, 2012. EOR inspections are performed to ensure munitions are properly attached to aircraft and ensure they are secure prior to taking off. Although the wing simulated launching several fighters, the purpose of the exercise is to demonstrate the wing’s ability to quickly generate war-ready aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Kenna Jackson)

Six F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft are seen lined up across the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan during an operational readiness exercise April 28, 2012. During Phase 1 of the exercise, pilots and flightline maintainers assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing simulated launching several jets to show how the wing can quickly deploy war-fighting assets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Kenna Jackson)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Frazer, left, and Staff Sgt. Richard Blake, 35th Aerospace Medicine Squadron public health technicians, process Airmen through the personnel deployment function line during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2012. The purpose of the PDF process is to ensure Airmen have pre-deployment paperwork accomplished prior to supporting contingencies abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen process through the personnel deployment function line during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2012. The purpose of the exercise is to test the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to deploy personnel, equipment and support assets to a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)

Airmen from the 35th Communication Squadron complete a post-attack reconnaissance sweep during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2012. After simulated attacks, Airmen train by searching immediate areas for unexploded ordinance and rendering aid to injured personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Palermo, 35th Communication Squadron messaging services technician, checks a prepositioned M8 chemical detection paper during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan April 30, 2012. The ORE provides training scenarios that help Airmen hone their skills for a war-time environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson, Released)

U.S. Air Force Airman Adrian Askew, left, and Senior Airman Diandre Zachary, center, 35th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, prepare to apprehend a simulated non-compliant suspect during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2012. This exercise gave law enforcement Airmen an opportunity to practice maintaining security around the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

U.S. Air Force Airman Adrian Askew, left, and Senior Airman Diandre Zachary, right, 35th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, apprehends a simulated aggressor during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2012. The exercise tested the reaction and response of the 35 SFS Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Stevens, 35th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, leads his military working dog Karo around a vehicle during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2012. The exercise scenario helped prepare 35 SFS Airmen to engage dangerous and unpredictable situations that require immediate law enforcement actions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Diandre Zachary, 35th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, detains a simulated aggressor during the operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2012. The exercise allowed Airmen to demonstrate their ability to regain control of a gate runner scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

U.S. Airmen from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance squadrons unload an AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile from an F-16 Fighting Falcon Aircraft during phase 1 of an operational readiness inspection at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2012. OREs evaluate Airmen on their mission readiness in preparation for real-world deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Derek Pascoe, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew team chief, unloads an AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile from an F-16 Fighting Falcon Aircraft in preparation for phase 2 of an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2012. OREs test the combat readiness of the wing and its ability to execute assigned missions and tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Morgan, left, and Airman 1st Class Casey Nicholson, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, prepare to tow an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2012. The purpose of the exercise is to demonstrate the wing's ability to quickly generate and employ war-ready aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb/Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2012. The purpose of the exercise is to demonstrate and evaluate the wing's ability to quickly generate and employ war-ready aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb/Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron finish piecing together a mat used to cover simulated runway damage during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2012. The purpose of the exercise is to demonstrate the wing's ability to quickly generate war-ready aircraft. Operational readiness exercises help Airmen develop skills needed in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb/Released)

U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron drag simulated victims out of a burning building during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2012. OREs help Airmen develop skills needed in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Osada, left, and Airman 1st Class Jeremy Stephens, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, communicate with other firefighters inside a simulated burning building during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2012. OREs help Misawa's Airmen stay prepared and ready to fight in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Barnes, 35th Maintenance Squadron Fuel System journeyman, performs duties in full mission oriented protective posture gear during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 01, 2012. The purpose of conducting OREs is to maintain readiness and stay prepared to perform duties in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay/Released)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarah Taber, right, 35th Medical Group, writes down the diagnosis of simulated patient Staff Sgt. Sean O'Neill, 35th Maintenance Squadron, during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2012. Air Force medics hone their skills to provide combat casualty care in deployed environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erica Shearer, 35th Medical Group, treats simulated patient Staff Sgt. John Cates, 35th Maintenance Operations Squadron, during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2012. The ORE is designed to test Airmen's ability to survive and operate in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Walima Cure, left, 35th Medical Group, takes an X-ray of simulated patient Tech. Sgt. Eberhard Riebe, 35th Maintenance Operations Squadron, during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2012. Treatment given to an injured servicemember within the first hour after an attack exponentially increases the member's chances of making a full recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Barnes, left, raises his arms so Airman 1st Class Tyler Mosholder can perform a buddy inspection of Barnes' gas mask and hood during an operational readiness exercise May 01, 2012 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Barnes and Mosholder are 35th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems technicians. OREs help Misawa's Airmen stay prepared and ready to fight in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield/Released)