Misawa Airmen exercise strength through air power

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi to the runway during an exercise, June 22. The 35th Fighter Wing is engaged in a week-long exercise, simulating a variety of scenarios in a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Misawa Airmen exercise strength through air power

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Patrick Cannon, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons loader, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for weapons systems during an exercise, June 22. The 35th Fighter Wing is engaged in a week-long exercise, simulating a variety of scenarios in a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Misawa Airmen exercise strength through air power

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Airman Alexia Bailey, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons loader, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for weapons systems during an exercise, June 22. The 35th Fighter Wing is engaged in a week-long exercise, simulating a variety of scenarios in a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Misawa Airmen exercise strength through air power

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airmen from the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon for flight during an exercise, June 22. The 35th Fighter Wing is engaged in a week-long exercise, simulating a variety of scenarios in a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Misawa Airmen exercise strength through air power

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Patrick Cannon, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons loader, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for weapons systems during an exercise, June 22. The 35th Fighter Wing is engaged in a week-long exercise, simulating a variety of scenarios in a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Nicholas Douglas, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons loader, guides a MHU-83 jammer into place to download a AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile during a training exercise June 22. Airmen at Misawa are participating in a week-long exercise designed to test their ability to survive and operate in a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Patrick Cannon, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team chief, references a checklist during a training exercise June 22. The 35th Fighter Wing is engaged in a week-long exercise, simulating a variety of scenarios in a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Patrick Cannon, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team chief, secures a AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile to a MHU-83 jammer for transportation during a training exercise June 22. The MHU-83 jammer is a self-propelled munitions handling unit with a diesel driven hydrostatic system also supplying the lift boom functions of lift, yaw, tilt, and roll rated to 7,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Nicholas Douglas, Staff Sgt. Patrick Cannon and Senior Airman Alexia Bailey, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons loaders, transport an AIM-9 Sidewinder to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a training exercise June 22. The exercise tested Airmen's ability to survive and operate in a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Patrick Cannon, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team chief, performs a pre-flight inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a training exercise June 22. During the training exercise, Airmen practice operating in a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Patrick Cannon, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team chief, ensures an AIM-9 Sidewinder is secured during a training exercise June 22. Airmen at Misawa are participating in a week-long exercise designed to test their ability to survive and operate in a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

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Misawa Airmen exercise strength through air power

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis to the runway during a training exercise June 22. The 35th Fighter Wing is engaged in a week-long exercise, simulating a variety of scenarios in a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

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Misawa Airmen exercise strength through air power

Published June 22, 2011