Misawa maintains operational readiness

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Tech. Sgt. Justin Aguilar, 35th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, plots out an area of containment during a training exercise June 15. Training exercises are held periodically throughout the year to maintain operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

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Misawa maintains operational readiness

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Capt. Reid Touchberry, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron exercise evaluation team member, evaluates the response team's performances during a training exercise June 15. As experts in their field, EET members help design training scenarios and evaluate how participants respond to those scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

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Misawa maintains operational readiness

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – The emergency response medical team receives a situation brief from Master Sgt. Randall Swisher, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department superintendent, during a training exercise June 15. Routine training exercises allow different agencies to practice and refine coordinated responses to various scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

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Misawa maintains operational readiness

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron complete a training scenario June 15. During training exercises, Airmen practice following proper checklists and procedures for a variety of scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

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Misawa maintains operational readiness

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Jack Williams, 35th Maintenance Squadron, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon one final time before flight June 15. Crew chiefs are responsible for all maintenance on the jet, ensuring it is operationally ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

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Misawa maintains operational readiness

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Donald Slayton, 35th Maintenance Squadron, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs final checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before approving it as operationally ready to fight June 15. To maintain operational readiness, crew chiefs conduct routine inspections on the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

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Misawa maintains operational readiness

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Donald Slayton, 35th Maintenance Squadron, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs final checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before approving it as ready to fly June 15. Inspections are necessary to maintain operational readiness of the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla)

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Misawa trains to maintain readiness

Published June 16, 2011

Misawa maintains operational readiness

Misawa maintains operational readiness

Misawa maintains operational readiness

Misawa maintains operational readiness

Misawa maintains operational readiness

Misawa maintains operational readiness

Misawa maintains operational readiness