Pilot waits for instruction

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Sydney Shephard, 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, waits for instructions from a crew chief for run-up procedures at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. The coordination between weapons loaders, crew chiefs and fuels specialists reduces aircraft downtime, maximizing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to maintain air superiority in dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Airman loads ammunition onto a F-16

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Phaup, 35th Maintenance Group load crew chief, loads a G-38 Joint Direct Attack Ammunition onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2025. The ability to quickly arm aircraft with precision munitions ensures the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to “Attack to Defend!” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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  • Pilot waits for instruction

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    U.S. Air Force Capt. Sydney Shephard, 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, waits for instructions from a crew chief for run-up procedures at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. The coordination between weapons loaders, crew chiefs and fuels specialists reduces aircraft downtime, maximizing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to maintain air superiority in dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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  • Airman loads ammunition onto a F-16

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    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Phaup, 35th Maintenance Group load crew chief, loads a G-38 Joint Direct Attack Ammunition onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2025. The ability to quickly arm aircraft with precision munitions ensures the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to “Attack to Defend!” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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35th Fighter Wing conducts Integrated Combat Turn

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --  

 ICTs involve simultaneous refueling, munitions loading, and maintenance inspections, enabling rapid aircraft regeneration to ensure the 35th Fighter Wing maintains continuous combat airpower in support of Indo-Pacific security operations.

Airman inspects a wing weapons pylon

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Connor Reid, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew member, inspects a wing weapons pylon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. These inspections ensure stations are serviceable prior to loading munitions, enabling a quick load and rapid aircraft turnaround to enhance the 35th Fighter Wing’s operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Airman inspects a wing weapons pylon

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Connor Reid, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew member, inspects a wing weapons pylon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. These inspections ensure stations are serviceable prior to loading munitions, enabling a quick load and rapid aircraft turnaround to enhance the 35th Fighter Wing’s operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Airman marshals an F-16

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jaron Aragon, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon into a hardened aircraft shelter to begin Integrated Combat Turn (ICT) procedures at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. ICTs involve simultaneous refueling, munitions loading, and maintenance inspections, enabling rapid aircraft regeneration to ensure the 35th Fighter Wing maintains continuous combat airpower in support of Indo-Pacific security operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Airman performs an initial munition inspections

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Phaup, 35th Maintenance Group load crew chief, performs an initial munition inspection for an integrated combat turn (ICT) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan 31, 2025. ICTs involve simultaneous refueling, munitions loading, and maintenance inspections, enabling rapid aircraft regeneration to ensure the 35th Fighter Wing maintains continuous combat airpower in support of Indo-Pacific security operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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