Suit Up and Soar: 14th Fighter Squadron Readies for Flight

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  • By Airman 1st Class Andre Medina
  • 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Wesley Haygood, 14th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, sews a component of an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot’s oxygen mask

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Wesley Haygood, 14th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, sews a component of an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot’s oxygen mask at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2025. Routine maintenance of flight equipment ensures pilots are properly outfitted with the mission-essential gear required for safe and effective flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Wesley Haygood, 14th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, sews a component of an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot’s oxygen mask

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Wesley Haygood, 14th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, sews a component of an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot’s oxygen mask at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2025. Routine maintenance of flight equipment ensures pilots are properly outfitted with the mission-essential gear required for safe and effective flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Connor Schumacher, 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepares for a pre-flight check with Senior Airman Gage Dillon, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief.

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Connor Schumacher, 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepares for a pre-flight check with Senior Airman Gage Dillon, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2025. Close coordination between pilots and crew chiefs ensures aircraft are safe, mission-ready, and cleared for launch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Connor Schumacher, 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, conducts a pre-flight inspection.

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Connor Schumacher, 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, conducts a pre-flight inspection at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2025. Consistent training enables F-16 pilots to maintain peak proficiency, adapt to evolving threats, and execute missions with precision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis on the flightline

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2025. Pilots from the 14th Fighter Squadron conduct frequent training flights to maintain proficiency and support daily operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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