Night flying ensures 14 FS readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Woriax, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts a pre-flight inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 25, 2015. Crew chiefs work closely with pilots and are the last to touch a jet before takeoff and the first to touch when it lands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Rucker/Released)

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Night flying ensures 14 FS readiness

A 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the runway before a night flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 25, 2015. Night flying is regularly conducted to ensure pilots are prepared to fly in all conditions and environments when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Rucker/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Miklos Preysz, 14th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a night flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 25, 2015. Pilots conduct regular night flying to remain certified and also prepared to perform in all conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Rucker/Released)

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A technical order binder belonging to a crew chief from the 14th Fighter Squadron rests on a fuel cart at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 25, 2015. Technical orders are the guides maintenance personnel use to perform checks on their aircraft to ensure it is in operating condition. Consultation often involves a detailed checklist, giving the crew guidance on what to inspect with their pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick S. Ciccarone/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Miklos Preysz, 14th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs a pre-flight inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 25, 2015. Preysz and his crew chief inspect the aircraft for any discrepancies prior to take off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick S. Ciccarone/Released)

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Night flying ensures 14 FS readiness

An F-16 Fighting Falcon idles in preparation for a night flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 25, 2015. While the jet idles for inspection before taxiing, the pilot and their crew chief perform engine and thruster checks, ensuring the jet’s ability to safely and effectively take off and begin its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick S. Ciccarone/Released)

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Night flying ensures 14 FS readiness

Published March 26, 2015
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Pilots with the 14th Fighter Squadron conducted night flying missions here Mar. 25, 2015. Night flying is regularly performed as a way to ensure pilots have the training required to fly in all conditions and environments. Pilots are required to be combat-ready for rapid deployment and employment in order to meet the challenges of peacetime air sovereignty and wartime air defense. Before takeoff and after landing, pilots work with their crew chiefs to ensure every aspect of the jet is in proper working condition.