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Fifth Air Force leadership visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Burton Field, Fifth Air Force commander, taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft after a flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb.17, 2012. Field is a command pilot with more than 3,400 flying hours in the F-16 and F-22 Raptor aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)
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Fifth Air Force leadership visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Burton Field, Fifth Air Force commander, steps into an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during a visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb.17, 2012. Field was commissioned in 1979 after graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)
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Computers, jets and generators: specialists make the AMU

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Nolan, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics specialist, inspects the fire control radar on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 15, 2012. The radar is located at the nose of the aircraft behind the radome. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)
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Computers, jets and generators: specialists make the AMU

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edward Szymanski, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electro-environmental specialist, inspects the environmental control system turbine on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 15, 2012. The ECS is essential for the proper operation of avionics systems as well as provide a comfortable environment for the pilot to operate in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)
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Computers, jets and generators: specialists make the AMU

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shawn Barrett, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion specialist NCO in charge, steers an engine under an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 15, 2012. The responsibility of an engine specialist is to make sure the F-16 engine operates well, schedule maintenance and replace parts of an engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)
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‘Pro-supers’: conductors of the flightline orchestra

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Airman 1st Class Mark Ward, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, checks hydraulic pressure gages on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a systems check here, Jan. 24. This process is necessary to ensure pilots and their aircraft launch and return safely after every mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Kenna Jackson)
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‘Pro-supers’: conductors of the flightline orchestra

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Master Sgt. Bruce Wark, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit production superintendent, signs an exceptional release on a F-16 Fighting here, Jan. 24. An exceptional release is a certification from the production superintendent that the aircraft is mission capable. Prior to take off, aircraft is inspected several times to ensure the pilot is safe during his flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Kenna Jackson)
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F-16 upgrades increase mission readiness

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Mike Venson, Lockheed Martin avionics technician, checks systems on an F-16 Fighting Falcon after it received upgrades here, Jan. 27. Misawa's F-16s are undergoing several upgrades that will improve their lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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F-16 upgrades increase mission readiness

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon receives upgrades here, Jan. 27. Upgrades to the F-16s include an Onboard Oxygen Generation Systems, Beyond Line of Sight Communications, and Embedded Global Positioning and Inertial Navigation Systems. These systems will improve the lethality of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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F-16 upgrades increase mission readiness

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Lockheed Martin employees install upgrades to an F-16 Fighting Falcon here, Jan. 27. Upgrades to the Misawa fleet started September 2011 and are scheduled to be finished by October 2012. These systems will improve the lethality of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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Inspectors check wing's ability to go to war

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan - Airman 1st Class Joseph Campbell, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an operational readiness inspection here Dec. 8. Pacific Air Forces Inspector General is evaluating the war fighting capability of Misawa's airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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Misawa airmen showcase skills during inspection

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Staff Sgt. Paul Livaudais, left, and Airman 1st Class John Palen 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, load munitions on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an operational readiness inspection here Dec. 5. The Pacific Air Forces Inspector General Team will spend the next couple of days evaluating the war fighting abilities of Misawa’s airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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Practice makes perfect, Misawa Airmen prepare for ORI

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Staff Sgt. Ryan Hall, left, and Staff Sgt. Nathan Bolander, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, work on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an operational readiness exercise here Nov.9. The 35th Fighter Wing is going through rehearsed procedures, during a base ORE, to train for the operational readiness inspection next month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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Practice makes perfect, Misawa Airmen prepare for ORI

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Staff Sgt. Nathan Bolander, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, works on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an operational readiness exercise here Nov.9. The 35th Fighter Wing is going through rehearsed procedures, during a base ORE, to train for the operational readiness inspection next month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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Practice makes perfect, Misawa Airmen prepare for ORI

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan - Tech. Sgt. Jacob Cedillo, front, and Airman 1st Class Genevieve Ramsey, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, work on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an operational readiness exercise here Nov.9. The 35th Fighter Wing is going through rehearsed procedures, during a base ORE, to train for the operational readiness inspection next month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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Practice makes perfect, Misawa Airmen prepare for ORI

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Capt. Nicholas Edwards, 14th Fighter Squadron, buckles his harness in preparation for a flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon, during an operational readiness exercise here, Nov. 9. The 35th Fighter Wing is going through rehearsed procedures, during a base ORE, to train for the operational readiness inspection next month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Kenna Jackson)
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Practice makes perfect, Misawa Airmen prepare for ORI

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Members of the 35th Maintenance Squadron fuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an operational exercise here Nov. 8. The 35th Fighter Wing is preparing for an operational readiness inspection in December. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)
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Practice makes perfect, Misawa Airmen prepare for ORI

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan - U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Kimmell, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, checks his technical orders while working on a F-16 Fighting Falcon during an operational readiness exercise here Nov. 5. The 35th Fighter Wing is currently going through an ORE in preparation for an operational readiness inspection in December. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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End-of-runway inspection ensures safe flying

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan - An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off after their end-of-runway inspection here Oct. 26. The purpose of EOR is to arm the munitions on the jet and ensure it is safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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End-of-runway inspection ensures safe flying

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Butzin, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, completes final checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the end-of-runway inspection here Oct. 26. The purpose of EOR is to arm the munitions on the jet and ensure it is safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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