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Inspection is key

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Reineke, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine with a flash light at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2019. Propulsions Airmen previously traveled across the flightline to access spare parts and materials to complete their mission, but now an easily accessible storage unit is just feet away from their shop location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Energizing engines everyday

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Parker, a 113th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsions technician from Joint Base Andrews, Md., repairs an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2019. The Misawa central repair facility provides the U.S. Pacific Air Forces with an in-theater option for repairs and overhaul of the GE F110 engines in support of all PACAF F-16 bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Highlighting Airmen

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Bowen, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, inspects a divergent seal with a flash light at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2019. Propulsion Airmen previously traveled across the flightline to access spare parts and materials to complete their mission, but now an easily accessible storage unit is just feet away from their shop location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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It's all in a day's work

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Mikolajczyk, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2019. The Misawa central repair facility provides the U.S. Pacific Air Force with an in-theater option for repairs and overhaul of the GE F110 engines in support of all PACAF F-16 bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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A peak before the premier

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives a repaint from the Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2019. The aircraft underwent a repaint to extend its service life and maintain combat air power. This jet will be the premier, ceremonial aircraft for the 5th Air Force commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jeremy Garcia)
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Plow truck clears the flight line

Members with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron clear snow off the flight line at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2018. The 35th CES clears the flight line to create a safe environment for F-16s to takeoff and maintain wing readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jeremy Garcia)
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Engineers clear the way for combat air power

Members with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron clear snow off the flight line at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2018. The 35th CES clears the flight line to create a safe environment for F-16s to takeoff and maintain wing readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jeremy Garcia)
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Prepped and ready

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, prepares to taxi onto the runway in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 2018. Struve is a seasoned F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with more than 2,500 flying hours. He also commanded the 13th Fighter Squadron from June 2015 to July 2016 and led them in the opening days of operations reentering Iraq and into Syria as part of OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. B.A. Chase)
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Prepare to taxi

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th FW command chief, prepare to taxi to the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 2018. Struve, a seasoned F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with more than 2,500 flying hours, gave Alsvig a familiarization flight, allowing him to see first hand what pilots endure during a routine flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. B.A. Chase)
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Strapping in

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, straps into an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 2018. Struve is a seasoned F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with more than 2,500 flying hours. He also commanded the 13th Fighter Squadron from June 2015 to July 2016 and led them in the opening days of operations reentering Iraq and into Syria as part of OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. B.A. Chase)
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Sitting in a bird

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, left, the 35th FW command chief, sit in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 2018. Struve, a seasoned F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with more than 2,500 flying hours, gave Alsvig a familiarization flight, allowing him to see first hand what pilots endure during a routine flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. B.A. Chase)
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Sitting still

A helmet bag belonging to U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, lays on the ground at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 2018. "Torch" is Struve's callsign, which is a specalized form of nickname that is used as a substitue for the aviators given name. He gave U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th FW command chief, a familiarization flight allowing him to see the ins and outs of the functions of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. B.A. Chase)
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Taking a ride

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, right, the 35th FW command chief, ride in a truck out to an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 2018. Struve, a seasoned F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with more than 2,500 flying hours, gave Alsvig a familiarization flight. Both Struve and Alsvig have been stationed at Misawa AB three times over their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. B.A. Chase)
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Walking past the panther

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, left, the 35th FW command chief, walk out of the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 2018. Struve, a seasoned F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with more than 2,500 flying hours, gave Alsvig a familiarization flight, allowing him to see first hand what pilots endure during a routine flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. B.A. Chase)
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Resilient Airman

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, installs the lower pin on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. The aircraft-safe maintenance procedures communicate to the rest of the crew the aircraft is cleared to have post-flight maintenance work performed on it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Snow maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, installs a cover on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. Crew chiefs assist Misawa AB’s fighter squadrons by ensuring quality maintenance for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Safe and secure

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, installs an upper pin at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. Crew chiefs play a vital role in ensuring aircraft like the F-16 Fighting Falcon can fly at a moment’s notice. The mission of the 35th Fighter Wing is to protect U.S. interests in the Pacific and defend Japan; deter adversaries through our presence, readiness, and ability to project combat air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Dark and wet maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, removes covers from a storage pocket on the intake cover of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. This task ensures compliance with aircraft-safe maintenance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Maintainer in the snow

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, installs a pitot probe protective cover on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. Airmen ensure the mission goes on, no matter the weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Photojournalist

Rocco Pompa, left, son of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Doyle Pompa, the 35th Operations Group deputy commander, paints with Capt. Jaclyn Dzieciolowski, center, the 35th OG command support staff officer in charge, during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The orphanage encouraged volunteers to bring as many of their children as possible to give the children at the orphanage an opportunity to play with their own small-sized American friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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