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Exercise Gryphon Jet flight

Pilots assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron fly off the Northern Coast of Japan, Aug. 5, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet 10. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. During this exercise formation departure, ship based air traffic control procedures, night vision goggle mountain low level, air intercepts with F/A-18s and tilt-rotor air-to-air refueling with the CV-22 were simulated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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MC-130J soars through the skies

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J soars over the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan off the Northern Coast of Japan, Aug. 5, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet 10. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. During this exercise formation departure, ship based air traffic control procedures, night vision goggle mountain low level, air intercepts with F/A-18s and tilt-rotor air-to-air refueling with the CV-22 were simulated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons and two F/A-18E Super Hornets soar over the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan off the Northern Coast of Japan, Aug. 5, 2020.The U.S. Navy and Air Force conducted joint intergrated training off the coast of Northern Japan. Units and personnel assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Navy Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, and the Air Force 35th FIghter Wing began coordinated operations Aug. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons and two F/A-18E Super Hornets soar over the Northern Coast of Japan, Aug. 5, 2020.The U.S. Navy and Air Force conducted joint intergrated training off the coast of Northern Japan. Units and personnel assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Navy Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, and the Air Force 35th FIghter Wing began coordinated operations Aug. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons and two F/A-18E Super Hornets soar over the Northern Coast of Japan, Aug. 5, 2020.The U.S. Navy and Air Force conducted joint intergrated training off the coast of Northern Japan. Units and personnel assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Navy Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, and the Air Force 35th FIghter Wing began coordinated operations Aug. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron flies over the coast of Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2020.The U.S. Navy and Air Force conducted joint intergrated training off the coast of Northern Japan. Units and personnel assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Navy Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, and the Air Force 35th FIghter Wing began coordinated operations Aug. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to Misawa Air Base, Japan, performs low-level flying during Exercise Forest Thunder 20 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2020. The U.S. Navy and Air Force conducted joint integrated training off the coast of Northern Japan. Units and personnel assigned to the USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, and the 35th Fighter Wing began coordinated operations August 1. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Evan Jones, Electronic Attack Squadron 131 electronic warfare officer, speaks on the radio during combat search and rescue training as part of Exercise Forest Thunder 20 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2020. Jones learned how to execute the proper procedures during a rescue mission in a simulated real-world scenario. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kevin Zamora, 35th Operation Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, teaches U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Evan Jones, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 electronic warfare officer, about combat search and rescue during Exercise Forest Thunder 20 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2020. The training brought together Air Force and Navy personnel in an integrated operation, showcasing the joint force's ability to cooperate on complex multi-domain combat mission sets. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the USS Ronald Reagan, performs combat search and rescue training during Exercise Forest Thunder 20 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2020. The training involved both U.S. Air Force and Navy assets to conduct combat search and rescue, air defense, and many other types of simulations utilizing the premier air-to-ground training site. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Phase team inspections

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection section inspect an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2020. The 35th MXS Phase Inspection section Airmen thoroughly inspect and identify discrepancies before they become big problems, allowing Misawa jets to be at the ready for the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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FO lookover

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sebastian Colon, a 35th Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection section journeyman, checks for foreign objects in the F-16 Fighting Falcon to ensure no pieces of metal were left behind at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2020. A standard 400-hour phase inspection takes eight duty days. The F-16 spends two days in the fuel barn and six days in the phase dock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Gear lube application

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sebastian Colon, a 35th Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection section journeyman, applies gear lube to the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2020. To ensure the aircraft is in the best condition at the end of phase maintenance, the team also works closely with the other flightline shops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Drag brace installation

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Smith, a 35th Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection section journeyman, installs a drag brace at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2020. The phase dock will normally handle 24 to 26 aircraft each fiscal year. This year 22 phase inspections have already been completed with two aircraft currently in the process of being double docked, or inspected simultaneously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Honing in

U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Japanese Air Self- Defense Force pilots attend a brief in preparation for an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This is Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class China Shock)
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"Elephant Walk"

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participate in an “Elephant Walk” at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Front row view

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participate in an “Elephant Walk” at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Take off to the skies

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over a U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18G during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. This exercise allows 35th Operations Group intelligence Airmen, and the U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 209 (VAQ-209) to integrate at a classified level. This coordination and sharing of training and operational tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs) is extremely helpful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Briefing the boss

U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel House, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations, talks to Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, right, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. Draughon Range is the premier air-to-ground training site located in Japan, focusing on suppression of enemy air defense air operations. Members of the 35th Fighter Wing and other units throughout the Western Pacific train at the range to focus on SEAD and munition employment, combat search and rescue, and survival, evasion, resistance, and escape, ultimately enhancing the readiness and lethality of U.S. forces in this region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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What a view

A view from the tower at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. Draughon Range is the premier training site in Japan, used to enhance the lethality of U.S. aircraft to include the F-16 Fighting Falcons, C-130J Super Hercules and B-1 Lancer, among many others. These aircraft also train alongside Japan Air Self-Defense Force members, increasing joint and bilateral readiness in order to maintain the defense of Japan. Draughon Range also provides the opportunity for explosive ordnance disposal and survival, evasion, resistance, and escape teams to train and enhance their capabilities by practicing their normal day-to-day operations as well as executing specialty training events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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