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Lab technicians fuel 35th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ken Leon Guerrero, a fuels laboratory technician with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, looks at previous fuel records at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2017. Fuels technicians perform checks twice a day, ensuring the quality of the fuel is not contaminated. Without fuel, jets could not assist in enhancing our presence in the region by strategically distributing our posture over a wider geographic range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Lab technicians fuel 35th Fighter Wing

Troy Farris, right, a fuels laboratory lead technician with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, pours an ice inhibitor additive at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2017. The ice inhibitor additive prevents water from mixing into the fuel and causing the fuel to freeze in the F-16 Fighting Falcon, which can result in an aircraft crash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Lab technicians fuel 35th Fighter Wing

Jet Propellant 8 fuel goes through a micronic filter at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2017. As the fuel goes through the filter, any particulate matter that is unseen by the human eye will be caught and will be displayed after removing the filter and baking in an oven. For each batch of fuel a gallon sample is processed to search for contaminants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Lab technicians fuel 35th Fighter Wing

Troy Farris, a fuels laboratory lead technician with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, swirls a bottle of Jet Propellant 8 fuel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2017. When swirled, the fuel will separate any particulate matter from the fuel and float to the bottom of the cyclone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Lab technicians fuel 35th Fighter Wing

Troy Farris, left, a fuels laboratory lead technician with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ken Leon Guerrero, right, a fuels laboratory technician with the 35th LRS, draw Jet Propellant 8 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2017. The fuel is checked for particulate matter, which consist of dirt, grime and water levels in the fuel that could negatively affect the F-16 Fighting Falcon flying mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airfield systems Airmen uphold Wild Weasel mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tristan Blake, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, cleans a visibility sensor at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2017. The sensor provides visibility readings to assist in landing. Blake said the systems provide planes the ability to land, take-off and navigate the air space, all to accomplish the main goal of the Air Force—to fly, fight and win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airfield systems Airmen uphold Wild Weasel mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tristan Blake, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, performs a check on an instrument landing system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2017. The ILS provides horizontal and vertical guidance for pilots landing and taking off. Airfield systems technicians periodically perform preventative maintenance inspections on equipment to ensure serviceability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airfield systems Airmen uphold Wild Weasel mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Blackwell, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, climbs an AN/FMQ 19 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2017. The AN/FMQ 19 is an integrated system of weather sensors that measure, collect and disseminate meteorological data to help pilots, weather personnel and air traffic controllers prepare and monitor weather forecasts. By Airfield systems Airmen enable, F-16 Fighting Falcons to contribute to Pacific Air Forces’ mission to deter aggression with allies and maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Asia- Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airfield systems Airmen uphold Wild Weasel mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tristan Blake, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, dials a spectrum analyzer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2017. The spectrum analyzer ensures tactical air navigation system power stays on the correct frequency. The machine also displays various nearby frequencies for Airmen to monitor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airfield systems Airmen uphold Wild Weasel mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tristan Blake, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, opens a radio transmitter front adjustments panel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2017. The panel provides power and frequency modification to the radio transmitters on the flight line. The airfield systems technicians use their capabilities to install and maintain radio frequency communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airfield systems Airmen uphold Wild Weasel mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems section, inspect a localizer antennae at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2017. The antennae transmit signals at different phases for correct modulation. The flight ensures serviceability of airfield systems, which give a multitude of accurate readings to pilots, weather personnel and air traffic controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airfield systems Airmen uphold Wild Weasel mission

Desiccant containers sit attached to an AN/FMQ 19 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2017. The desiccant material absorbs moisture in the air for reading atmospheric pressure, which affects the information displayed to pilots and their instruments. With information received from the AN/FMQ 19s in conjunction with navigational aids, pilots, weather flights and air traffic controllers can safely land F-16 Fighting Falcons during zero-visibility weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa AMC terminal ushers global reach

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mitchell Bloom, a 459th Airlift Squadron defensive carrier service technician from Yokota Air Base, Japan, loads a cargo box into a C-12 Huron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. Whenever there are small equipment transports needed, the 730th Air Mobility Squadron works with qualified carriers to deliver goods between several bases. Depending on various factors, like windspeed, the C-12 can carry various weights and up to 10 passengers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa AMC terminal ushers global reach

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off for a medical evacuation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. The 730th AMS supports an average of eight joint-base missions every week by providing transportation services on request. Medical evacuations are important to Misawa enabling personnel to receive the treatment they need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa AMC terminal ushers global reach

U.S. Air Force civilian contractor, Spencer Flippings, a 730th Air Mobility Squadron airfreight technician, watches his path as he backs up a Tunner 60K-loader at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. The loader is used for transporting cargo up to 60,000 pounds into an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa AMC terminal ushers global reach

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Pekins, a 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief from Kadena Air Base, Japan, connects a tail-stand to a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron out of Kadena, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. The Air Mobility Command's four core mission areas -airlift, air refueling, air mobility and support- aids the Pacific Command mission of enhancing U.S. presence in the region by strategically distributing our posture over a wider geographic range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa AMC terminal ushers global reach

U.S. Air Force Airmen work with the 730th Air Mobility Squadron Operating Location Bravo air terminal ground handling services civilian contractors to connect loading stairs to a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 733rd AMS out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. The 730th AMS terminal works with contractors and provides support during medical evacuations. The aircraft landed at Misawa to retrieve a patient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa AMC terminal ushers global reach

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Churchill, a 35th Maintenance Group transient alert technician, puts blocks in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2017. Several units coordinate with the 730th AMS Operating Location Bravo air terminal ground handling services ensuring it is safe to land without inhibiting the F-16 Fighting Falcon mission at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Weapons loaders arm F-16 for combat

U.S. Air Force load crew 3, right, and load crew 10, members with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Units, stand in front of two F-16 Fighting Falcons before the annual load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2017. For the competition, the Airmen were graded on four categories: loading munitions, a written-test assessment, dress and appearance and a composite tool inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Weapons loaders arm F-16 for combat

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Arborgast, the team chief with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew 10, checks a handheld technical order as his team, Airman 1st Class Hassan Cole, center, and A1C Korey Giffin-Pope, both load crew 10 team members with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, during the annual load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2017. During the competition, load crew team 3 and 10 raced against the clock, and each other, to arm an F-16 Fighting Falcon with one AIM-9 Sidewinder a short-range air-to-air missile, one AIM-120 advanced medium range air-to-air missile, an AGM-88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile and a Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU 31 (v) 3/B. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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