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Weapons loaders arm F-16 for combat

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew 10, mount a Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU 31 (v) 3/B during the annual load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2017. The JDAM is a guidance tail kit that converts existing unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, adverse weather "smart" munitions. (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 Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew 10, mount an AIM-120 advanced medium range air-to-air missile during the annual load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2017. The AMRAAM missile is a versatile weapon with operational flexibility in a wide variety of scenarios, including air-to-air and surface-launch engagements. (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 Senior Airman Daniel Miller, the 2-man with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew 3, checks a panel during the annual load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2017. Both quality and speed were judged during the competition by weapons standardization Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Group. (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 Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew 3, carry an AIM-9 Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missile during the annual load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2017. The AIM-9 Sidewinder, is effective in both air-to-air and surface-to-air applications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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I have a dream

As a part of Operation Desert Storm, January – February, 1991, an F-4G Phantom launches a munition as a part of a Suppression of Enemy Air Defense mission during World War II. Since then, Misawa Air Base’s role transformed with the F-16 Fighting Falcon by contributing to Pacific Air Force’s “Rebalance” priority by building peace and prosperity for all nations across the Pacific region. (Courtesy Photo)
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Crew chiefs sustain airpower, presence

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Chung, left, a crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Esteban Ramirez, right, an engines technician, both with the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, perform maintenance underneath an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2016. Several shops from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work with each other to perform their specialized craft on the aircraft. Airmen performed maintenance through engine panels in an F-16, allowing personnel to troubleshoot an engine without removing it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Crew chiefs sustain airpower, presence

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Chapman, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, looks over aircraft forms at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2016. Aircraft forms show all the servicing the aircraft needs as well as any fixes the prior crew performed. Paperwork is important because it identifies the status of the aircraft and determines whether it will fly or not. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Crew chiefs sustain airpower, presence

U.S. Air Force Airman Hoyal Moseley, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, climbs down a ladder at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2016. Crew chiefs perform inspections for the F-16 Fighting Falcon before every flight ensuring pilots are operating a reliable, mission capable aircraft. Inspections include reviewing hydraulic and oil levels as well as general airframe damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Crew chiefs sustain airpower, presence

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Harrison Lei, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, tightens a nose steering potentiometer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2016. Each aircraft is assigned two crew chiefs who oversee the maintenance and flight checks for every mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Crew chiefs sustain airpower, presence

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Byron Cole, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, removes a flathead screwdriver wire harness clamps from an F-16 Fighting Falcon tension strut at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2016. The wire harness controls the speed transducer which ensures the aircraft wheels are turning at the same speed to prevent abrupt turns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Crew chiefs sustain airpower, presence

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Harrison Lei, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, loosens a nose steering potentiometer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2016. The potentiometer uses wires to control the steering of the aircraft. Loosening the nose steering allows maintainers to inspect the wires powering the aircraft landing gear ensuring wires are firmly connected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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US, Japan breaks barriers, reinforces partnership during exchange

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgts. Kenta Okazaki, left, and Narihito Tanaka, right, both 3rd Air Wing avionics technicians, discuss the proper aircraft procedures they would take for a downed aircraft at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2016. Airmen and JASDF service members participated in a bilateral exchange during a surge to gain insight on a deployed operations tempo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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US, Japan breaks barriers, reinforces partnership during exchange

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgts. Narihito Tanaka, left, and Kenta Okazaki, right, speak with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Ransom, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon avionics technician, during surge week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 6, 2016. A surge is a time period where maintenance personnel experience increased operation tempo to simulate a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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US, Japan breaks barriers, reinforces partnership during exchange

U.S. Air Forec Airman 1st Class Glenn Koontz, left, and Senior Airman Corey Robinson, center right, both 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical and environmental technicians, work on an F-16 Fighting Falcon as Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgts. Narihito Tanaka, center left, and Kenta Okazaki, right, sepctate aircraft procedures at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2016. Eight enlisted and two officers from multiple JASDF bases across Northern Japan participated in a bilateral exchange to learn maintenance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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US, Japan breaks barriers, reinforces partnership during exchange

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kostyantyn Morozyuk, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, works with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Tomoyuki Numao, a 3rd Air Wing crew chief, during a "4 Lenses" exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2016. The "4 Lenses" test is a proven personality assessment which helps organizations build understanding of the innate talent and potential of its individuals. Airmen and JASDF members were given a chance to work around language barriers while getting to know each other prior to working together during a bilateral exchange. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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F-16s cannot fly without supply

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel San Pedro, an aircraft parts store apprentice with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, checks the Enterprise Solutions System for a list of requested items at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2016. The system is used for requesting parts between aircraft maintenance and supply personnel. ESS contains a list of every item in stock, as well as a list of items to be pulled for issue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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F-16s cannot fly without supply

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shawn Henry, a flight service center apprentice, left, receives guidance from Airman 1st Class Samuel San Pedro, an aircraft parts store apprentice, both assigned with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, to drive a forklift to pick up an aircraft asset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2016. The shop handles approxmately 5,700 aircraft line items at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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F-16s cannot fly without supply

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel San Pedro, an aircraft parts store apprentice with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, inspects a bin of electric bushings at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2016. Inventory is conducted monthly to ensure all aircraft items are serviceable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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F-16s cannot fly without supply

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel San Pedro, an aircraft parts store apprentice with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, inventories aircraft screws at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2016. All assets are inventoried to keep track of how many parts are on hand and to ensure none have been misplaced. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Patrolling the flight line

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Curtis Campbell, the bird aircraft strike coordinator with the 35th Fighter Wing, watches a bird fly over the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2016. The BASH team is responsible for patrolling the airfield and eliminating any hazards, including bird migration, which could cause problems for takeoffs and landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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