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Vader taxis off

A U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18Gs taxis down the runway during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. During PAC Weasel, the desired learning objectives are created by the tactical experts within all the participating units and because of the mission planning activities, execution and debrief produce more tactical and beneficial lessons learned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Growlers on the prowl

Five U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18Gs sit on the flightline during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. The objective of this exercise was to integrate U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force assets to simulate the suppression of enemy air defenses as one cohesive unit, which consisted of 21 aircraft, 16 F-16 Fighting Falcons, four Boeing EA-18G Growlers and a Boeing P-8 Poseidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Joint training

An EA-18G Growler from the Star Warriors of VAQ-209 sits ready to fly next to an F-16CM from the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan. VAQ-209 and the 13th & 14th Fighter Squadrons have recently been conducting suppression of enemy air defense training exercises to increase joint readiness and be ready to Fight Tonight! VAQ-209 is the US military's only reserve electronic attack squadron and is currently forward deployed to the INDOPACOM AOR in support of forward presence and stability operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Peter Scheu)
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Time to get out

U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Dickins, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and squadron flight safety officer, sits in the cockpit of an F-16 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Established as the 313th Bombardment Squadron during World War II, the 13th FS pioneered the Wild Weasel mission during the Vietnam War. In 1972, the 13th FS adopted a black Asian leopard named Eldridge and became known as the “Panther Pack.” On June 1, 1985, the squadron activated at Misawa Air Base flying for the 432nd and 35th Operations Groups. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Marshal them in

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Juan Humenez, a unit tactical aircraft maintainer, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Tactical aircraft maintenance specialists ensure every component of the aircraft is maintained to the standards. They ensure the aircraft are ready to fly at a moment’s notice so pilots can safely and effectively complete their mission. Even amidst current policy restrictions due to COVID-19, the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of projecting combat air power and defending the U.S. and Japan is still moving forward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Time to go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Greyshock, a 13th Fighter Squadron avionics systems journeyman, speaks into a radio headset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Avionics specialists require attention to detail since proper maintenance can mean the difference between mission success and failure. Part of their job consists of helping make quick fixes to jets to ensure they are available for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Go panthers

U.S. Air Force Capt. Reese Black, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and chief of mobility, throws up the “panther paw” at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Airmen with the 13th FS and 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit display the “panther paw” hand sign as homage to Eldridge, the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron’s pet panther, during the Vietnam War, now represented as the official mascot of the 13th FS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Breaking off

Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. In an air combat role, the F-16's maneuverability and combat radius exceeds all potential threat fighter aircraft. It can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low-flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Duo taxi

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi down the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. During Operation Allied Force, U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters flew a variety of missions, including the suppression of enemy air defense, offensive counter air, defensive counter air, close air support and forward air controller missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Can you hear me?

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Greyshock, a 13th Fighter Squadron avionics systems journeyman, talks to Capt. Reese Black, the 13th FS chief of mobility, via radio headset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air and air-to-surface attacks. Airmen are working around the clock ensuring aircraft are ready for flight training operations in order to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Air superiority continues

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point. This F-16 belongs to the 14th Fighter Squadron, assigned to Misawa AB in 1994. Their emblem is the Fighting Samurai. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan White, left, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Jeannine Schloissnig, right, an essential oils class participant, smell lavender oil during an essential oils class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2019. The goal of the event was for members to connect with each other based on similar interests and fortify the social pillar of their Comprehensive Airman Fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan White, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, tests his new lavender oil roller on his wrist during an essential oils class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2019. White, along with eight other attendees received free oil samples and talked with each other, hearing stories of how others used oils in their home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Items to make essential oil rollers sits on a table during an essential oils class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2019. The class offered education on three different oils—lavender, lemon and peppermint—and their uses. Community members met new people and socialized, building on their Comprehensive Airman Fitness pillars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Alice Mizer, a Misawa area language instructor and essential oils guide, introduces herself during an essential oils class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2019. Nine attendees came together and learned how to make a mixture of lavender, lemon or peppermint rollers as well as “poopouri” spray, which is used to extinguish bad bathroom smells. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Alice Mizer, a Misawa area language instructor and essential oils guide, gives a brief summary of an essential oils class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2019. The 35th Fighter Wing public affairs community engagement office hosted the event in order to build connections among installation members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman with the 601st Squadron, Airspace Waring Control Wing reads an English worksheet to his classmates at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2019. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, coordinated with the unit to set up English classes strengthening communication between the 601st SQ and 610th ACF. He expanded his reach of English teaching by working with the Misawa International Center to conduct off-base classes to Misawa City locals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Ryouta Sakai, left, a 601st Squadron, Airspace Warning Control Wing operator and Airman 1st Class Taichi Imura, center, a 601st SQ AWC Wing dispatcher, receive assistance from U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, right, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, during an English class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2019. Raley said his English classes help break down language barriers between the two teams, enabling them to work more cohesively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen with the 601st Squadron, Airspace Warning Control Wing, listens to U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, as he teaches an English class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2019. Raley regularly taught English classes on and off base, this being one of the many reasons he won the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association award for 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, left, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, receives the 2019 Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association award from Japan Air Self-Defense Force Ret. Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki, the JAAGA president, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2019. Raley received the award for continuously bolstering the U.S.-Japan alliance on and off base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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