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Introductions with a smile

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, right, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, greets Chief Master Sgt. Fredrick Little, center, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent and Capt. Gabriel Byrd, left, the 13th AMU officer in charge, during his first visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2017. Martinez leads all U.S. forces within Japan and is charged to foster better working and personal relationships with USFJ’s Japanese host nation partners. During his visit, he received an insider’s look into the 35th Fighter Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Marshaling the 5th AF commander

A U.S. Air Force 35th Maintenance Squadron transient alert Airman marshals a CH-12 Huron with Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, the U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, onboard at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2017. During his visit, Martinez toured various agencies throughout the installation, applauding Team Misawa Airmen on their hard work and dedication to strengthening bilateral partnerships with Japan while maintaining the “fight tonight” mentality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Team Misawa runners improve fitness one step at a time

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gerard Tilley, the 35th Maintenance Group education and training manager, runs during a marathon at the Nakuidake Trail Festival in Shichinohe, Japan, May 21, 2017. Tilley began his running career in 2008 when he decided to make a healthy change to his life during his time at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. After arriving at Misawa, he joined the Misawa Flyers Running group, who meet weekly. (Courtesy photo)
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Team Misawa runners improve fitness one step at a time

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gerard Tilley, the 35th Maintenance Group education and training manager, poses for a photo during the 2015 Tokyo Marathon in Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 22, 2015. Tilley has received 19 medals and has even completed an ultra-marathon, requiring him to run a 100K. (Courtesy Photo)
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F-16 receives systems upgrades, boost tactical power

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sonethasinh Sayasaeng, a 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, installs the M7.1 upgrade to an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2017. The M7.1 changes the way the aircraft physically interfaces with the pilot. Multiple changes to hands on throttle and stick functionality will enable pilots to more effectively use the display while keeping their hands on the controls of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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F-16 receives systems upgrades, boost tactical power

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sonethasinh Sayasaeng, a 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for an M7.1 upgrade at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2017. The upgrade will provide pilots with more tactical information to be applied to dynamic missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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F-16 receives systems upgrades, boost tactical power

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sonethasinh Sayasaeng, left, shows Airman 1st Class Talon Cotterman, right, both 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics technicians, how to begin the M7.1 upgrade to an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2017. Both aircraft maintenance unit personnel are working together to simultaneously phase the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons’ fleet into the new upgrade by Aug. 1, enabling emerging pilots to receive a finer quality of training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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F-16 receives systems upgrades, boost tactical power

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sonethasinh Sayasaeng, left, shows Airman 1st Class Talon Cotterman, right, both 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics technicians, how to install the M7.1 upgrade to an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2017. Misawa is receiving the M7.1, an avionics system upgrade, to further enhance the fleet’s readiness, situational awareness and tactical capabilities, ensuring Misawa provides the highest level of stability in the Indo-Asia- Pacific region and peace of mind for our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Welding Weasels; 35th MXS mend Falcon mission

Slag sits on a steel bar at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, 2017. Slag consists of all the impurities left over from heated metal. Airmen scrub away the substance with a wire brush and make final touches on the weld if needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Welding Weasels; 35th MXS mend Falcon mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elfie Diltz, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology technician, scrubs away slag from a steel bar at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, 2017. Slag consist of all the impurities left over from heated metal. The substance remains on the surface which is brushed away with a wired brush after a weld. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Welding Weasels; 35th MXS mend Falcon mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elfie Diltz, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology technician, welds steel bars together at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, 2017. Once Airmen have arrived to Misawa, they are given one year to complete their certifications work on aircraft. After receiving credentials, they work to further their welding skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Welding Weasels; 35th MXS mend Falcon mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elfie Diltz, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology technician, welds on an acorn table at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, 2017. The table is made with a special coating to prevent hot metals from sticking to its surface and includes numerous slots for users to fasten parts while working. The shop makes the F-16 Fighting Falcon mission continue by providing fixes to aircraft parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Welding Weasels; 35th MXS mend Falcon mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elfie Diltz, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology technician, turns a wire speed dial at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, 2017. The dial controls how fast it feeds metal into a CP-300 gas metal arc welder, providing extra material to bind other parts together. The flight repairs metal for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, ensuring its power projection across the Indo-Asian Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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