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210721-F-VM471-005

Troy Farris, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels lab supervisor, checks a sample of JP-8 fuel for additives and impurities during an alternate receipt capability test at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2021. Misawa Air Base’s primary fuel delivery system is a pipeline connected directly to the Defense Fuel Servicing Point. A tanker truck delivery system is the alternate method of fuel delivery and needs to be tested annually for compliance and proof of concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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210721-F-VM471-004

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Brothers, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels lab tech, collects a sample of JP-8 fuel delivered via tanker truck during an alternate receipt capability test on Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2021. This was the first of two deliveries to Misawa in order to test the proof of concept of an alternative fuel delivery system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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210721-F-VM471-003

Members from the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight watch JP-8 fuel flow through the pipeline system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2021. The JP-8 was delivered via a tanker truck, which serves as an alternate receipt capability if the primary fuel delivery system is damaged due to wartime contingencies or natural disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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210721-F-VM471-002

Two workers from Ueno Yuso Company connect a tanker truck full of JP-8 fuel to a pipeline on Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2021. Misawa Air Base’s primary method of receiving fuel is via a pipeline from the Defense Fuel Servicing Point. The 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron Fuel Management Flight must test this alternate fuel delivery system annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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210721-F-VM471-001

A worker from Ueno Yuso Company prepares to unload JP-8 fuel from a tanker truck during an alternate receipt capability test at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2021. The test is an annual requirement of the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight to determine the ability to meet the base support plan requirements for alternate fuel resupply. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

Airmen with the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) celebrate with their leadership after winning the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. The 13th and 14th AMUs take part in this competition to ensure readiness and proper munitions handling while racing against the clock and opponents. The 14th AMU weapons load crew Airmen won the trophy after being assessed on their performance, time and weapons-load technical abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airman 1st Class Miura Takuho, 3rd Air Wing, armament flight member, receives an award after winning the second quarter “Jammer” driver competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. The competition assessed U.S. and JASDF airmen’s abilities to quickly and properly operate an MJ-1 through driving obstacles in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman 1st Class Moeko Yanagida, 3rd Air Wing, armament flight member, lifts a cup of water while operating an MJ-1 standard lift truck during the second quarter “Jammer” driver competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. During the competition, the participants maneuvered the MJ-1 through cones and uneven terrain, while attempting to carry a cup of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody Hanna, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, weapons load crew member, operates an MJ-1 standard lift truck through cones during the second quarter “Jammer” driver competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. The truck transports, loads and unloads munitions and supplies, and is able to lift approximately 3,000 pounds. The MJ-1, also known as a “Jammer”, has served as the standard U. S. Air Force bomb-loading vehicle since the 1950s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Clayton Conklin, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, weapons load team member, attaches fins to an AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. Weapons load crew Airmen provide safe, reliable and effective aircraft and munitions to remain mission-capable in order to deter our adversaries in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force weapons load team members, from the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, attach an AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon and review technical orders during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. Technical orders are checklists Airmen are required to follow to ensure all procedures are completed properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Myers, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) weapons load team chief, secures a training GBU-31, a guided bomb, to the weapons sub-assembly on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. Load crews from the 13th and 14th AMU take part in this competition, ensuring readiness and proper munitions handling in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Myers, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team chief, tightens screws on a training GBU-31 guided bomb during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. This event aids in enhancing both teams readiness, performance and technical abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Braedon Sauer, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares to load munitions on an F-16 Fighting Falcon, during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. Expert weapons technicians evaluate participants from both teams on various aspects such as safety, accuracy, tool accountability and dress and appearance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Botterill (left), a weapons load team chief, Airmen 1st Class Braedon Sauer (center) and Cole Rounds (right), weapons load team members, from the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, stand in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. It takes three members to prepare the aircraft, checklist the technical orders and attach the weapons onto the aircraft during the load competition as efficiently as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Myers (left), a weapons load team chief, Senior Airmen Victor Odom (center) and Clayton Conklin (right), weapons load team members, from the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, stand in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. These competitions allow teams to test their abilities against one another in quickly preparing mission-ready aircraft to defend against and deter adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Transferring and Translating: Munitions Airmen Break Down Barriers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ayaka Lopez, a 35th MXS Munitions Flight operations supervisor, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) service members inspect various parts from the JASDF F-35 Lighting II egress system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2021. Airmen from the 35th MXS Munitions Flight partnered with JASDF counterparts to begin the demilitarization process for JASDF F-35 egress system components that had reached the end of their life-cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Transferring and Translating: Munitions Airmen Break Down Barriers

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Justin Gibson, a 35th MXS Munitions Flight senior munitions inspector, analyzes serial numbers on Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-35 Lighting II egress system components before shipping them for demilitarization (demil) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2021. The demil process ensures parts are inspected, safely packaged, and shipped to another location where they’ll be repaired for re-use or destroyed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Transferring and Translating: Munitions Airmen Break Down Barriers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ayaka Lopez, a 35th MXS Munitions Flight operations supervisor, conducts accountability on all Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-35 Lighting II egress system components before being delivered to the munitions flight facility at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2021. Lopez, helped conduct the operation effectively by acting as the liaison between the munitions flight and the JASDF team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Transferring and Translating: Munitions Airmen Break Down Barriers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Abraham Reinwand, a 35th MXS Munitions Flight stockpile management crew chief, discuss the loading and demilitarization (demil) process with a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) member at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2021. Once an asset is removed from the F-35 Lighting II, it becomes U.S. property again, prohibiting partner-nations like Japan to facilitate the demil process on their own. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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