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250131-F-NU460-1065

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jaron Aragon, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon into a hardened aircraft shelter to begin Integrated Combat Turn (ICT) procedures at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. ICTs involve simultaneous refueling, munitions loading, and maintenance inspections, enabling rapid aircraft regeneration to ensure the 35th Fighter Wing maintains continuous combat airpower in support of Indo-Pacific security operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250131-F-NU460-1169

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Phaup, 35th Maintenance Group load crew chief, loads a G-38 Joint Direct Attack Ammunition onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2025. The ability to quickly arm aircraft with precision munitions ensures the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to “Attack to Defend!” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250131-F-NU460-1024

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Phaup, 35th Maintenance Group load crew chief, performs an initial munition inspection for an integrated combat turn (ICT) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan 31, 2025. ICTs involve simultaneous refueling, munitions loading, and maintenance inspections, enabling rapid aircraft regeneration to ensure the 35th Fighter Wing maintains continuous combat airpower in support of Indo-Pacific security operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250129-F-NU460-1973

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Orlin Loving, 35th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance (CATM) trainer, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2025. CATM trainers play a critical role in developing Airmen’s capabilities and precision, reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to attack to defend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250129-F-NU460-1880

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Preston Holladay, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire crew chief, aims an M4 carbine at targets during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2025. The course focus is to enhance Airmen’s capabilities in base defense, rapid response, wartime operations and deterrence against adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250129-F-NU460-1588

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Donald Holmes, 35th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance (CATM) section chief, marks shots on a target at Misawa Air Base, Jan. 29, 2025. CATM trainers play a key role in developing Airmen’s lethality and precision, reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to attack to defend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250129-F-NU460-1585

M4 Carbine ammunition lies on a table during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2025. The course focus is to enhance the capabilities of Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing in base defense, rapid response, wartime operations and deterrence against adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250129-F-NU460-1229

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Donald Holmes, 35th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance (CATM) section chief, speaks with Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle, 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs public affairs journeyman, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2025. Instruction from CATM trainers ensure Airmen meet operational standards, reinforcing mission readiness across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250129-F-NU460-1224

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing review target results with Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) trainers at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2025. Instruction from CATM trainers ensure Airmen meet operational standards, reinforcing mission readiness across the base. Instruction from CATM trainers ensures Airmen meet operational standards, reinforcing mission readiness across the base and enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to defend the U.S. and Japan, deter adversaries, and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250129-F-NU460-1174

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Preston Holladay, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire crew chief, aims an M4 carbine at a target during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2025. The CATM course provided hands-on instruction to ensure Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing meet Air Force standards for weapon handling, accuracy, and safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250129-F-NU460-1150

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Preston Holladay, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire crew chief, aims an M4 carbine at a target during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2025. The CATM course provides hands-on instruction to ensure Airmen meet the standards for weapon handling, accuracy, and safety. This training is vital for maintaining readiness enabling Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing to support peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250129-F-NU460-1017

M4 carbines lie on the ground during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2025. CATM trainers provide expert instruction to ensure Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing remain proficient and ready to effectively defend the U.S. and Japan and deter adversaries in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Briefing the boss

U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel House, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations, talks to Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, right, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. Draughon Range is the premier air-to-ground training site located in Japan, focusing on suppression of enemy air defense air operations. Members of the 35th Fighter Wing and other units throughout the Western Pacific train at the range to focus on SEAD and munition employment, combat search and rescue, and survival, evasion, resistance, and escape, ultimately enhancing the readiness and lethality of U.S. forces in this region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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What a view

A view from the tower at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. Draughon Range is the premier training site in Japan, used to enhance the lethality of U.S. aircraft to include the F-16 Fighting Falcons, C-130J Super Hercules and B-1 Lancer, among many others. These aircraft also train alongside Japan Air Self-Defense Force members, increasing joint and bilateral readiness in order to maintain the defense of Japan. Draughon Range also provides the opportunity for explosive ordnance disposal and survival, evasion, resistance, and escape teams to train and enhance their capabilities by practicing their normal day-to-day operations as well as executing specialty training events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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On the road again

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, showcases Draughon Range to Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, right, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. Draughon range is the premier training site where Misawa’s F-16 Fighting Falcons employ inert munitions and defend against simulated surface-to-air threats. The range is also utilized by many other USFJ units, providing critical training to combat search and rescue, mobility and fighter units throughout Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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What you got there, Chief?

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, looks into a M2A2 aiming scope at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. The M2A2 aiming scope is the back-up scoring system for air-to-ground weapons employment for aircraft such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon and Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35. These jets use the range to enhance the training and readiness of Misawa’s fighter pilots, ensuring Team Misawa maintains its combat readiness and continues its mission of defending Japan and protecting U.S. interests in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Eyes on target

The view inside a M2A2 aiming scope at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. The image depicts the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s impact point when dropping inert munitions. This premier range allows military forces to safely employ inert munitions, enhancing the readiness of Misawa’s F-16 Fight Falcon pilots and other U.S. personnel to maintain the defense of Japan. Draughon Range provides realistic training for pilots by simulating enemy detection and attacks with threat emitters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Observing lethal capabilities

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr., left, the U.S. Forces Japan senior enlisted leader, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, right, the Fifth Air Force command chief, observe the range from a tower at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. Winegardner and Kruzelnick noted the capabilities of the range and the role it plays in the training of the suppression of enemy air defense mission to Misawa aviators, specifically. The SEAD mission requires a pilot’s ability to put bombs on target and defend against surface-to-air missiles to ensure the protection of U.S. assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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