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Flying with our colors

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Brom, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, taxis upon arrival at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, during a week long bilateral aviation training relocation, Sept. 30, 2017. The ATR program is designed to increase operational readiness and interoperability between U.S. and Japan forces, while reducing the impact of training on local communities surrounding Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Stop...in position

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicolas De Wulf, the 13th Fighter Squadron readiness flight commander, signals to a pilot to halt at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Sept 30, 2017. Six F-16s flew down from Misawa AB to participate in a week long bilateral exchange with F-2 pilots. The ATR allowed Airmen to practice deployed contingency operations and execute bilateral training exercises in a geographically different environment alongside the Japan Air Self-Defense Forces 8th Air Wing Mitsubishi F-2s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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EA-18G Growler inspections

U.S. Navy Airman Joaquin Flores, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, performs pre-flight inspections with an EA-18G Growler at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. The VAQ-134 is a part of a Theater Support Package for the Indo-Asia-Pacific region currently deployed to Misawa AB under Commander Task Force 70. Additionally, the unit is one of four EA-18G units capable to deploy within the Pacific Command region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Relaying the message

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Michael Cornes, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, speaks to another EA-18G Growler maintainer while conducting flight operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. More than 200 personnel, accompanied by five Growlers, traveled across the Pacific Ocean from Naval Air Facility Whidbey Island, Washington, as part of a Theater Support Package within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. During their tenure here, F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 35th Fighter Wing will train with EA-18G pilots in efforts to develop integration tactics, techniques and procedures to maintain an electronic attack capability within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Passing the word

U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Andrew Demont, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, speaks to other EA-18G Growler maintainers while conducting flight operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. The VAQ-134 is currently deployed to Misawa AB under Commander Task Force 70 and is a part of a Theater Support Package for the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Glow of the neon lights

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, sits on the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2017. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft and return to its starting point. The F-16s at Misawa AB have suppression enemy air defense capabilities, which are vital to the security and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Unbreakable brotherhood

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, exchange hand signals prior to departure from Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2017. U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, and 35th FW F-16s joined forces to provide more realistic training for both sets of pilots. Typically, F-16 pilots train with simulated assets, which can mask communication and tactical problems that may arise when engaging in a real-world scenario. Training with tangible Growlers allows F-16 pilots to identify and overcome issues that theoretical assets cannot simulate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Up, up and away

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, taxi and take off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2017. In addition to the 12 F-16s, U.S. Navy EA-18Gs pilots, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, flew with the 13 and 14th Fighter Squadron, to enhance readiness and understanding of how the two airframes operate hand-in-hand during real-world missions. The VAQ-134 is currently deployed to Misawa AB from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, as part of a six-month Theater Security Package, which is designed to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Loading Cargo

Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 25, 2017. The Tsuiki Air Base aviation training relocation focuses on training in different geographical locations and cultural environments, while strengthening U.S. and Japan interoperability and combat readiness. This is the first ATR located at Tsuiki AB since 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Okay

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Roddrick Davenport, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics specialist, signals to the forklift operator while unloading an engine removal kit at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. More than 100,000 lbs. was transported from Misawa Air Base, Japan to Tsuiki AB, in support of an aviation training relocation. The ATR is hosted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing focusing on training in different geographical locations and cultural environments while strengthening U.S. and JASDF interoperability and combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Push it

A 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airman pushes a container into position on a C-17 Globemaster III at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 25, 2017. The cargo primarily consisted of equipment for the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, which included engine removal kits, power generators, tools and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Night moves

Airmen begin loading cargo into a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, for the Tsuiki Air Base aviation training relocation at Fukuoka International Airport, Japan, Sept. 27, 2017. The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron redeployment assistance team coordinated transportation of 53 short tons, 2,000 lbs. of cargo and 100 personnel from Misawa AB to Tsuiki AB, using three chalks consisting of a C-17 and 15 contracted national semi-trucks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Teamwork

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force forklift operator unloads an engine removal kit from a semi-truck in preparation for aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. The purpose of an ATR is to focus on training in different geographical locations and cultural environments while strengthening U.S. and Japan alliances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Ready to lift

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nick Ward, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen work together to unload an engine removal kit from a semi-truck at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. More than 100,000 lbs. of cargo was flown over the course of three days to Fukuoka International Airport, then off-loaded and reloaded onto 15 semi-truck bound for Tsuiki AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Popping the line

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Russell Elliott, left, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron aircraft arresting system journeyman, Airman 1st Class Richard Wright, center, a 35th CES aircraft arresting system apprentice, and Senior Airman Kyle Gergel, right, a 35th CES aircraft arresting systems supervisor, test a barrier kit-12 arresting system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2017. Misawa AB is equipped with four sets of BAK-12 arresting systems, providing emergency capabilities if any problems arise during landing after an in-flight emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Clamping down

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Russell Elliott, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron aircraft arresting system journeyman, links a chain back together with a chain puller at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2017. Airmen with barrier maintenance synced two barrier kit-12 arresting systems, which are ground-based braking systems designed for tail-hook equipped aircraft, such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon, in case of an in-flight emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Working through the night

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Richard Wright, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron aircraft arresting system apprentice, works on a barrier kit-12 arresting system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2017. The BAK-12 arresting systems, provides emergency landing capabilities if any problem arises during an in-flight emergency. The capable system’s 65 million foot pounds stopping capacity can be rewound in three to five minutes allowing up to 20 engagements an hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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I will not fail

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Scott Henshaw, a 35th Maintenance Squadron load crew member, ensures all parts are correctly in place on the AGM-88 high speed anti-radiation missile at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2017. The missile is designed to provide day, night, and adverse weather precision strikes against targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Almost got it

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Squadron weapons flight mount an AGM-88 high speed anti-radiation onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2017. The AGM-88 is an all-weather missile system that uses radar homing to improve survivability and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Vroom Vroom

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Beaver, a 35th Maintenance Squadron load crew member drives an MJ-1 jammer with an AGM-88 high speed anti-radiation missile attached at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2017. The missile is designed to provide day, night, and adverse weather precision strikes against targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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