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Wild Weasel of the Week: Staff Sgt. Donovan Kroeplin

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Donovan Kroeplin, 35th Maintenance Squadron munitions inspector, uses spray paint to label ammunition cans at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2015. Kroeplin maintains and reconditions munitions, equipment and storage facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)
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Wild Weasel of the Week: Staff Sgt. Donovan Kroeplin

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Donovan Kroeplin, 35th Maintenance Squadron munitions inspector, poses in front a supply of munitions at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2015. As a munitions inspector, Kroeplin’s duties include receiving, identifying, inspecting and storing munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)
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Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Brandon J. Beckford

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon J. Beckford, 35th Security Forces Squadron security and response team leader, poses for a photo in front of the main gate at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2015. Beckford’s daily mission is to protect the people, property and resources at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Rucker/Released)
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Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Brandon J. Beckford

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon J. Beckford, 35th Security Forces Squadron security and response team leader, uses a Light Detection and Ranging speed gun to accurately pinpoint the speed of a vehicle in traffic at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2015. Beckford’s duties include security patrol, conducting investigations, tactical drills, and securing crime scenes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Rucker/Released)
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Shepherd fixes landing gear

Senior Airman Rodney Shepherd, 35th Maintenance Squadron, repairs a landing gear system for an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2015. Shepherd works in the hydraulics systems back shop, where they maintain F-16 systems including landing gear systems, brakes and flight controls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Hydro duo fixes landing gear

Senior Airman Rodney Shepherd, left, and Staff Sgt. Brian Argenti, 35th Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems maintainers, repair an F-16 Fighting Falcon's landing gear system March 31, 2015, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. As back shop maintainers, the duo repairs parts brought to them from crew chiefs on the flightline. Once a part is repaired, it is qualified for use on any F-16 across the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Argenti reviews a techinical order

Staff Sgt. Brian Argenti, 35th Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems craftsman, reviews a technical order during maintenance March 31, 2015, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Argenti repaired an F-16 Fighting Falcon's landing gear system, one of the common jobs of within the hydro back shop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Tools are prepped for maintenance

A maintainer from the 35th Maintenance Squadron prepares tools for maintenance on a landing gear system March 31, 2015, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Hydraulics systems maintainers completed more than 30 landing gear overhauls for F-16 Fighting Falcons at Misawa during 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Argenti performs maintenance

Staff Sgt. Brian Argenti, 35th Maintenance Squadron, prepares for a calibration test March 31, 2015, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Argenti works in the hydraulics systems shop where he and co-workers maintain a handful of hydro systems for F-16 Fighting Falcons across the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Capt. Hamland prepares for flight

Capt. Michelle Hamland, 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, undergoes a pressure demand leak check on her helmet as she prepares for a Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses training flight March 26, 2015, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The Aircrew flight equipment flight prepares pilots’ equipment for hundreds of flights each month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Capt. Hamland's gear is checked and fitted

Senior Airman Robert McClung, 13th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, performs a 120-day fit check on Capt. Michelle Hamland’s flight gear March 26, 2015, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. AFE performs scheduled maintenance on all pilot’s gear, including helmet and mask, survival vests, Anti-G suits, anti-exposure suits and harnesses. Hamland is a 13 FS F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Fit-check completion is noted

Senior Airman Robert McClung, 13th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, signs off on a 120-day fit check for a pilot’s flying gear March 26, 2015, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The AFE flight performs scheduled and on-the-go maintenance on flying gear for 35th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Goode preps for SEAD training mission

Senior Airman Robert McClung, left, 13th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, talks with Capt. Jeffrey Goode, 13 FS F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, before a sortie March 26, 2015, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. As an AFE technician, McClung is responsible for preparing each pilot’s flying gear and performing scheduled maintenance to ensure its reliability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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AFE preps pilot's knife

An MC-1 hook blade knife is prepared for installment in a 13th Fighter Squadron pilot’s Anti-G suit before a sortie March 26, 2015, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The aircrew flight equipment flight prepares the gear all F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots fly with, including items like their helmet and mask, survival vest, anti-exposure suit and harness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Transcending traditions, JASDF pilot receives USAF goodbye

Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and 35th Fighter Wing, alongside friends and family of Lt. Col. Katsushi "Kitty" Hashimoto, 3rd Tactical Fighter Squadron commander, pose for a group photo during a fini-flight celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2015. This was part of Hashimoto’s last flight at Misawa AB, where he has spent 4 of the last 19 years as a JASDF pilot. Misawa AB prides itself in having a strong bond between U.S. service members and the local community. Hosting events like Japan Day, American Day, and other bilateral events, the base is actively engaged in maintaining that strong relationship which has lasted more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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Transcending traditions, JASDF pilot receives USAF goodbye

U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan Serrill, 35th Fighter Wing director of staff, embraces Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Col. Katsushi "Kitty" Hashimoto, 3rd Tactical Fighter Squadron commander, during a fini-flight celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2015. More than seven years ago, Hashimoto was selected as an exchange officer assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, where he had the opportunity to work side by side with Serrill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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Transcending traditions, JASDF pilot receives USAF goodbye

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Col. Katsushi "Kitty" Hashimoto, 3rd Tactical Fighter Squadron commander, is hosed down with water by his wife as part of a fini-flight celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2015. Unlike a more formal Japanese setting for a fini-flight, Hashimoto received an American-style hose down with water and champagne by coworkers, family and friends from the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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Transcending traditions, JASDF pilot receives USAF goodbye

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Col. Katsushi "Kitty" Hashimoto, 3rd Tactical Fighter Squadron commander, thanks U.S. Air Force Capt. Jonathan Kay, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, for taking part in his fini-flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2015. 13th FS pilots and friends of Hashimoto from the 35th Fighter Wing showed JASDF members a different style of fini-flight common among U.S. fighter pilots. U.S. service members at Misawa AB maintain one of the strongest relationships with the local community and its military counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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Transcending traditions, JASDF pilot receives USAF goodbye

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force maintainer directs a JASDF F-2 piloted by Lt. Col. Katsushi "Kitty" Hashimoto, 3rd Tactical Fighter Squadron commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2015. Hashimoto was piloting his last flight in the JASDF F-2 at Misawa AB, where he has been stationed for the past four years and worked closely with U.S. pilots. For more than 50 years the Japanese have shared the runway at Misawa AB, conducting flight operations to maintain readiness and provide security in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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Transcending traditions, JASDF pilot receives USAF goodbye

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Matthew Lavigne, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, speaks to a member of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force about the traditions and customs of how American F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots perform fini-flights at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2015. The tradition for a Japanese pilot's final flight at a duty location is often more formal than the livelier atmosphere of American-style fini-flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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