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Hitting Milestones

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, holds up the 14th Fighter Squadron call sign, “wood,” before a takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. This aircraft is the first Block-50 F-16 Fighting Falcon in the entire U.S. Air Force inventory to hit the 10,000-flight hour milestone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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Prepare for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Airman Angel Guel, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, conducts a pre-flight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. Misawa’s crew chiefs are responsible for ensuring every F-16 meets standards through inspections and maintenance measures. Pre-flight inspections ensure the safety of an aircraft before leaving the flightline and the pilot once they are in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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All smiles from here

U.S. Air Force Airman Angel Guel, right, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, helps secure Col. Kristopher Struve, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, into the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. As a crew chief, his duties are extensive and include pre-and post-flight inspections, intake examinations and all-around maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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“Old jets, young Airmen”

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gage Putman, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, holds up the 14th Fighter Squadron call sign, “wood,” while posing for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. If the jet were a patient in a hospital, the crew chief would be his primary doctor. Crew chiefs have many duties including day-to-day maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, replacing components, detailed inspection, record keeping and administration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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Around the bend

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th Security Forces Squadron Echo Flight chief, rides a superbike at Aomori Speed Park in Aomori City, Japan, May 28, 2019. Yurco has more than 20 years of experience riding motorcycles and uses the hobby as a way to relax and recharge from the grind of daily work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Red needed to get some fresh air

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th Security Forces Squadron Echo Flight chief, checks the tire pressure on his sports bike at Aomori Speed Park in Aomori City, Japan, May 28, 2019. The track allowed members to test their time limits and practice lapping with faster times, giving personnel a thrill and providing ways to build their resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Let the sparks fly

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th Security Forces Squadron Echo Flight chief, causes sparks to fly while closely turning a corner at Aomori Speed Park in Aomori City, Japan, May 28, 2019. Yurco attached magnesium knee sliders specifically made for super sports to create the effect. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Smiling with friends at racetrack

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Yurco, the 35th Security Forces Squadron Echo Flight chief, laughs with a fellow rider at Aomori Speed Park in Aomori City, Japan, May 28, 2019. Yurco teaches a motorcycle fundamentals course at Misawa Air Base where riders learn how to safely and properly ride their sports bikes through Aomori Prefecture’s terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan White, left, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Jeannine Schloissnig, right, an essential oils class participant, smell lavender oil during an essential oils class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2019. The goal of the event was for members to connect with each other based on similar interests and fortify the social pillar of their Comprehensive Airman Fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan White, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, tests his new lavender oil roller on his wrist during an essential oils class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2019. White, along with eight other attendees received free oil samples and talked with each other, hearing stories of how others used oils in their home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Items to make essential oil rollers sits on a table during an essential oils class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2019. The class offered education on three different oils—lavender, lemon and peppermint—and their uses. Community members met new people and socialized, building on their Comprehensive Airman Fitness pillars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Alice Mizer, a Misawa area language instructor and essential oils guide, introduces herself during an essential oils class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2019. Nine attendees came together and learned how to make a mixture of lavender, lemon or peppermint rollers as well as “poopouri” spray, which is used to extinguish bad bathroom smells. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Alice Mizer, a Misawa area language instructor and essential oils guide, gives a brief summary of an essential oils class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2019. The 35th Fighter Wing public affairs community engagement office hosted the event in order to build connections among installation members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman with the 601st Squadron, Airspace Waring Control Wing reads an English worksheet to his classmates at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2019. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, coordinated with the unit to set up English classes strengthening communication between the 601st SQ and 610th ACF. He expanded his reach of English teaching by working with the Misawa International Center to conduct off-base classes to Misawa City locals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Ryouta Sakai, left, a 601st Squadron, Airspace Warning Control Wing operator and Airman 1st Class Taichi Imura, center, a 601st SQ AWC Wing dispatcher, receive assistance from U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, right, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, during an English class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2019. Raley said his English classes help break down language barriers between the two teams, enabling them to work more cohesively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen with the 601st Squadron, Airspace Warning Control Wing, listens to U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, as he teaches an English class at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2019. Raley regularly taught English classes on and off base, this being one of the many reasons he won the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association award for 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, left, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, receives the 2019 Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association award from Japan Air Self-Defense Force Ret. Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki, the JAAGA president, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2019. Raley received the award for continuously bolstering the U.S.-Japan alliance on and off base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force 35th Fighter Wing Airmen and the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association leaders pose for a group photo after a JAAGA award ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2019. Established by the Tsubasa-kai-JASDF Veterans Association- 23 years ago, Misawa AB and the JAAGA members held award ceremonies to honor the selected U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force enlisted service members, who strive to build the U.S. and Japan partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, left, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Shigeru Aihata, right, a 6th Air Defense Missile Group supply management section chief, prepare to receive the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2019. The JAAGA awards happen annually, honoring the top JASDF and U.S. Air Force member who best contributes to building U.S.-Japan partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Rocco Pompa, left, son of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Doyle Pompa, the 35th Operations Group deputy commander, paints with Capt. Jaclyn Dzieciolowski, center, the 35th OG command support staff officer in charge, during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The orphanage encouraged volunteers to bring as many of their children as possible to give the children at the orphanage an opportunity to play with their own small-sized American friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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