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200505-F-VM471-0001

Col Kristopher Struve, 35th Fighter Wing commander, Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepares to execute an air-to-air sortie with Lt Gen Kevin B. Schneider, 5th Air Force commander, April 29, 2020. This training continues amid COVID-19 concerns and mitigation efforts.
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Time to get out

U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Dickins, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and squadron flight safety officer, sits in the cockpit of an F-16 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Established as the 313th Bombardment Squadron during World War II, the 13th FS pioneered the Wild Weasel mission during the Vietnam War. In 1972, the 13th FS adopted a black Asian leopard named Eldridge and became known as the “Panther Pack.” On June 1, 1985, the squadron activated at Misawa Air Base flying for the 432nd and 35th Operations Groups. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Marshal them in

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Juan Humenez, a unit tactical aircraft maintainer, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Tactical aircraft maintenance specialists ensure every component of the aircraft is maintained to the standards. They ensure the aircraft are ready to fly at a moment’s notice so pilots can safely and effectively complete their mission. Even amidst current policy restrictions due to COVID-19, the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of projecting combat air power and defending the U.S. and Japan is still moving forward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Time to go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Greyshock, a 13th Fighter Squadron avionics systems journeyman, speaks into a radio headset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Avionics specialists require attention to detail since proper maintenance can mean the difference between mission success and failure. Part of their job consists of helping make quick fixes to jets to ensure they are available for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Go panthers

U.S. Air Force Capt. Reese Black, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and chief of mobility, throws up the “panther paw” at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Airmen with the 13th FS and 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit display the “panther paw” hand sign as homage to Eldridge, the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron’s pet panther, during the Vietnam War, now represented as the official mascot of the 13th FS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Breaking off

Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. In an air combat role, the F-16's maneuverability and combat radius exceeds all potential threat fighter aircraft. It can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low-flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Duo taxi

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi down the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. During Operation Allied Force, U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters flew a variety of missions, including the suppression of enemy air defense, offensive counter air, defensive counter air, close air support and forward air controller missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Can you hear me?

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Greyshock, a 13th Fighter Squadron avionics systems journeyman, talks to Capt. Reese Black, the 13th FS chief of mobility, via radio headset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air and air-to-surface attacks. Airmen are working around the clock ensuring aircraft are ready for flight training operations in order to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Air superiority continues

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point. This F-16 belongs to the 14th Fighter Squadron, assigned to Misawa AB in 1994. Their emblem is the Fighting Samurai. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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USAF, JGSDF members join forces for Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL

U.S. Air Force Capt. Peter Magness, 13th Fighter Squadron electronic combat pilot, Misawa Air Base, Japan, parks his F-16 Fighting Falcon after Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL, Friday, March 27, 2020. The 35th Fighter Wing began executing the PAC WEASEL exercises in 2018, and each iteration has been refined and improved upon since its inception. On 27 March, U.S. Air Force members had the opportunity to integrate with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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USAF, JGSDF members join forces for Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off to execute Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL, Friday, March 27, 2020. The 35th Fighter Wing began executing the PAC WEASEL exercises in 2018, and each iteration has been refined and improved upon since its inception. On 27 March, U.S. Air Force members had the opportunity to integrate with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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USAF, JGSDF members join forces for Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL

Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to Misawa Air Base, Japan, fly in formation after executing Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL, Friday, March 27, 2020. Each PAC WEASEL involves different assets and units. This exercise’s iteration included F-16s from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, command and control assets assigned to the 610th Air Control Flight, and surface-to-air missile simulators from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force 101st Antiaircraft Artillery Unit from Camp Hachinohe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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USAF, JGSDF members join forces for Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL

U.S. Air Force Captain Peter Magness, 13th Fighter Squadron electronic combat pilot, Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepares to exit his F-16 Fighting Falcon after Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL, Friday, March 27, 2020. Each PAC WEASEL involves different assets and units. This exercise’s iteration included F-16s from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, command and control assets assigned to the 610th Air Control Flight, and surface-to-air missile simulators from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force 101st Antiaircraft Artillery Unit from Camp Hachinohe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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In-motion calculations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Davis, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo movement supervisor, monitors and records the weight of cargo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The laser profile system cuts cargo check-in time by a projected 75 percent, reduces manpower from three personnel to one and saves roughly four man-hours per C-17 cargo load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Rolling

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Cruz, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron outbound cargo supervisor, drives a forklift over the Weigh-In-Motion scales at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The WIM scale saves countless man-hours by collecting necessary data all at once through an advanced system of sensors, dynamic measurement system and data archiving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Forklift in motion

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Cruz, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron outbound cargo supervisor, drives a forklift over the Weigh-In-Motion scales at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The laser profile system minimized the manhours required to execute the Cargo Deployment Function by displaying the weight, dimensions and center of balance in one step. The previous method required multiple steps and involved scales and tape measures, which could often result in less accurate cargo assessments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Running numbers

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Manuel Fralick, left, an outbound cargo NCO in charge, and Staff Sgt. James Davis, a cargo movement supervisor both with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, review calculations performed by a laser profile system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The new laser profile system allowed the cargo deployment function to validate the measurements, weight and center of balance of cargo moves for exercises, deployments and day-to-day operations in an expedient matter, increasing work efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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200313-F-EN010-0157

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Kuthmann, a patrolman with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, instructs other Airmen on how to perform security sweeps during an Agile Combat Employment practice capstone event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. During the event, Airmen switched out from working their core duty tasks to learn how to properly and safely perform patrols. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200313-F-EN010-0146

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Robinson, a power projection journeyman with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, explains the controls on an MEP-806A generator to 1st Lt. Jordan Garcia, an assistant unit deployment manager with the 14th Fighter Squadron, during an Agile Combat Employment practice capstone event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. Under the ACE concept, whenever Airmen aren't working on their core task they will be able to assist subject matter experts in their duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200313-F-EN010-0108

U.S. Air Force Airman Cameron Coughlin, a structures technician with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, holds a ladder for Senior Airman Kenneth Brown, an alarm monitor with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, as he connects the beams on a small shelter system tent during an Agile Combat Employment practice capstone event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The ACE concept requires units to be able to deploy small teams to austere locations. Airmen are training so they can assist in completing tasks outside of their normal career functions to maximize their ability to support remote operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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