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U.S. Embassy representatives tour Misawa AB

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, talks with Rachel Brunette-Chen, center, the Consulate General of the United States of America Sapporo, Japan, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2017. During the visit, Airmen from the 35th FW and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing briefed Brunette-Chen on Team Misawa’s capabilities in providing a strong presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Embassy representatives tour Misawa AB

Rachel Brunette-Chen, the Consulate General of the United States of America Sapporo, Japan, looks at munitions during a base tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2017. Along with viewing a multitude of munitions, Brunette-Chen visited the flight line to see Team Misawa Airmen in action who execute 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to accomplish missions within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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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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18-ship F-16 Fighting Falcon elephant walk

During Beverly Sunrise 17-07, an annual wing-wide readiness exercise planned months in advance, 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron, line the runway during an elephant walk at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2017. BS 17-07 is a simulated deployment to test the readiness of the 35th Fighter Wing. The exercise assesses the 35th FW's ability to meet deployment and wartime taskings to better prepare for real-world scenarios throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Getting in line

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Lord, 35th Operations Support Squadron commander, relays information during an 18-ship F-16 Fighting Falcons elephant walk at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2017. Exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07 is an annual wing-wide readiness exercise planned months in advance to test the readiness of the 35th Fighter Wing. The exercise assesses the 35th FW's ability to meet deployment and wartime taskings to better prepare for real-world scenarios throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, laughs during the Misawa Ready Technician program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. According to Master Sgt. Michael Mahaffey, the 35th AMXS assistant superintendent, the overall goal of the program is to fill training gaps between technical school and the first-duty location work center requirements, fast tracking Airmen to be self-sustainable, reliable and qualified technicians meeting the needs of the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, closes an aircraft panel during the Misawa Ready Technician program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. The program is an informal, peer-to-peer based training and mentorship for first-duty location 3-level aircraft maintainers. The program increases the amount of maintenance personnel who can qualify to work on the F-16 Fighting Falcon, allowing them to be readily available to execute the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, performs a post-flight inspection in the nose landing gear of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. The program prepares maintenance Airmen for their 5-level upgrade and assist in career development course material, which is essential to providing quality maintenance performance on aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, left, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, speaks with Master Sgt. Michael Mahaffey, right, the 35th AMXS assistant superintendent, on properly using a technical order computer to learn the functionality of an integrated servo actuator during the Misawa Ready Technician Program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. The actuator is used for the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s flaperon and stab controls, giving the F-16 it’s high maneuverability, used in air-to- air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sets an integrated servo actuator during the Misawa Ready Technician program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. Crew chiefs diagnose and repair, coordinate and supervise their assigned aircraft as they generate sorties and prepare for mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Gorr, a 35th Medical Support Squadron emergency medical technician, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen transport a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Cope Angel 17 kicked off once an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot simulated ejection procedures near Draughon Range. Once the exercise began, APRS pararescuemen and their UH-60J Black Hawk located the pilot and transported him back to Misawa AB for medical treatment. This was the first time this type of exercise occured on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

Personnel from the 35th Medical Group and 35th Operations Group work with Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew to lift a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. This exercise showcased the interoperability abilities between the U.S. and Japan during rescue and triage operations. This was the first time this type of exercise occured on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, a 35th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew transport a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Once sending his location, rescue crews retrieved and transported the simulated injured pilot by a UH-60J Black Hawk back to Misawa AB. The purpose of this exercise showcased the bilateral alliance between the U.S. and Japan during possible rescue and triage operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

Personnel from the 35th Medical Group and 35th Operations Group work with Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew to lift a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. This exercise showcased the interoperability abilities between the U.S. and Japan during rescue and triage operations. This was the first time this type of exercise occured on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, a 35th Operations Support Squaron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialist, lights a flare during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Japan held Cope Angel 17 for the first time on mainland Japan in order to strengthen interoperability between the Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron and the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Team pararescueman, stationed at Akita Air Base, Japan, checks the airway, breathing and compressions of a simulated downed pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. The exercise tested bilateral coordination skills between the JASDF and U.S. service members with their target goal being a one-hour response time. This was the first time JASDF conducted the exercise on mainland Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

U.S. Air Force Capt. Phil McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, waits for Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Team pararescuemen out of Akita Air Base, Japan, during exercise Cope Angel 17, at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Cope Angel 17 focused on bilateral integration of Japanese rescue assets and Misawa AB F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Cope Angel wings soar across mainland Japan

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen from Akita Air Base, Japan, respond to a simulated downed pilot as a UH-60J Black Hawk flies overhead during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. All pilots are equipped with survival equipment for situations they would have to eject from their aircraft and wait to be rescued. The equipment includes life-saving survival equipment capable for use during an ejection and waiting for rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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