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One flame for one million lives

A candle representing a million lives lost burns in a room during the Holocaust Days of Remembrance Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2019. The purpose of the event serves as a date for official commemoration of the victims of the Nazi regime but promotes Holocaust education throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman China M. Shock)
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This button right here

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, left, a 35th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialist, explains how to use GPS tools to Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, right, during his visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. SERE frequently briefs and explains all survival equipment to F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, ensuring their survival in case of an in-flight emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Thumbs up

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, left, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, gives a ‘thumbs up’ to Staff Sgt. Allen Lebo, right, the assistant NCO-in-charge, and Tech. Sgt. Travis Tillman, center, the equipment NCO-in-charge, both with the 14th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. AFE tested Schneider’s helmet and mask, survival vest and anti-exposure suit to ensure he could safely perform all in-flight maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Ice melt transfer

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, uses a crane to lift ice melt to a truck while Senior Airman Samuel Hooper, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment journeyman, spectates at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. During his visit to Misawa, Schneider was able to see first-hand how Airmen accomplish their unit’s day-to-day mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Happy faces

U.S. Air Force members from the 35th Fighter Wing pause for a photo with Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, during his visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. Schneider visited the base for the first time as the USFJ and 5AF commander, in order to familiarize himself with unit’s mission and capabilities from across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Engine Power

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, left, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, and Col. Kristopher Struve, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, pause for a photo during an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine test at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. The Hush House allows maintainers to test and inspect jet engines before returning them to the flightline. During testing, the engine can produce about 29,000 pounds of thrust and burn more than 2,000 gallons of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Time to take flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, left, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, salutes to Airman 1st Class Christopher Morales, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, as he leaves for flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2019. As a part of a local area orientation, the flight included a tour around the airspace and showcased the flying operations process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Lt. Gen. Schneider gets in F-16 Fighting Falcon

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, climbs into an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2019. Schneider visited Misawa Air Base for the first time as the USFJ and 5AF commander in order to familiarize himself with the unit’s mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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STEP it up

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, reviews weather during a pre-flight brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2019. During his visit, the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons gave him a tour of the airspace Team Misawa uses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Resilient Airman

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, installs the lower pin on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. The aircraft-safe maintenance procedures communicate to the rest of the crew the aircraft is cleared to have post-flight maintenance work performed on it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Snow maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, installs a cover on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. Crew chiefs assist Misawa AB’s fighter squadrons by ensuring quality maintenance for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Safe and secure

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, installs an upper pin at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. Crew chiefs play a vital role in ensuring aircraft like the F-16 Fighting Falcon can fly at a moment’s notice. The mission of the 35th Fighter Wing is to protect U.S. interests in the Pacific and defend Japan; deter adversaries through our presence, readiness, and ability to project combat air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Dark and wet maintenance

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, removes covers from a storage pocket on the intake cover of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. This task ensures compliance with aircraft-safe maintenance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Maintainer in the snow

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, installs a pitot probe protective cover on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. Airmen ensure the mission goes on, no matter the weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)
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Man-made beauty amoung natural beauty

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2018. The ATR allowed Airmen to practice deployed contingency operations and execute bilateral training exercises in a geographically different environment, side-by-side with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing Mitsubishi F-2s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Up, up and away

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2018. Airmen practiced deployed contingency operations and executed bilateral training exercises in a geographically different environment, side-by-side with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing Mitsubishi F-2s during the ATR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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WOOD!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Casey Habluetzel, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, holds up the Samurai’s ‘wood’ hand gesture while taxiing to the runway during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2018. The ATR allowed Airmen to practice deployed contingency operations and execute bilateral training exercises in a geographically different environment, side-by-side with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing Mitsubishi F-2s during the ATR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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The walk around

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gerardo Feliciano, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, talks to Capt. Casey Habluetzel, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prior to takeoff during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2018. U.S. Air Force personnel worked side-by-side with Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel, and flew 36 sorties, allowing both parties to interact and see how their similar mission sets are accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Ray of sunshine

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Helmer, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, dons gloves prior to takeoff during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2018. Airmen practiced deployed contingency operations and executed bilateral training exercises in a geographically different environment, side-by-side with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing Mitsubishi F-2s during the ATR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Fuel time

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josiah Baychu, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, connects a fuel hose to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. More than 80 Airmen from Misawa Air Base forward-deployed with six F-16 Fighting Falcons to Tsuiki AB Nov. 5 to 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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