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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dennis Cooper, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and grounds journeyman, marshals a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s (MCA) skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2020. MCA events are a unique opportunity for Airmen to train outside their primary career field and as part of a cross-functional team supporting aircraft recovery, refueling, reloading, and launching operations. By training airmen in these skills, the Air Force can send jets to more locations without having to send additional airmen to generate, sustain, and recover aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Misawa MCA accelerating change to outpace competitors

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to launch a F-16 Fighting Falcon, from the 13th Fighter Squadron during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2020. Six 13th FS F-16s and a crew of 45 Airmen from, various squadrons, simulated a mock deployment to an “austere” environment on the south ramp of the flightline. Through ACE, the 35th FW maintains that competitive edge over adversaries; and executes their mission – to protect U.S. interests in the Pacific and defend Japan; and deter adversaries through presence, readiness, and ability to project agile combat air power. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Misawa MCA accelerating change to outpace competitors

A U.S. Air Force 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief waits to launch a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s (MCA) skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 16, 2020. Six 13th FS F-16s and a crew of 45 Airmen from, various squadrons, simulated a mock deployment to an “austere” environment on the south ramp of the flightline. MCA events are a unique opportunity for Airmen to train outside their primary career field and as part of a cross-functional team supporting aircraft recovery, refueling, reloading, and launching operations. By training airmen in these skills, the Air Force can send jets to more locations without having to send additional airmen to generate, sustain, and recover aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Misawa MCA accelerating change to outpace competitors

U.S. Air Force 35 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew cheifs prepare to launch 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 16, 2020. Six 13th FS F-16s and a crew of 45 Airmen from, various squadrons, simulated a mock deployment to an “austere” environment on the south ramp of the flightline, opposite to where operations typically occur. The ACE concept was originally validated by Pacific Air Forces under the command of Gen. Brown in 2017, and it directly supports U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s priorities for the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Misawa MCA accelerating change to outpace competitors

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to launch 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons during a weeklong Agile Combat Employment training exercise aimed at enhancing Multi-Capable Airmen’s skillset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 16, 2020. Six 13th FS F-16 and a crew of 45 Airmen from various squadrons simulated a mock deployment to an “austere” environment on the south ramp of the flightline. The designated location is not regularly used and not optimized for advanced operations. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Braedon Sauer, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, routes and cuts the arming lanyard on a training GBU-12, an aerial laser-guided bomb, mounted on a F-16 Fighting Falcon during the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. The competition assessed both teams’ abilities to quickly and properly load an F-16 Fighting Falcon with inert munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Botterill, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, secures a training GBU-54, a guided bomb, to the weapons sub-assembly on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the annual weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. Two teams from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron used various tools and equipment during this competition to complete the mission of loading an F-16 Fighting Falcon while racing against the clock and an opposing load crew. This event aids in enhancing both teams readiness, performance and technical abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Awrey, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, Airman 1st Class Vincent Barnes, 14th AMU weapons load crew member, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Phillips, 14th AMU weapons load crew member, stand at ease prior to the annual weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. Two teams raced against the clock to gauge which team could accurately and efficiently load inert munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The winners will be announced at the Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

Airmen with the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to load a training AIM-9X, a short-range air-to-air missile, onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the annual weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan Jan. 20, 2021. Expert weapons technicians evaluate participants from both teams on various aspects such as safety, accuracy, tool accountability and dress and appearance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Vincent Barnes, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares a munition to be loaded during the annual weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. Two teams from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron take part in this friendly competition annually, ensuring readiness and proper munitions handling while racing against the clock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Awrey, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, Airman 1st Class Vincent Barnes, 14th AMU weapons load crew member, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Phillips, 14th AMU weapons load crew member, stand at ease prior to the annual weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. Two teams raced against the clock to gauge which team could accurately and efficiently load inert munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The winners will be announced at the Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Wild Weasel Walk-Through: 35th AMXS

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander observes Senior Airman Evan Wilcox, right, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, using a wrench on a horizontal stabilizer actuator on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 29, 2020. Friedel learned about what it takes to put a stabilizer in an F-16 Fighting Falcon to get the aircraft up and flying again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Wild Weasel Walk-Through: 35th AMXS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Ward, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, explains the process of repairing a F-16 Fighting Falcon to Col. Jesse J. Friedel, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sergeant Joey R. Meininger, left, the 35th FW command chief, during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 29, 2020. The wing being replaced is located on the back of the aircraft and it controls whether the plane goes up or down. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Wild Weasel Walk-Through: 35th AMXS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Ward, left, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, instructs Col. Jesse J. Friedel, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, how to install a horizontal stabilizer actuator on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 29, 2020. Wild Weasel Walk-Throughs are a weekly event directed by Friedel to learn more about the units he visits and listen to concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Wild Weasel Walk-Through: 35th AMXS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Ward, left, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, shows Technical Orders on a tablet to Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, right, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 29, 2020. “By the book” is taken seriously when it comes to maintaining aircraft. Technical Orders are simplified instructions Airmen follow precisely while performing maintenance on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons and two F/A-18E Super Hornets soar over the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan off the Northern Coast of Japan, Aug. 5, 2020.The U.S. Navy and Air Force conducted joint intergrated training off the coast of Northern Japan. Units and personnel assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Navy Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, and the Air Force 35th FIghter Wing began coordinated operations Aug. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons and two F/A-18E Super Hornets soar over the Northern Coast of Japan, Aug. 5, 2020.The U.S. Navy and Air Force conducted joint intergrated training off the coast of Northern Japan. Units and personnel assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Navy Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, and the Air Force 35th FIghter Wing began coordinated operations Aug. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons and two F/A-18E Super Hornets soar over the Northern Coast of Japan, Aug. 5, 2020.The U.S. Navy and Air Force conducted joint intergrated training off the coast of Northern Japan. Units and personnel assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Navy Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, and the Air Force 35th FIghter Wing began coordinated operations Aug. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron flies over the coast of Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2020.The U.S. Navy and Air Force conducted joint intergrated training off the coast of Northern Japan. Units and personnel assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Navy Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, and the Air Force 35th FIghter Wing began coordinated operations Aug. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to Misawa Air Base, Japan, performs low-level flying during Exercise Forest Thunder 20 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2020. The U.S. Navy and Air Force conducted joint integrated training off the coast of Northern Japan. Units and personnel assigned to the USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, and the 35th Fighter Wing began coordinated operations August 1. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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