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Phase team inspections

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection section inspect an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2020. The 35th MXS Phase Inspection section Airmen thoroughly inspect and identify discrepancies before they become big problems, allowing Misawa jets to be at the ready for the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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FO lookover

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sebastian Colon, a 35th Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection section journeyman, checks for foreign objects in the F-16 Fighting Falcon to ensure no pieces of metal were left behind at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2020. A standard 400-hour phase inspection takes eight duty days. The F-16 spends two days in the fuel barn and six days in the phase dock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Gear lube application

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sebastian Colon, a 35th Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection section journeyman, applies gear lube to the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2020. To ensure the aircraft is in the best condition at the end of phase maintenance, the team also works closely with the other flightline shops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Drag brace installation

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Smith, a 35th Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection section journeyman, installs a drag brace at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2020. The phase dock will normally handle 24 to 26 aircraft each fiscal year. This year 22 phase inspections have already been completed with two aircraft currently in the process of being double docked, or inspected simultaneously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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And the award goes to…

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bradley Haywood, a 35th Fighter Wing equal opportunity NCO in charge, paused for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2020. Haywood earned the Gen. Billy J. Bowles Mentorship Award for his work on and off-duty motivating his fellow Airmen. Haywood will now compete at the Air Force level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Taxiing Out

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participate in an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base's collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa Air Base's first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk.
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Elephant Walk From the Sky

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participate in an “Elephant Walk” at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Melanie Bulow-Gonterman).
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Lining Up

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participate in an “Elephant Walk” at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk.
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Honing in

U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Japanese Air Self- Defense Force pilots attend a brief in preparation for an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This is Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class China Shock)
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"Elephant Walk"

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participate in an “Elephant Walk” at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Front row view

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participate in an “Elephant Walk” at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Take off to the skies

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over a U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18G during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. This exercise allows 35th Operations Group intelligence Airmen, and the U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 209 (VAQ-209) to integrate at a classified level. This coordination and sharing of training and operational tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs) is extremely helpful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Briefing the boss

U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel House, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations, talks to Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, right, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. Draughon Range is the premier air-to-ground training site located in Japan, focusing on suppression of enemy air defense air operations. Members of the 35th Fighter Wing and other units throughout the Western Pacific train at the range to focus on SEAD and munition employment, combat search and rescue, and survival, evasion, resistance, and escape, ultimately enhancing the readiness and lethality of U.S. forces in this region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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What a view

A view from the tower at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. Draughon Range is the premier training site in Japan, used to enhance the lethality of U.S. aircraft to include the F-16 Fighting Falcons, C-130J Super Hercules and B-1 Lancer, among many others. These aircraft also train alongside Japan Air Self-Defense Force members, increasing joint and bilateral readiness in order to maintain the defense of Japan. Draughon Range also provides the opportunity for explosive ordnance disposal and survival, evasion, resistance, and escape teams to train and enhance their capabilities by practicing their normal day-to-day operations as well as executing specialty training events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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On the road again

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, showcases Draughon Range to Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, right, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. Draughon range is the premier training site where Misawa’s F-16 Fighting Falcons employ inert munitions and defend against simulated surface-to-air threats. The range is also utilized by many other USFJ units, providing critical training to combat search and rescue, mobility and fighter units throughout Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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What you got there, Chief?

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, looks into a M2A2 aiming scope at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. The M2A2 aiming scope is the back-up scoring system for air-to-ground weapons employment for aircraft such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon and Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35. These jets use the range to enhance the training and readiness of Misawa’s fighter pilots, ensuring Team Misawa maintains its combat readiness and continues its mission of defending Japan and protecting U.S. interests in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Eyes on target

The view inside a M2A2 aiming scope at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. The image depicts the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s impact point when dropping inert munitions. This premier range allows military forces to safely employ inert munitions, enhancing the readiness of Misawa’s F-16 Fight Falcon pilots and other U.S. personnel to maintain the defense of Japan. Draughon Range provides realistic training for pilots by simulating enemy detection and attacks with threat emitters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Observing lethal capabilities

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr., left, the U.S. Forces Japan senior enlisted leader, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, right, the Fifth Air Force command chief, observe the range from a tower at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2020. Winegardner and Kruzelnick noted the capabilities of the range and the role it plays in the training of the suppression of enemy air defense mission to Misawa aviators, specifically. The SEAD mission requires a pilot’s ability to put bombs on target and defend against surface-to-air missiles to ensure the protection of U.S. assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Heading stateside

Japan Airlines employees load outgoing mail from Misawa Air Base, Japan, onto a cart at Aomori Airport, Aomori, Japan, May 20, 2020. While Misawa Air Base's mail is typically delivered to Misawa Airport, the cancellation of flights into and out of Misawa Airport due to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused mail operations to shift to Aomori Airport. In addition to the daily runs to retrieve incoming mail, every couple of days a 35th Force Support Squadron postal clerk processes outgoing mail, loads it on a truck and delivers it to Aomori Airport for dispatch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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