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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles Trader, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, stands in front of an ignited flare during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Combat Survival Training is a triennial qualification that pilots need to maintain flight status, the training ensures they can utilize the gear they fly with to meet survival needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles Trader, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, ignites a flare during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Pilots conduct SERE training to develop and maintain the skills necessary to survive in hostile environments. This ensures readiness and resilience in adverse situations and supports overall mission success and personal safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Isaiah Butcher, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, ignites a flare during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Combat Survival Training is a triennial qualification that pilots need to maintain flight status, the training ensures they can utilize the gear they fly with to meet survival needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Maj. Bradford Waldie, 14th Fighter Squadron pilot, examines a map and GPS during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Navigation is a key component of Combat Survival Training, as it is what allows pilots to determine their location and path of travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Isaiah Butcher, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, examines a GPS during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Combat Survival Training ensures that pilots can survive in the event they are separated in an unfamiliar environment. This ensures readiness and resilience in adverse situations and supports overall mission success and personal safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

A small fire burns during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Building a fire is one of several essential survival skills that pilots must demonstrate proficiency in to maintain flight status. This ensures readiness and resilience in adverse situations and supports overall mission success and personal safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles Trader, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, places branches on a fire during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Building a fire is one of several essential survival skills that pilots must demonstrate proficiency in to maintain flight status. This ensures readiness and resilience in adverse situations and supports overall mission success and personal safety.1 (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jonathan Marshall, 35th Operations Support Squadron pilot, examines a map within a shelter during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Knowing how to use a map is an essential part of Combat Survival Training, as it allows pilots to determine their location and path of travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jonathan Marshall, 35th Operations Support Squadron pilot, procures kindling from a tree during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Combat Survival Training ensures that pilots can survive in the event they are separated in an unfamiliar environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Isaiah Butcher, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, examines branches for kindling during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Combat Survival Training is a triennial qualification that pilots need to maintain flight status, the training ensures they can utilize the gear they fly with to meet survival needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, the 5th Air Force command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, operate a lift during the "Snow Rodeo" at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2020. The Snow Rodeo allows Airmen to participate in a friendly competition in snow clearing operations. With an average snowfall of 150 inches per year over the last several years, civil engineers stay busy with 24-hour operations during the snow season, ensuring the airfield is open regardless of weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Time to drive

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander of, operates a snow plow during the "Snow Rodeo" at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 24, 2020. Misawa is about 40 miles from Aomori, one of the snowiest cities in the world. The highest recorded snowfall was 240 inches in 1984. In order for the mission to go on civil engineers stay busy during the snow season to ensure the airfield is open regardless of weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Climb aboard

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander, enters a snow plow during the "Snow Rodeo" at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2020. The Snow Rodeo allows Airmen to participate in a friendly competition in snow clearing operations. Misawa has a strong lead on keeping the title of the snowiest air force base in the world. This keeps civil engineers busy with 24-hour operations during the snow season, ensuring the airfield is open regardless of weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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AFE brief

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander, receives a briefing on aircrew flight equipment, or AFE, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 23, 2020. In order to carry out the mission, every plane and pilot must be equipped and ready for any situation. AFE is one of the many units that ensure the safety and success of flying missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Welcome to the 14th

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, 5th AF command chief, prepare to walk into the 14th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 23, 2020. During their two-day visit, Kosinski and McCool received mission briefs from various 35th Fighter Wing units and agencies, had the opportunity to meet and interact with Airmen, and learn about the various roles Team Misawa members play to keep their community safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Night flying

Pilots assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron fly above the Northern coast of Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. To sustain readiness in adverse conditions, FARP training can take place anytime, day or night. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, choices are tremendously increased. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Clean up

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, puts equipment away during a forward area refueling point training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. This concept allows fighter aircraft to land, replenish fuel or rearm before returning to air-battle operations within a short period of time in harsh territories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Pull and support

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, holds a fuel hose steady during a forward area refueling point (FARP) training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. With FARP support, any accessible airfield or island can be used to replenish aircraft and get them back to the fight, delivering airpower lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Rolling up

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, rolls up a fuel hose during a forward area refueling point (FARP) training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. FARP ensures the rapid transfer of fuel from one aircraft to another. In this case, an MC-130J and two F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Pull

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, drains the gas from a fuel hose during a forward area refueling point (FARP) training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. FARP, a specialty within the petroleum, oils and lubrication career field, trains Airmen to effectively refuel aircraft in remote locations when air-to-air refueling is not possible or when fueling stations are not accessible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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