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200615-F-EN010-0101

A U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron fills in information for a 9-line at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. A 9-line is a standardized format in which a JTAC gives targeting information to aircraft pilots. Brandt and other JTACS from the 320th STS came to Draughon Range to maintain their currency as combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200615-F-EN010-0126

A U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron watches an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron fly over a target at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. The JTACs and the F-16 pilots teamed up to conduct close air support training to maintain their proficiency. Due to safety precautions taken in response to the coronavirus, many training opportunities have been postponed or cancelled. Fortunately, Misawa Air Base has Draughon Range to conduct some of the missed training and allowed the JTACs to come from Kadena Air Base to maintain their currency on fixed-wing CAS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200615-F-EN010-0065

U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controllers assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron look out over the terrain during a close air support training event at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. Defined as air action by fixed- and rotary-winged aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly ground forces, CAS requires coordination between ground forces and aircraft, which can be guided onto target by JTACs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200615-F-EN010-0047

A U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller, left, fills in information for a 9-line while another JTAC, both assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, evaluates him at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. A 9-line is a standardized format in which a JTAC gives targeting information to aircraft pilots. Brandt and other JTACS from the 320th STS came to Draughon Range to maintain their currency as combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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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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Growler takes-off

A U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18G takes off down the runway during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. During PAC Weasel, pilots practiced flying SEAD missions, escort missions, strike missions as well as anti-surface warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Sit and wait

Eight U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flightline during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. The F-16s were dedicated to opposition forces, strike missions, SEAD missions and escort missions. Meanwhile, the Growlers focused on the SEAD mission and the P-8 practiced anti-surface warfare, providing radar coverage, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Pre-check, inspect

Two U.S. Navy assets perform a pre-flight check on a Boeing EA-18G during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. During PAC Weasel, pilots practiced flying SEAD missions, escort missions, strike missions as well as anti-surface warfare. Escort missions consist of escorting the strikers into the target area in order to drop bombs while taking out the OPFOR (opposition forces). The pilots on strike missions focused on dropping bombs within the target area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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P-8 Poseidonb taxis down the runway

A Boeing P-8 Poseidon taxis down the runway during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. Integrating different airframes into our training helps us improve on each other’s capabilities, enhancing our inter-operability. This training provides us with knowledge that would help us if there were ever a real world situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Vader taxis off

A U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18Gs taxis down the runway during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. During PAC Weasel, the desired learning objectives are created by the tactical experts within all the participating units and because of the mission planning activities, execution and debrief produce more tactical and beneficial lessons learned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Growlers on the prowl

Five U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18Gs sit on the flightline during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. The objective of this exercise was to integrate U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force assets to simulate the suppression of enemy air defenses as one cohesive unit, which consisted of 21 aircraft, 16 F-16 Fighting Falcons, four Boeing EA-18G Growlers and a Boeing P-8 Poseidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Driving the limit

A spectator pauses for a photo in a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firetruck during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. The 35th CES showcased booths for the fire department and explosive ordnance disposal. Guests could tour fire trucks and view demonstrations on firefighting equipment. EOD also demonstrated the use of equipment used to clear unexploded ordinances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Dancing in the crowd

A spectator dances to music at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. During the event, Sollars Elementary School students arrived for a field trip and got to participate in dance competitions with each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Beep beep

A C-130J Super Hercules with the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base performs airdrops at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. During their performance, they executed two airdrops to practice transporting supplies and equipment to remote or hostile areas. The C-130s traveled to Misawa to conduct airdrop training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Trying it on

An attendee tries on a joint mounted cueing system helmet at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. Airmen with the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment ensure all equipment worn by pilots is in operational order and hosted one of the booths on display during the event. The unit booths showcased what each job does and the type of equipment used. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Warrior face painting

An attendee gets their face painted in camouflage at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. A total of 608 people attended this year, including 234 U.S. Air Force members and families, 261 students, 51 chaperones from Sollars Elementary School, 25 Japan Air Self-Defense Force members, 37 volunteers and local media members.
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Through the roof

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon soars through the sky at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. Range Day demonstrates the importance of the 35th Fighter Wing mission. The event not only showcases flying operations, but also support operations, whose integration is vital to accomplishing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara Martinez)
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Go hard in the paint

A volunteer rubs paint on her finger at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. Range day is an annual event where U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and families see in-person, the capabilities of aircraft from the 35th Fighter Wing. This year was particularly special because students from Sollars Elementary attended through a field trip.
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Flying high

An F-16 Fighting Falcon soars through the sky at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air and air-to-surface attacks. The range provides a vast plot of land to train an array of Team Misawa personnel, along with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, increasing joint and bilateral readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Look over there

Attendees watch as a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies above them at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. The purpose of the event is to demonstrate the combat capability of the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons which displayed the many uses of Draughon Range to personnel and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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