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241114-F-NU460-1003

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Johnson, 14th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant noncommissioned officer in charge, cleans parts of an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot life preserver unit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2024. Regular inspections help maintain the safety standards required for flight operations, directly contributing to the squadron's mission readiness and pilot safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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241114-F-NU460-1003

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Noemi Segura Valdez, 14th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, cleans disassembled parts of an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot life preserver unit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2024. Regular maintenance ensures that the equipment used by pilots is ready for emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out the white board)
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241114-F-NU460-1003

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Johnson, 14th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant noncommissioned officer in charge, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot life preserver unit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2024. Aircrew flight equipment technicians conduct thorough pre-flight checks and post-flight inspections to ensure aircrew equipment is always in top condition, minimizing the risk of equipment failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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241114-F-NU460-1003

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Johnson, 14th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) assistant noncommissioned officer in charge, sews an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot life preserver unit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2024. Regular maintenance underscores the AFE's vital role in ensuring operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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241114-F-NU460-1003

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lars John Bagalawis, 14th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment floor lead, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot helmet at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2024. Regular inspections help maintain the safety standards required for flight operations, directly contributing to the squadron's mission readiness and pilot safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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241114-F-NU460-1003

A Remove Before Flight tag lies on a counter at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2024. Aircrew flight equipment technicians conduct thorough pre-flight checks and post-flight inspections to ensure aircrew equipment is always in top condition, minimizing the risk of equipment failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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241114-F-NU460-1003

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aidan Newell, 35th Operations Group aircrew flight equipment (AFE) noncommissioned officer in charge, left, and Tech. Sgt. Ian Rider, 35th Maintenance Squadron egress section noncommissioned officer in charge, pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2024. The collaboration between AFE and the Egress Section ensures the readiness and safety of critical equipment, with AFE maintaining aircrew flight gear and the egress section overseeing ejection seat functionality, directly supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission to protect, defend, and deter adversaries in the Indo-Pacific while maintaining combat lethality and a free and open region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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241114-F-NU460-1003

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aidan Newell, 35th Operations Group aircrew flight equipment noncommissioned officer in charge, fills out a Time Delay Cartridge form at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2024. Regular maintenance ensures that the equipment used by pilots is ready for emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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210302-F-MI946-1191

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, pose for a photo with Airmen from the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) flight during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, March 2, 2021. The AFE flight is responsible for preparing all pilots’ flying gear, including helmets, masks, survival vests, anti-exposure suits and harnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210302-F-MI946-1186

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, lays in a “dunk tank” with an anti-exposure suit on during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen ensure these suits are airtight and waterproof to increase a pilot’s chances of survival if they must eject over water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210302-F-MI946-1166

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alejandro Galvan, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) apprentice, prepares Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, right, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, to equip an anti-exposure suit for water testing during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. AFE Airmen thoroughly inspect the suit for any leaks to ensure it is flight ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210302-F-MI946-1143

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sidnea Keister, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) craftsman, explains to Col. Jesse J. Friedel, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, the multiple tasks AFE performs to support the mission during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. The AFE flight is responsible for ensuring all flight and safety equipment is in perfect working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210302-F-MI946-1143

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, receives help from Senior Master Sgt. Paul McArdle, right, the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) superintendent, while packing a parachute during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. A properly packed parachute ensures it deploys and saves pilots lives. Due to the thorough process and strict checklist AFE Airmen follow, it can take hours to pack a single parachute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210302-F-MI946-1143

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, left, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, receives help from Airman 1st Class Kameron Oesterreich, right, the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) apprentice, equip night vision goggles (NVG) during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2021. AFE Airmen routinely inspect, repair and test NVGs and other flight equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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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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