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Inspection of engine parts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bednar, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, inspects the underbelly of an engine with a flashlight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. The shops leadership described the Airmen of the 35th MXS propulsions centralized repair facility as flexible, selfless, inspiring and hard-working. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Airmen hard at work

U.S. Air Force Airman Ryan Voss, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, works on a computer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. A newly-opened storage facility, dedication and work ethic allowed the 35th MXS propulsions centralized repair team to produce a record-breaking number of serviced engines in a month since 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Engine maintaining with a smile

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Connor Howard, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, performs maintenance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. Leadership increased their space within the shop by installing a new storage facility, which aided the team in servicing a record-breaking number of engines in a month since the late 2000s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Team cohesion

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Reineke, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsions journeyman, speaks with his fellow wingmen on operational safety and rules at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. The shop implemented continuous process improvements, such as a new storage facility, to maximize daily operation capabilities, which provided the section space, storage and convenience. This aided in a team best of engines serviced in a month in over 13 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Paper work focused

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Huff, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, fills out paperwork at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. The 35th MXS propulsions centralized repair facility broke the record of engines serviced in a month. The last time the section achieved this level of production was 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Welcome in

A radiology sign hangs on a wall at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. The 35th Medical Group radiology flight implemented the continuous process improvement Pacific Ultrasound Peer Review program at Misawa AB last year. The program allows all Pacific Air Forces ultrasound technicians, sonographers and radiologists to evaluate each other’s previously-performed exams, which standardizes imaging protocol across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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A window into radiology

The 35th Surgical Operations Squadron radiology sign reflects in a mirror at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. The department implemented the continuous process improvement Pacific Ultrasound Peer Review program, allowing U.S. Pacific Air Forces ultrasound technicians to access, view and evaluate previously-performed exams for accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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All smiles at radiology

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Gathers, a 35th Surgical Operation Squadron radiology technician, prepares for a contrast enhance computed tomography examination at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 10, 2019. With less than 100 ultrasound techs in the U.S. Air Force and less than half of those nationally registered, the start of the continuous process improvement Pacific Ultrasound Peer Review program, which allows U.S. Pacific Air Force technicians to select previously performed ultrasounds at random and inspect them for accuracy, give radiology Airmen an opportunity to train and learn from their counterparts and peers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Evaluating with precision

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Gathers, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron radiology technician, inspects an x-ray at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 10, 2019. Through the continuous process improvement Pacific Ultrasound Peer Review program, Air Force radiology technicians in the Pacific are able to select previously-performed ultrasounds at random and inspect them for accuracy, ensuring proper procedures and protocol were followed. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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A smile for the class

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Teko Robinson, the 35th Maintenance Squadron crash damage and disabled aircraft recovery team chief, smiles during the Continuous Process Improvement program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2018. The CPI program is one example of how the Air Force is supporting innovation and reducing redundant practices by educating Airmen on how they can improve their units.
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Pointing to success

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Teko Robinson, the 35th Maintenance Squadron crash damage and disabled aircraft recovery team chief, points at the word “possible” during the Continuous Process Improvement program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2018. During the CPI program, Airmen brainstormed how to perform day-to-day operations with fewer resources utilized.
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Airman takes notes

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Ruzicka, a 35th Maintenance Squadron transient alert member, takes notes on how to effectively problem solve during the Continuous Process Improvement program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2018. The goal of CPI is to acknowledge shortcomings within squadrons and use an eight-step solution to resolve noted issues.
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Supplies galore

A variety of supplies utilized during the Continuous Process Improvement program sit on a desk at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2018. Supplies provided at the program equipped Airmen to document concerns, make flash cards and jot down ideas. The CPI program gives personnel the tools to analyze processes within their respective units to ensure methods and procedures are optimized.
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Board inspection

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Andre Andrada, the 35th Maintenance Squadron maintenance flight commander, reviews sticky notes hung on a board during the Continuous Process Improvement program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2018. The CPI program gives personnel the tools to analyze processes within their respective units to ensure methods and procedures are optimized.
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