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Now we wait

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Erica Santo Domingo, left, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron installation deployment readiness cell, war reserve material officer, Airman 1st Class Kathrine Ancheta, center, and Airman 1st Class David Chairez, right, both 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs perform an inspection while an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine runs during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. During the program, crew chiefs showed other Airmen what a workday on the flight line consists of. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Walk around inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kathrine Ancheta, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a walk around inspection during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. This check is required before the first flight of the day to ensure all the major areas of the jet functions work. During the program, crew chiefs showed other Airmen what a workday on the flight line consists of. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Everything good?

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kathrine Ancheta, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, talks to a pilot through a muzzle microphone during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. Communication between a crew chief and pilot is vital for ensuring safety. During the program, crew chiefs showed other Airmen what a workday on the flight line consists of. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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This is different

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Erica Santo Domingo, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron installation deployment readiness cell, war reserve material officer, uses headset equipment for the first time during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. Communication between a crew chief and pilot is vital for ensuring safety. During the program, tasks ranged from prepping for the day's flying followed by ensuring jets are ready for launch and recovering the plane after a sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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All laughs

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Erica Santo Domingo, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron installation deployment readiness cell, war reserve material officer, laughs in excitement during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. The participants were chosen based upon their assigned 35th LRS jobs, in relation to flying operations. Tasks ranged from prepping for flights and ensuring jets are ready for launch and recovering the plane after a sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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On my way

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Colin Wagner, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, smiles on the way to the flight line during the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. During the program, crew chiefs showed Airmen what a workday on the flight line consists of. Tasks ranged from prepping for flights and ensuring jets are ready for launch and recovering the plane after a sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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New experience

U.S. Air Force Capt. Gabriel Byrd, left, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, briefs 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen, right, who participated in the crew chief for a day shadow program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2018. The program allows non-maintenance personnel on the flight line to understand and get first-hand experience on what maintainers encounter during their duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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CP!

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, left, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge and Staff Sgt. Kevin Golden, right, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance dedicated crew chief pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. The panther’s paw hand sign is an homage to Edlridge, the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron’s pet panther in Vietnam. Eldridge later became the official mascot of the 13th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Late night chats

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, talks to an Airman during night shift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. AMU officers do more than just directing essential maintenance operations, they implement crucial aircraft inspections and deliver combat support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Plane mode

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Dacpano, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2018. Aircraft Maintenance Officers are responsible for the repair of disabled aircrafts and ground equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Say cheese

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean McGrath, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron deputy field manager, Staff Sgt. Joshua Basquez, middle, the 35th OSS airfield management NCO in charge and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Sanchez, right, the 35th OSS training airfield management NCO in charge, pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2017. All of the 35th OSS personnel will be using the new RT3 friction measurement device on the flight line due to its increased accuracy and speed. This allows the 35th OSS to relay all information runway related to be conveyed to pilots in a timely manner for a safe departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Last minute markings

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean McGrath, left, the 35th Operations Support Squadron deputy field manager, 1st Lt. Michael Duran, middle, the 35th OSS airfield management flight commander, and Dan Halliday, right, creator of Halliday technologies, ensure all materials are in place on the RT3 friction measurement device at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2017. Without the runway friction tester, the 35th OSS would be unable to get calculations of the friction on runways, which are essential to determine whether the pilots will be able to depart safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Stabilize

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean McGrath, the 35th Operations Support Squadron deputy field manager, tightens the stabilizer bar on the RT3 friction measurement device at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2017. The friction of the runway’s surface is measured at all times while the vehicle is running, and any friction change is monitored and recorded onto a tablet inside the car. This allows the 35th OSS to relay all information runway related to be conveyed to pilots in a timely manner for a safe departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Through thick and thin

Dan Halliday, the creator of Halliday technologies, tightens a strut on a RT3 friction measurement device at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 7, 2017. This machine is a continuous runway friction tester, meaning the wheel runs nonstop behind the vehicle when driven in a straight line, measuring the surface conditions of the runway. Without the runway friction tester, the 35th OSS would be unable to get calculations of the runway’s surface friction, which is essential to pilots’, ability to depart safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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18-ship F-16 Fighting Falcon elephant walk

During Beverly Sunrise 17-07, an annual wing-wide readiness exercise planned months in advance, 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron, line the runway during an elephant walk at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2017. BS 17-07 is a simulated deployment to test the readiness of the 35th Fighter Wing. The exercise assesses the 35th FW's ability to meet deployment and wartime taskings to better prepare for real-world scenarios throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Getting in line

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Lord, 35th Operations Support Squadron commander, relays information during an 18-ship F-16 Fighting Falcons elephant walk at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2017. Exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07 is an annual wing-wide readiness exercise planned months in advance to test the readiness of the 35th Fighter Wing. The exercise assesses the 35th FW's ability to meet deployment and wartime taskings to better prepare for real-world scenarios throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Rubble on the runway

Japanese contractors conduct routine maintenance on the airfield at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2017. The runway become fully operational June 26, more than a week ahead of schedule. This gave the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons along with 35th Maintenance Group personnel the opportunity to return home to their friends and family early, while also displaying their abilities to move entire squadrons across the Pacific with little notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Families meet pilots on the runway

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Doyle Pompa, the 35th Operations Groups vice commander, meets with his family after returning home from a temporary duty location at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2017. The 13th Fighter Squadron and 35th Maintenance Group personnel trained with Airmen from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, while the flight line underwent routine maintenance. During their tenure at Kunsan, 35th Fighter Wing pilots enhanced readiness capabilities while training in unfamiliar territories with our allies within the Pacific Air Forces region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Perfecting Misawa’s runway

Japanese contractors conduct routine maintenance on the airfield at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2017. The runway become fully operational June 26, more than a week ahead of schedule. The construction repaired degrading asphalt, spanning 1,463 meters, solidifying the 35th Fighter Wing to continue projecting power within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and supporting its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Lab technicians fuel 35th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ken Leon Guerrero, a fuels laboratory technician with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, looks at previous fuel records at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2017. Fuels technicians perform checks twice a day, ensuring the quality of the fuel is not contaminated. Without fuel, jets could not assist in enhancing our presence in the region by strategically distributing our posture over a wider geographic range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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