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210209-F-MI946-1109

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Braedon Hawkins, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Flight Individual Protective Equipment apprentice, manages base assets at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2021. The Material Management Flight is responsible for stocking, storing, issuing, managing, inventorying, shipping, and inspecting Department of Defense supplies, equipment, munitions, and fuels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon R. Redfern)

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210209-F-MI946-1074

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dawson Powers, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Flight Individual Protective Equipment apprentice, conducts a gas mask seal test at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2021. Quality checks are regularly performed on gas masks to ensure they are in proper working condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon R. Redfern)

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210209-F-MI946-1051

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dawson Powers, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Flight Individual Protective Equipment (IPE) apprentice, searches through storage boxes at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2021. The IPE section maintains and provides essential equipment to personnel on base for deployments and readiness exercises, which improve and enhance the base defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon R. Redfern)

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210205-F-MI946-1039

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Khayruddiyn Bancroft, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Flight Decentralized Material Support (DMS) technician, checks inventory at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2021. The DMS section acts as a liaison between material management and maintenance units on the flight line providing 24 hour support for any equipment maintainers may need on the spot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon R. Redfern)

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210205-F-MI946-1013

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Khayruddiyn Bancroft, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Flight Decentralized Material Support technician, opens a storage locker at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2021. The members from the maintenance support section work alongside various maintenance units across base to ensure they are properly supplied and prepared with sufficient parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon R. Redfern)

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210202-F-MI946-1367

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Brothers, left, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) fuels laboratory technician, assists Col. Jesse J. Friedel, middle, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Steven G. Creek, right, the 35th Medical Group superintendent, operate a Gammon Aqua-Glo Water Detector during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2021. The Gammon Aqua Glo Water Detector measures the amount of undissolved water in jet fuels, helping the 35th LRS fuels management flight verify the quality of all fuel that comes in and out of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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210202-F-MI946-1268

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, runs a fuel system icing inhibitor or “fizzy sample” in the fuels laboratory during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2021. A “fizzy sample” bonds to the water in jet fuel to prevent the water from freezing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon R. Redfern)

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210202-F-MI946-1085

Troy Farris, left, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) fuels laboratory specialist, shows, U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, an in-line sampler during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2021. The 35th LRS fuels management flight perform monthly tests on fuel trucks with these in-line samplers to verify the fuel quality, ensuring the operability of their everyday functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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210202-F-MI946-1077

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Steven G. Creek, left, the 35th Medical Group superintendent, and Col. Jesse J. Friedel, middle, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, watches as Senior Airman James Brothers, right, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, fills out a daily refuel summary during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2021. Detailed paperwork is required to help the fuels service center account for distributed fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Standing in the cargo bay

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, opens the cargo bay door during a forward area refueling point training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. FARP entails the rapid transfer of fuel from one aircraft to another. On this occasion, an MC-130J Commando II and four F-16 Fighting Falcon completed the procedure with all engines running. This capability makes it possible for fighter aircraft to land, replenish fuel and return to air-battle operations within a short timeframe in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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3,000 lbs of fuel in less than 10

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron and 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a forward area refueling point training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, options are vastly increased, as any accessible airfield or island can be used to replenish fighters and send them back to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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Connection check

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, inspects the fuel hose connection to a MC-130J Commando II during a forward area refueling point training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. FARP plays a role in the U.S. military’s adaptive basing abilities to deliver airpower and lethality more efficiently anywhere in the world by being able to provide a mobile refueling point anywhere an aircraft can land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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Let the refueling commence

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon with its engines on during a forward area refueling point training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. Without FARP capabilities, U.S. Air Force aircraft are limited to air-to-air refueling and permanently-installed bases for their refueling needs. However, when a fighter squadron has FARP support, options are vastly increased, as any accessible airfield or island can be used to replenish fighters and send them back to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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Pulling the fuel hose to the F-16

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Guerrero, an 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team member from Kadena Air Base, Japan, runs the fuel hose to the F-16 Fighting Falcon during a FARP training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 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 Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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Waiting to refuel

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trey Branch, an 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team member, waits to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a FARP training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. Members of the 18th LRS and 1st Special Operations Squadron validated their FARP training and certified five crewmembers on the procedures, while Misawa Airmen observed the refueling capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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FARP setup

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron and 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare for a forward area refueling point training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. Members of the 18th LRS and 1st SOS validated their FARP training and certified five crewmembers on the procedures, while Misawa Airmen observed the refueling capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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Training with a smile

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Guerrero, an 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team member from Kadena Air Base, Japan, carries a section of a fuel hose to a MC-130J Commando II during a FARP training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. FARP entails the rapid transfer of fuel from one aircraft to another. On this occasion, an MC-130J Commando II and four F-16 Fighting Falcons completed the procedure with all engines running. This capability makes it possible for fighter aircraft to land, replenish fuel and return to air-battle operations within a short timeframe in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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A whole lotta hose

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Guerrero, an 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team member from Kadena Air Base Japan, carries a section of the fuel hose to a MC-130J Commando II during a forward area refueling point training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 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 Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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Loaded and ready to fly

Cargo locked into place by the PACAF Air Mobility Command awaits transportation to RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2019. The supply logistics included both JASDF and U.S. Air Force personnel coordinating more than 281,000 pounds of supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)

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PDF Line

Airmen from the 35th Medical Group simulate out-processing Airmen tasked to mock deploy during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2017. Medical used this opportunity to ensure all Airmen participating in the pre-deployment function line were current on their vaccinations and give them this year’s flu shot. This exercise is an annual part of the 35th Fighter Wing’s training program that has been planned for months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)

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