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250610-F-VQ736-1003

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jose Pro, left, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrews Mikel, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operators, approach an R-11 fueling truck and F-16 Fighting Falcon for a fuel run at Misawa Air Base, June 10, 2025. Using R-11 and R-12 refueling units, fuel specialists support round-the-clock operations to keep the 35th Fighter Wing’s aircraft fueled, enabling immediate combat response and sustained mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250610-F-VQ736-1016

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jose Pro, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, checks the pressure gauge of an R-11 fueling truck during an F-16 Fighting Falcon fuel run at Misawa Air Base, June 10, 2025. Whether fueling in a hardened aircraft shelter or on the flightline during hot-pit operations, fuel operators sustain the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to generate combat airpower to safeguard regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250610-F-VQ736-1012

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrews Mikel, right, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jose Pro, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operators, watch for an F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief’s signal to start fueling at Misawa Air Base, June 10, 2025. Fuels distribution specialists operate day and night to refuel aircraft, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to sustain airpower dominance and forward engagement across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250610-F-VQ736-1025

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrews Mikel, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, holds the deadman switch of an R-11 fueling truck during an F-16 Fighting Falcon fuel run at Misawa Air Base, June 10, 2025. Fuels operators support contingency operations, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing remains agile, fueled, and ready to fight anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250610-F-VQ736-1056

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jose Pro, left, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrews Mikel, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operators, round up the hose for an R-11 fueling truck at Misawa Air Base, June 10, 2025. Utilizing pump control panels and emergency shutdown systems, fuel operators protect assets and preserve readiness across the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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240711-F-KM882-1102

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson. 35th Fighter Wing commander, exchanges patches with Tech. Sgt. Teddy Longnecker, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 avionics craftsmen, during a Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 11, 2024. The Wild Weasel Walkthrough is conducted weekly and provides an opportunity for the Misawa Air Base command team to see the inner workings of various jobs and duties around base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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240711-F-KM882-1083

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, inspects the inner workings of an F-16 during a Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 11, 2024. The 13th FGS one of two fighter squadrons at Misawa Air Base which ensures the operational readiness and maintenance excellence of our aircraft fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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240711-F-KM882-1076

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Najera, left, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, and Master Sgt. Joshua Lucero, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron specialist section chief, inspect an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 11, 2024. The 13th FGS is one of two fighter squadrons at Misawa Air Base which ensures the operational readiness and maintenance excellence of our aircraft fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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240711-F-KM882-1069

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Tech. Sgt. Teddy Longnecker, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 avionics craftsmen, perform routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 11, 2024. The Wild Weasel Walkthrough is conducted weekly and provides an opportunity for Misawa leadership to see the inner workings of various jobs and duties around base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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240711-F-KM882-1039

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Danial Arias, left, and Senior Airman Sara Macgowan, right, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 avionics journeymen, unload supplies during a Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 11, 2024. The Wild Weasel Walkthrough is conducted weekly and provides an opportunity for Misawa leadership to see the inner workings of various jobs and duties around base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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DCC: A step above the rest

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Warren Smith, the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, delivers a speech during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. The objective of the Dedicated Crew Chief program is to directly assign a maintenance Airman to each aircraft to provide continuity and accuracy of aircraft forms, aircraft status, scheduled maintenance, and improve aircraft appearance. The DCC's name is placed on the left side of the aircraft to showcase their dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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A small token of appreciation

U.S. Air Force Capt. Amos Bartlow, the 14th Fighter Squadron chief of training, presents Staff Sgt. Matthew Teegarden, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Dedicated Crew Chief, with a coin and patch during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. The ceremonious occasion signifies the culmination of the individual’s hard work, dedication and training, earning them the title of DCC. During the ceremony, crew chiefs took the crew chief oath and received a certificate, coin and patch commemorating the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Reciting the DCC oath

U.S. Air Force Dedicated Crew Chiefs from the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit recite the DCC Creed during a ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. Twenty-two Airmen were recognized as Dedicated Crew Chiefs during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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14th AMU DCC ceremony

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Team Misawa gather during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. During the ceremony, crew chiefs took the crew chief oath and received a certificate, coin and patch commemorating the event. DCCs spend countless hours assigned to a single aircraft, inspecting and maintaining every square inch of their aircraft, and are ultimately responsible for not only that aircraft, but also the safety of their pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Dominating Misawa skies

U.S. Pacific Air Force's F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team pilot waves to the crowd below during the Misawa Air Fest 2019 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2019. Each year, Misawa AB opens its gates for visitors to freely see and feel the rush of air power up close. Exhibiting the maneuverability of the aircraft shows the F-16 Fighting Falcon's strength and durability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st CLass China M. Shock)
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Dare to be daring

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Blue Implulse Demonstration Team flies in formation during the Misawa Air Fest 2019 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2019. The Blue Impulse fly the Kawasaki T-4, a subsonic intermediate jet trainer aircraft and display their mission ready capabilities. The air fest provided aerial acrobatics performance, food and various static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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The landing

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, taxis in an F-16 Fighting Falcon, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. BOB, or tail number 808, a Block-50 F-16 Fighting Falcon, reached 10,000 flight hours during this sortie thanks to the thousands of maintainers who have turned a wrench on the fighter aircraft since rolling off the assembly line in 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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Hitting Milestones

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, holds up the 14th Fighter Squadron call sign, “wood,” before a takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. This aircraft is the first Block-50 F-16 Fighting Falcon in the entire U.S. Air Force inventory to hit the 10,000-flight hour milestone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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Prepare for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Airman Angel Guel, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, conducts a pre-flight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. Misawa’s crew chiefs are responsible for ensuring every F-16 meets standards through inspections and maintenance measures. Pre-flight inspections ensure the safety of an aircraft before leaving the flightline and the pilot once they are in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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All smiles from here

U.S. Air Force Airman Angel Guel, right, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, helps secure Col. Kristopher Struve, left, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, into the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. As a crew chief, his duties are extensive and include pre-and post-flight inspections, intake examinations and all-around maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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