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To store is no longer a chore

The 35th Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight centralized repair storage facility sits at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2019. Before the establishment of this new structure, props Airmen traveled across the flightline to a hardened aircraft shelter that stored parts and materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Black and yellow, black and yellow

The 35th Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight centralized repair storage facility logo is displayed at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2019. Although easy access to parts and equipment wasn’t always present for this team, that didn’t stop them from being recognized by leadership and winning the 35th Fighter Wing's Team of the Year Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Shelf storage galore

Boxes sit on a shelf at the 35th Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight centralized repair storage facility building at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2019. Streamlining the storage of parts and equipment is important in providing the best engines possible not only for Misawa, but other U.S. Pacific Air Force installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Wow! Look at all this space

The 35th Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight centralized repair storage facility stores various equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2019. The seemingly brand new building is constructed out of four unused corrugated metal buildings, which aided in cost savings, time and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Wild Weasels take off during VIGILANT ACE 18

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off at at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 6, 2017, during VIGILANT ACE 18. More than 280 Airmen and 18 F-16s from the 35th FW participated in the annual flying exercise, encompassing more than 12,000 personnel on the Korean Peninsula, further developing readiness and interoperability within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Under the belly of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during VIGILANT ACE 18

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Antonio Manson, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, tends to an oil leak on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 6, 2017. VIGILANT ACE is an annual flying exercise, encompassing more than 12,000 personnel on the Korean Peninsula. More than 280 Airmen and 18 F-16s from the 35th Fighter Wing participated in the exercise, further developing readiness and interoperability within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Routine maintenance during VIGILANT ACE 18

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenneth Gleason, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, conducts maintenance inspections on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 6, 2017. The 35th Fighter Wing relocated more than 280 personnel and 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons to further enhance the wing’s ‘fight tonight’ capability during the annual exercise held across the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Claw for luck during VIGILANT ACE 18

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Keefe McIntosh, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, throws up the “Panther Claw” to an oncoming F-16 Fighting Falcon during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 5, 2017. VIGILANT ACE 18 tested the abilities of 35th Fighter Wing pilots, maintainers and other supporting agencies to exercise rapid regional response within the Indo-Asia- Pacific region and sustain operations away from home station. VIGILANT ACE is an annual flying exercise encompassing more than 12,000 personnel on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Towing Vipers during VIGILANT ACE 18

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow an F-16 Fighting Falcon into a hardened aircraft shelter during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 5, 2017. Maintainers and pilots worked together to manually push aircraft backwards due to the significant size difference of Osan AB HASs compared to those at Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Airmen receive prime training during VIGILANT ACE 18

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nicholas Ward, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintenance cell boss, walks down the flight line during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 5, 2017. The responsibilities of a cell boss includes ensuring his personnel, six F-16s and everything that comes along with quality of life and maintenance issues is top notch for mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Airmen receive prime training during VIGILANT ACE 18

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas DeWulf, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, waits as Airman 1st Class Mnason Mikesell, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts preflight inspections during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 4, 2017. The 35th Fighter Wing relocated more than 280 personnel and 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons to further enhance the wing’s ‘fight tonight’ capability during the annual exercise held across the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Airmen receive prime training during VIGILANT ACE 18

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ricardo Arzadon, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics journeyman, stands outside a harden aircraft shelter during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 4, 2017. More than 280 personnel relocated to Osan AB for the annually held exercise, further enhancing the region’s joint and bilateral readiness among sister services and Indo-Asia-Pacific allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Airmen receive prime training during VIGILANT ACE 18

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Trimble, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, waits to taxi out of a harden aircraft shelter during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 4, 2017. More than 280 personnel relocated to Osan AB for the annually held exercise, further enhancing the region’s joint and bilateral readiness among sister services and Indo-Asia- Pacific allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Airmen receive prime training during VIGILANT ACE 18

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Moeller, the 13th Fighter Squadron commander, throws up the “Panther Claw” during an in-processing brief during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 2, 2017. VIGILANT ACE 18 tests the abilities of 35th Fighter Wing pilots, maintainers and other supporting agencies to exercise rapid regional response within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and sustain operations away from home station. VIGILANT ACE 18 is an annual flying exercise encompassing more than 12,000 personnel on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Inprocessing

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron listen to in-processing briefings prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. Once Airmen disembark transport aircraft, local 51st Fighter Wing briefings impart better understanding of procedures, exercise rules of engagement and supporting agencies available for use. More than 280 personnel relocated to Osan AB for the annually held exercise, further enhancing the region’s joint and bilateral readiness among sister services and Indo-Asia- Pacific allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Steppin' With a Smile

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Trimble, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, steps from her jet prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. VIGILANT ACE 18 tests the abilities of 35th Fighter Wing pilots, maintainers and other supporting agencies to exercise rapid regional response within the Indo-Asia- Pacific region and sustain operations away from home station. VIGILANT ACE 18 is an annual flying exercise encompassing more than 12,000 personnel on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Exercise Vigilant Ace 18

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lonnie Jessie, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, waits to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2017. More than 280 personnel arrived at Osan AB fully equipped and ready to participate in the annually held flying exercise. During the training, 35th Fighter Wing Airmen embed with 51st FW Airmen, ensuring seamless operations for the duration of the exercise.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Unpacking for Vigilant Ace 18

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Enrique Verbera, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, begins to unload essential cargo prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2017. The 35th Fighter Wing relocated more than 280 personnel and 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons to further enhance the wing’s “fight tonight” capability during the annual exercise held across the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Weasels arrive for Vigilant Ace 18

An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 13th Fighter Squadron taxis to a hardened aircraft shelter prior to the start of VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. VIGILANT ACE 18 is an annual flying exercise encompassing more than 12,000 personnel on the Korean Peninsula and will be executed Dec. 4 through 8. More than 280 Airmen and 18 F-16s from the 35th Fighter Wing are currently participating in the exercise, further developing readiness and interoperability within the Indo-Asia- Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Checked off the list

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Chojnacki, left, and Tech. Sgt. Laura Valentstein, both 176th Fighter Squadron F-110 jet engine mechanics, based out of Madison, Wisconsin, perform a final engine inspection at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2017. The 176th FS personnel worked approximately 4,000 hours in order to support their squadron deployed to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, enabling a greater force of deterrence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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