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Avionics in Action: How the 35th MXS Powers Precision in the Sky

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Garner, 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics flight electronic warfare systems technician, works on an AN/ALQ-184 electronic countermeasures pod at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2025. The avionics flight plays a key role in integrating cutting-edge technologies into aircraft, ensuring they stay technologically advanced and ready to address modern threats, directly supporting the 35th Fighter Wing mission of maintaining air superiority and readiness in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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Avionics in Action: How the 35th MXS Powers Precision in the Sky

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Garner, 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics flight electronic warfare systems technician, works on an AN/ALQ-184 electronic countermeasures pod at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2025. The avionics flight ensures avionics systems remain fully operational, keeping aircraft mission-ready for rapid deployment and operations in dynamic environments, ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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Avionics in Action: How the 35th MXS Powers Precision in the Sky

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Caldwell, 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics flight electronic warfare systems technician, works on an AN/ALQ-184 electronic countermeasures pod at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2025. The avionics flight ensures avionics systems are well-maintained, supporting rapid responses to regional threats and crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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Avionics in Action: How the 35th MXS Powers Precision in the Sky

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Garner, 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics flight electronic warfare systems technician, solders components at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2025. The avionics flight plays a key role in integrating cutting-edge technologies into aircraft, ensuring they stay technologically advanced and ready to address modern threats, directly supporting the 35th FW mission of maintaining air superiority and readiness in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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Avionics in Action: How the 35th MXS Powers Precision in the Sky

U.S. Air Force Airman Cameron DeGray, 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics flight electronic warfare systems technician, inspects an AN/ALQ-184 electronic countermeasures pod at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2025. The avionics flight ensures avionics systems remain fully operational, keeping aircraft mission-ready for rapid deployment and operations in dynamic environments, ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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Avionics in Action: How the 35th MXS Powers Precision in the Sky

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rodrigo Reyes, left, and Airman Cameron DeGray, 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics flight electronic warfare systems technicians, lower an AN/ALQ-184 electronic countermeasures pod at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2025. The avionics flight ensures avionics systems are well-maintained, supporting rapid responses to regional threats and crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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Wild Weasel Walk-through: Pods

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lorenzo Finch, 35th Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare systems craftsman, explains aircraft systems to Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Cheronica Blandburg, 35th FW command chief, during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2023. Electronic warfare systems specialists go through extensive training to be able to install and service radar, communications, weapons and other flight operations to ensure the safety of the aircraft and the crew and the successful completion of missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Wild Weasel Walk-through: Pods

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lorenzo Finch, 35th Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare systems craftsman, explains aircraft systems to Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Cheronica Blandburg, 35th FW command chief, during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2023. Electronic warfare systems specialists go through extensive training to be able to install and service radar, communications, weapons and other flight operations to ensure the safety of the aircraft and the crew and the successful completion of missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Wild Weasel Walk-through: Pods

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lorenzo Finch, 35th Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare systems craftsman, explains aircraft systems to Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Cheronica Blandburg, 35th FW command chief, during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2023. All Air Force aircraft are outfitted with sophisticated aviation technology to help guide their every move. It’s the responsibility of mobility air forces electronic warfare systems specialists to maintain these systems to the highest standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Wild Weasel Walk-through: Pods

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lorenzo Finch, 35th Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare systems craftsman, explains aircraft systems to Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Cheronica Blandburg, 35th FW command chief, during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2023. All Air Force aircraft are outfitted with sophisticated aviation technology to help guide their every move. It’s the responsibility of mobility air forces electronic warfare systems specialists to maintain these systems to the highest standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Laughter between strangers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mario Perez, a Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team avionics technician, and an attendee of the Hofu Air Show laugh after taking a photo together at Hofu-kita Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2018. Interacting with the community is one aspect of the team's overall mission, the other being a display of the F-16's air power. In conjunction with the show schedule, team members also support of the 35th Fighter Wing's mission on a day-to-day basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Preparing to return home

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Pedrick, a Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team crew chief, uses hand signals to communicate with Capt. Phil Bourquin, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, prior to takeoff from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, June 4, 2018. The team's purpose is to strengthen the U.S. relationship with countries in the Indo-Pacific region through demonstrations and interactions with airshow guests. The PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team's next performance is in Anchorage, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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My right your left

Members of the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team, conduct a ground performance prior to takeoff for the Hofu Air Show practice at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, June 1, 2018. Due to the runway being too short for the F-16 Fighting Falcon to takeoff and land, the show was staged, meaning the jet launched from a different location than where the air show took place. The team includes one pilot, two narrators, one safety observer, a superintendent and a maintenance team composed of three crew chiefs and four specialists, responsible for the aircraft's avionics and electrical systems and engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Hello down there

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team pilot, waves to the crowd during the Hofu Air Show at Hofu-kita Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2018. Impellizzeri performed 14 maneuvers during the 15-minute display of the F-16's capabilities. These demonstrations allow the team to showcase the jet’s capabilities and engage local communities throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Starstruck

Capt. Phil Bourquin, a Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team safety observer, prepares to sign a child’s hat during the Hofu Air Show at Hofu-kita Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2018. For some of the air show attendees, this was their first interaction with Americans. One of the PACAF F-16 Demo Team's priorities is to make personal contact with local nationals on and off the flight line, establishing positive relationships throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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F-16 receives systems upgrades, boost tactical power

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sonethasinh Sayasaeng, a 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, installs the M7.1 upgrade to an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2017. The M7.1 changes the way the aircraft physically interfaces with the pilot. Multiple changes to hands on throttle and stick functionality will enable pilots to more effectively use the display while keeping their hands on the controls of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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F-16 receives systems upgrades, boost tactical power

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sonethasinh Sayasaeng, a 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for an M7.1 upgrade at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2017. The upgrade will provide pilots with more tactical information to be applied to dynamic missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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F-16 receives systems upgrades, boost tactical power

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sonethasinh Sayasaeng, left, shows Airman 1st Class Talon Cotterman, right, both 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics technicians, how to begin the M7.1 upgrade to an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2017. Both aircraft maintenance unit personnel are working together to simultaneously phase the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons’ fleet into the new upgrade by Aug. 1, enabling emerging pilots to receive a finer quality of training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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F-16 receives systems upgrades, boost tactical power

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sonethasinh Sayasaeng, left, shows Airman 1st Class Talon Cotterman, right, both 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics technicians, how to install the M7.1 upgrade to an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2017. Misawa is receiving the M7.1, an avionics system upgrade, to further enhance the fleet’s readiness, situational awareness and tactical capabilities, ensuring Misawa provides the highest level of stability in the Indo-Asia- Pacific region and peace of mind for our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Assembling breakout box

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nary Kong-Choup, a team member with the 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics intermediate section electronic warfare section, assembles a breakout box at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 1, 2016. Kong-Choup was one of seven Airmen who took the initiative on building this device, saving time and requiring less manpower to operate. The apparatus connects to parts on F-16 Fighting Falcons, called line replacement units, and inspects the integrity of electrical pathways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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