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Defenses standing-by

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Yamamoto, left, and Leading Airman Ikumi Aomatsu, right, both Shariki Sub Base Patriot missile operators, standby during a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. The PAC-3 guided air-and-missile defense system provides a highly reactive hit-to-kill capability in both range and altitude while operating in all environments. The planning of this evolution improves bilateral staff coordination between JASDF and U.S. forces across Japan, better preparing them both for defending Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Asking all the questions

Several U.S. and Japan news agencies interview Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Col. Yoshichika Kawahiro, the Shariki Sub Base 21st Fire Unit commander, during a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. The exercise deployment of the Patriot missiles will test the interoperability of U.S. and Japan forces, allow for on-site assessments of firing locations, and provide the JASDF with opportunities to test their air defense assets under conditions simulating a real-world deployment. The Patriot systems used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force defend against incoming ballistic missiles and other threats using a 320 kg missile that travels in excess of 5,000 kph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Ushering in PAC-3 goods

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Leading Airman Ikumi Aomatsu, a Shariki Sub Base Patriot missile operator, ushers in Patriot interceptor missiles during a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. Patriot, standing for phased array tracking radar to intercept of target, protects ground forces and critical assets at all echelons from advanced aircraft, cruise missiles and tactical ballistic missiles. Bilateral exercises like this one demonstrate the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance and the determination of both nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Hold the line

Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members bring a fuel line to a Patriot interceptor missile during a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. A Patriot battery has six major components: a power plant, radar set, an engagement control station, launcher stations, the antenna mast group, and the interceptor missiles themselves. The bilateral training and coordination between U.S.-Japan forces increases interoperability, ensuring security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, laughs during the Misawa Ready Technician program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. According to Master Sgt. Michael Mahaffey, the 35th AMXS assistant superintendent, the overall goal of the program is to fill training gaps between technical school and the first-duty location work center requirements, fast tracking Airmen to be self-sustainable, reliable and qualified technicians meeting the needs of the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, closes an aircraft panel during the Misawa Ready Technician program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. The program is an informal, peer-to-peer based training and mentorship for first-duty location 3-level aircraft maintainers. The program increases the amount of maintenance personnel who can qualify to work on the F-16 Fighting Falcon, allowing them to be readily available to execute the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, performs a post-flight inspection in the nose landing gear of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. The program prepares maintenance Airmen for their 5-level upgrade and assist in career development course material, which is essential to providing quality maintenance performance on aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, left, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, speaks with Master Sgt. Michael Mahaffey, right, the 35th AMXS assistant superintendent, on properly using a technical order computer to learn the functionality of an integrated servo actuator during the Misawa Ready Technician Program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. The actuator is used for the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s flaperon and stab controls, giving the F-16 it’s high maneuverability, used in air-to- air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Ready Technician program bridges maintenance skill levels

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bunn, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sets an integrated servo actuator during the Misawa Ready Technician program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2017. Crew chiefs diagnose and repair, coordinate and supervise their assigned aircraft as they generate sorties and prepare for mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Let the games begin

U.S. Air Force weapons standardization Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Group, prepare to load munitions as evaluators observe during the 3rd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan Aug. 11, 2017. Competitions test the ability of Airmen to quickly and precisely carry out the mission of power projection in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region in adherence to the Air Force's primary mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Rotating an AIM-120

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Russel Whitehall, left, a weapons team chief, and Senior Airman Lainer England, right, a weapons load crew member, both assigned to the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, rotate an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile while spectators observe during the 3rd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The two load crews are comprised of three members from either the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit or the 13th AMU. The competitions recognize superior performers and keeps weapons loaders’ skills sharp while boosting unit morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Turning wrenches, loading weapons

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lanier England, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares a BRU-57A bomb rack prior to loading a munition during the 3rd quarter loading competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The 35th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcons are multi-role fighter aircraft capable of performing the suppression of enemy air defenses mission. With the largest area of responsibility of any Air Force major command, Pacific Air Forces’ responsibility covers more than 100 million square miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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In it to win it

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Farhan Howard, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load team member, operates an MJ-1 lift truck during the 2nd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The truck transports, loads and unloads a wide variety of munitions, supplies and can lift approximately 3,000 pounds. The MJ-1, also known as a “jammer”, serves as the standard USAF bomb loading vehicle since the 1950s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Post load inspection

U.S. Air Force weapons standardization Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Group conduct a post loading inspection after securing three various munitions on the F-16 Fighting Falcon, during the 2nd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. Supplying the F-16 with munitions is one way the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew Airmen display their ambition for excellence and exemplify what it takes to accomplish the mission. As an integral part of load crew tradition, these competitions furthers skills and promotes camaraderie within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Safe and secure

A three-man load crew with the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secure a Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU-38 to a BRU-57A bomb rack during the 2nd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. A JDAM enables employment of accurate air-to-surface weapons against high priority fixed and relocatable targets from the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The purpose of a load crew competition is to recognize superior performers and keep weapons loaders’ skills sharp and ready for real world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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A pilots view

Children from the Hirosaki Aiseien Orphanage watch a video from inside the cockpit of the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The children spent the afternoon eating American food, watching a munitions load competition and getting up close to the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The 29 children and nine staff members from the orphanage spent the day interacting with service members and learning about operations on a military installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Showing off the F-16

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Smeeding, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, educates children from the Hirosaki Aiseien Orphanage during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The children had the rare opportunity to meet with Air Force, Navy, Army and Marine personnel. The volunteers engaged with the children and watched a munitions load competition, before getting an up close and personal tour of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Intrigued

Service members and children from the Hirosaki Aiseien Orphanage watch a munitions load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. During the competition, load crew teams raced against the clock, and each other, to arm an F-16 Fighting Falcon with one AIM-9 Sidewinder a short-range air-to-air missile, one AIM-120 advanced medium range air-to-air missile, an AGM-88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile and a Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU 31 (v) 3/B. Hosting events such as this promotes cultural exchanges between the U.S. and Japan on more than just a military foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Meeting 35th LRS leadership

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, right, the U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, meets with 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron leadership during his first visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2017. During his visit, Martinez toured several 35th FW agencies, including the 35th Medical Group, the 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion shop, the 35th Force Support Squadron Himberg pool and the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle transport section. At each location, Airmen spoke on their roles and how they play a part in the overall mission at Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Learning more about the 35th FSS mission

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, the U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, center, meets with 35th Force Support Squadron leadership during his first visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2017. During his conversations with Airmen, he highlighted the critical contingency role Misawa AB has as a power projection hub for possible real-world incidents. He also inspired Airmen to hone skills and implement possible innovative ideas within their work center. Finally, he applauded the 35th Fighter Wing’s efforts on strengthening the positive relationships with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Xiomara M. Martinez)
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