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After the crash: Search and Recovery

Airmen from the 35th Force Support Squadron carry a simulated body during a search and recovery mission at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2014. After a simulated C-130 Hercules crashed, base agencies were dispatched to the scene where their response and recovery abilities were tested during exercise Beverly Sunrise 15-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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After the crash: Search and Recovery

Tech. Sgt. Boris Hyzcko, 35th Force Support Squadron search and recovery team leader, assesses damage after a simulated C-130 Hercules crashed at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2014. Airmen from the 35 FSS perform search and recovery as an additional duty during emergency situations. The search and recovery was executed in support of exercise Beverly Sunrise 15-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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After the crash: Search and Recovery

Airmen from the 35th Force Support Squadron perform a search and recovery sweep during exercise Beverly Sunrise 15-1 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2014. After a simulated C-130 Hercules crashed on base, agencies including the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire department, 35th Medical Group and 35th Security Forces Squadron assembled on-scene initiate response procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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After the crash: Search and Recovery

Search and recovery Airmen from the 35th Force Support Squadron examine a simulated body during exercise Beverly Sunrise 15-1 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2014. Emergency personnel assembled after a simulated C-130 Hercules was downed and required multiple agencies to take appropriate response actions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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After the crash: Search and Recovery

An Airman from the 35th Force Support Squadron sketches a recovery layout plan at the scene of a simulated C-130 Hercules crash scene at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2014. Nine Airmen performed a search and recovery mission in support of exercise Beverly Sunrise 15-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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After the crash: Search and Recovery

A team of search and recovery Airmen from the 35th Force Support Squadron sweep a crash site at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2014. During exercise Beverly Sunrise 15-1, a simulated C-130 Hercules aircraft crashed and required base agencies to respond to the emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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After the crash: Search and Recovery

Airmen from the 35th Force Support Squadron arrive at the scene of a simulated aircraft crash at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2014. First responders, along with search and recovery teams assembled for an initial brief concerning a simulated C-130 Hercules crashed on base during exercise Beverly Sunrise 15-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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35th FW supports ATR program

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mark Temple, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, replaces a panel on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2014. This is just one of several F-16s from Misawa Air Base, Japan, currently at Komatsu in support of Aviation Training Relocation Program operations. ATRs allow Japan and the United States to practice and evaluate their coordination procedures and interoperability requirements. Maintainers like Temple are on hand to quickly fix whatever maintenance issues may arise with the F-16, allowing pilots to continue their suppression of enemy air defenses and defensive/offensive counterair missions with minimum delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Wallace/Released)
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35th FW supports ATR program

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2014, in support of Aviation Training Relocation program operations. An ATR mission allows U.S. and Japanese forces the opportunity to practice and evaluate the coordination procedures and interoperability elements required to effectively and mutually respond to the defense of Japan. This Komatsu ATR is unique because it is in concurrence with Keen Sword -- an exercise held once every two years to test the way U.S. and Japanese ground, air and sea forces work together. Keen Sword 2015 will include an estimated 10,000 U.S. participants from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Wallace/Released)
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35th FW supports ATR program

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Andrew Buttitta, 14th Fighter Squadron pilot, hands his flight gear to Airman 1st Class Matthew McLaughlin, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, after flying an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an Aviation Training Relocation mission at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2014. The ATR program directs U.S. Air Force units to conduct training away from their duty station to provide a noise respite for those living in the community surrounding their home station. ATRs provide an indispensable field training environment for enhancing mutual understanding of each country’s tactics, communication protocols, procedures, and general interoperability. Buttitta is one of 120 Airmen from Misawa Air Base, Japan, supporting ATR missions at Komatsu. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Wallace/Released)
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35th FW supports ATR program

Maintainers from Misawa Air Base, Japan, safe an F-16 Fighting Falcon upon its return to Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2014, while a pilot prepares to disembark. The F-16 and pilot are assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron, which is currently at Komatsu in support of Aviation Training Relocation program operations. More than 120 Airmen from Misawa are on hand at Komatsu to practice and evaluate the coordination procedures and interoperability elements with the Japan Air Self Defense Force. Although the 14 FS is flying in an alternate training location, their suppression of enemy air defenses and defensive/offensive counterair mission remains the same. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Wallace/Released)
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35th FW supports ATR program

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steve Runger and Airman 1st Class Christian Cherven, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technicians, perform operations checks on various systems on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2014. This F-16 is one of several from Misawa Air Base, Japan, participating in the Aviation Training Program at Komatsu. The ATR program directs U.S. Air Force units to conduct training away from their duty station to provide a noise respite for those living in the community surrounding their home station. During this ATR, more than 120 Airmen and pilots from Misawa relocated to Komatsu to practice and evaluate the coordination procedures and interoperability elements required to effectively and mutually respond to the defense of Japan, or to a regional crisis or contingency situation in the Asia-Pacific region, while also building bilateral confidences and working relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Wallace/Released)
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35th FW supports ATR program

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christian Cherven, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, reviews an F-16 Fighting Falcon flight form book while performing maintenance on the flightline at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2014. Cherven and more than 80 maintainers from Misawa Air Base, Japan, are currently at Komatsu supporting the 14th Fighter Squadron as part of the Aviation Training Relocation Program. The ATR program allows U.S. and Japanese forces to further enhance their interoperability and joint partnership by conducting training away from the U.S. forces' home station, while also providing a noise respite for those living near the U.S. Air Force installations of the units participating in ATRs throughout Japan. The maintainers are on hand to fix mechanical issues that may arise with the jet, ensuring the aircraft is capable of performing suppression of enemy air defenses and defensive/offensive counterair missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Wallace/Released)
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Exercise prepares Airmen for aircraft recovery

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Amburn and U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Cooper, 35th Maintenance Squadron crash recovery team members, work on the underside of an aircraft during a crash recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 23, 2014. The team utilizes airbags to lift the aircraft from the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Wallace)
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Exercise prepares Airmen for aircraft recovery

U.S Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Churchill, U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Cooper and U.S Air Force Senior Airman Izaya Campbell, 35th Maintenance Squadron crash recovery team members, lift a pallet to the underside of an aircraft during a crash recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 23, 2014. The pallets were placed under the aircraft to protect airbags from being punctured by objects on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Wallace)
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Exercise prepares Airmen for aircraft recovery

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Amburn and U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Blake Cyrus, 35th Maintenance Squadron crash recovery team members, remove their gear after conducting an inspection during a crash recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 23, 2014. In this scenario, the aircraft was impeding the runway and the mission was to move it in order to enable the runway to be reopened. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jordyn Rucker)
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Exercise prepares Airmen for aircraft recovery

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Amburn and U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Blake Cyrus, 35th Maintenance Squadron crash recovery team members, tape plastic wrap around part of an aircraft during an exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 23, 2014. The plastic wrap is used to protect material during movement and handling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Wallace)
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Exercise prepares Airmen for aircraft recovery

U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Blake Cyrus, 35th Maintenance Squadron crash recovery team member, sprays an aircraft during a crash recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 23, 2014. The liquid simulated a chemical coating that would be sprayed across the aircraft to prevent composite material from becoming airborne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jordyn Rucker)
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Exercise prepares Airmen for aircraft recovery

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Amburn and U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Blake Cyrus, 35th Maintenance Squadron crash recovery team members, inspect the grounds of a simulated aircraft crash site for any hazardous substances during a crash recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 23, 2014. The purpose of this exercise is to ensure crash recovery team members are prepared to execute in the event of a real-world aircraft recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jordyn Rucker)
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Exercise prepares Airmen for aircraft recovery

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Amburn and U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Blake Cyrus, 35th Maintenance Squadron crash recovery team members, discuss their plan of action during a crash recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 23, 2014. The initial inspection determines how the aircraft lift will be executed based on its position and model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jordyn Rucker)
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