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Under Pressure

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Bolles, a Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team crew chief, checks tire pressure at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2017. Bolles, along with the rest of the team of 12, worked all day to ensure the jets were in top-notch shape for the Nyutabura Air Show, being held Dec. 3. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team based at Misawa Air Base, Japan, promotes positive relations between the United States and nations across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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prep time

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Smeeding, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration team pilot, prepares for a flight at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Dec. 3, 2017. The team arrived almost a week prior to the Nyutabura Air Show, to ensure proper preparation for the two-day air show and to execute a training scenario alongside Nyutabaru AB's F-15Js. The PACAF Demo Team based at Misawa Air Base, Japan, promotes positive relations between the United States and nations across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, showcasing its capabilities to approximately 100,000 spectators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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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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Talking on the phone

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnathan Leddy, 14th Fighter Squadron aviation resource manager NCO in charge, talks to a maintainer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 28, 2017. Pacific Air Forces presented the 35th Operations Group ARM team with the Sergeant Dee Campbell Outstanding Small Unit of the Year award. The ARMS team is responsible for ensuring all are crew are fully qualified prior to the day's flying mission set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Best in PACAF

The U.S. Air Force 35th Operations Group Aviation Resource Management office pauses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2017. Pacific Air Forces presented the ARM team with Sergeant Dee Campbell Outstanding Small Unit of the Year award. The award is named in honor of Sergeant Dee Campbell, an aviation resource manager, killed in 1996, by a truck bomb explosion at Khobar Towers in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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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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Final enlisted photo

Staff. Sgt. Martin Dominguez, a 35th Fighter Wing Judge Advocate international and operations law paralegal, pauses for an offical photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General named Dominguez the Outstanding NCO paralegal of the year award for 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Manabu Matsuura)
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