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Standing in the cargo bay

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, opens the cargo bay door during a forward area refueling point training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. FARP entails the rapid transfer of fuel from one aircraft to another. On this occasion, an MC-130J Commando II and four F-16 Fighting Falcon completed the procedure with all engines running. This capability makes it possible for fighter aircraft to land, replenish fuel and return to air-battle operations within a short timeframe in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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3,000 lbs of fuel in less than 10

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron and 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a forward area refueling point training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, options are vastly increased, as any accessible airfield or island can be used to replenish fighters and send them back to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Connection check

A U.S. Airman with the 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, inspects the fuel hose connection to a MC-130J Commando II during a forward area refueling point training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. FARP plays a role in the U.S. military’s adaptive basing abilities to deliver airpower and lethality more efficiently anywhere in the world by being able to provide a mobile refueling point anywhere an aircraft can land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Let the refueling commence

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon with its engines on during a forward area refueling point training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. Without FARP capabilities, U.S. Air Force aircraft are limited to air-to-air refueling and permanently-installed bases for their refueling needs. However, when a fighter squadron has FARP support, options are vastly increased, as any accessible airfield or island can be used to replenish fighters and send them back to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Pulling the fuel hose to the F-16

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Guerrero, an 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team member from Kadena Air Base, Japan, runs the fuel hose to the F-16 Fighting Falcon during a FARP training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. FARP, a specialty within the petroleum, oils and lubrication career field, trains Airmen to effectively refuel aircraft in remote locations when air-to-air refueling is not possible or when fueling stations are not accessible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Waiting to refuel

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trey Branch, an 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team member, waits to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a FARP training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. Members of the 18th LRS and 1st Special Operations Squadron validated their FARP training and certified five crewmembers on the procedures, while Misawa Airmen observed the refueling capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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FARP setup

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron and 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare for a forward area refueling point training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. Members of the 18th LRS and 1st SOS validated their FARP training and certified five crewmembers on the procedures, while Misawa Airmen observed the refueling capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Training with a smile

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Guerrero, an 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team member from Kadena Air Base, Japan, carries a section of a fuel hose to a MC-130J Commando II during a FARP training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. FARP entails the rapid transfer of fuel from one aircraft to another. On this occasion, an MC-130J Commando II and four F-16 Fighting Falcons completed the procedure with all engines running. This capability makes it possible for fighter aircraft to land, replenish fuel and return to air-battle operations within a short timeframe in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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A whole lotta hose

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Guerrero, an 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team member from Kadena Air Base Japan, carries a section of the fuel hose to a MC-130J Commando II during a forward area refueling point training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. FARP, a specialty within the petroleum, oils and lubrication career field, trains Airmen to effectively refuel aircraft in remote locations when air-to-air refueling is not possible or when fueling stations are not accessible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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200615-F-EN010-0101

A U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron fills in information for a 9-line at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. A 9-line is a standardized format in which a JTAC gives targeting information to aircraft pilots. Brandt and other JTACS from the 320th STS came to Draughon Range to maintain their currency as combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200615-F-EN010-0126

A U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron watches an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron fly over a target at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. The JTACs and the F-16 pilots teamed up to conduct close air support training to maintain their proficiency. Due to safety precautions taken in response to the coronavirus, many training opportunities have been postponed or cancelled. Fortunately, Misawa Air Base has Draughon Range to conduct some of the missed training and allowed the JTACs to come from Kadena Air Base to maintain their currency on fixed-wing CAS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200615-F-EN010-0065

U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controllers assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron look out over the terrain during a close air support training event at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. Defined as air action by fixed- and rotary-winged aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly ground forces, CAS requires coordination between ground forces and aircraft, which can be guided onto target by JTACs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200615-F-EN010-0047

A U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller, left, fills in information for a 9-line while another JTAC, both assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, evaluates him at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. A 9-line is a standardized format in which a JTAC gives targeting information to aircraft pilots. Brandt and other JTACS from the 320th STS came to Draughon Range to maintain their currency as combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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Airman drummer beats adversity with style

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Henaire, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions systems technician, sings at karaoke at Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 28, 2017. According to his mother, Nicole Henaire, Kyle was born with a musical hear beat leading them to believe he was destined to hanve an instrument in his hands. Since taking up drumming, his passion helped him through many adversities in life, carrying ovre into his Air Force career, allowing him to be a strong and resilient Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airman drummer beats adversity with style

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Henaire, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions systems technician, plays guitar at Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 27, 2017. Henaire's musical appetite led him to learn how to play many instruments; including piano, guitar and the drums. Henaire said his career can be stressful at times, but uses drumming to practice the four Airmen Comprehensive Fitness pillars as a stress reliever to keep him fit to fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airman drummer beats adversity with style

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Henaire, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions systems technician, poses during a photo prior to joining the military at Denver, Colorado, in 2014. Henaire's musical passion led him to join a rock band and had many opportunities to open for well-known artists. He decided to join the Air Force while taking his drumming hobby with him in order to beat adversity, continuing to play in front of people to this day while enjoying it as a way of practicing the four Airmen Comprehensive Fitness pillars to relieve any stress in his life. (Courtesy photo)
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Airman drummer beats adversity with style

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Henaire, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions systems technician, laughs with friends at Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 25, 2017. Henaire once was a quiet individual who whispered only a few words at a time, but soon grew out of it and said the Air Force helped him get out of his shell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airman drummer beats adversity with style

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Henaire, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions systems technician, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. Henaire played the drums since he was 10 years old and continues to play as a way to stay resilient by practicing one of the four Comprehensive Airmen Fitness pillars. The four pillars-spiritual, mental, physical and social- are encouraged by the Air Force as a way of evaluating what components an Airman should maintain in their lifestyle in order to stay 'fit to fight' and ready to go at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Airman drummer beats adversity with style

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle Henaire, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions systems technician, places the drums at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. Henaire's parents believed at a young age their son's musical heartbeat destined him to be a musician in his life. Playnig the drums now, he uses his hobby as a way to stay resilient, enabling him to better perform his job in satellite communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Ready pull

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 623rd Air Control Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, pull a tart over a military shelter system during the family day of Pacific Partners Air Festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2017. The structure is engineered to withstand the extreme environments of military operations around the world. Military shelter systems provide a higher level of comfort, safety, and reliability. The Japan Self-Defense Force and U.S. Armed Forces exhibited 14 different airframes on the tarmac along with a variety of military equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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