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Commemorating defenders, past and present

A group of U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Security Forces Squadron sprint 880 meters collectively at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2015. The run was part of a Police Week challenge course involving strength, endurance and weapons knowledge tests, hosted by the 35 SFS as part of Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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A check for impurity

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brett Carter and Airman 1st Class Jovonte Kinney, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technicians, conduct fuel sample test to ensure purity of fuel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May, 1, 2015. Attention to detail when checking for impurities in the fuel is essential because improper fuel conditions could be detrimental to an aircraft. Poor quality fuel could cause a malfunction in the fuel system of an aircraft before it takes off or once in flight, it could cause engine failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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A check for impurity

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brett Carter, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, visually inspects a fuel sample before conducting a Fuel System Icing Inhibitor Test at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2015. This test measures proper amounts of FSII, which is used to prevent the formation of ice in the fuel lines. As aircraft reach higher altitudes, the fuel lines have the potential to freeze over and cause malfunction in fuel system. Lab technicians conduct the test to ensure the fuel is able to adequately work in those lower temperatures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/ Released)
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A check for impurity

A 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, records the weight measurement of a small liquid filter at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2015. The filter is used to separate sediment from fuel and is weighed before and after sample testing to record sediment weight. Weighing the increase in sediment allows for calculating how impure fuel could be and will help determine if it is adequate for use on an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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A check for impurity

A 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, rinses sediment out of a fuel jar at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2015. The jar is used as a part of a one-gallon sample test on aircraft fuel. All equipment used in fuel testing must be properly cleaned to ensure accurate testing on next use. The fuels management flight transfers up to 1,500 gallons of JP-8 fuel into aircraft depending on how many sorties it has flown during the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/ Released)
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A check for impurity

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brett Carter, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, creates a vortex in a fuel sample to identify any visual sediment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2015. Fuel delivered by pipeline to Misawa from Hachinohe, Japan, is inspected every morning to ensure clean and contaminate free product. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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A check for impurity

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brett Carter, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, conducts a one-gallon sample diagnostic on aircraft fuel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2015. The fuel is filtered through two membranes which quantify the amount of sediment in parts per-million. This is part of a test to see how clean, and free of debris the fuel is. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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Carter: U.S, Japan Defense Guidelines ‘Break New Ground’

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, far right, and U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry, second from right, shake hands with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, far left, and Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after a joint press conference in New York City, April 27, 2015. (DoD screen shot)
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Unexpected turn leads to dedication to inform

U.S. Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Jeffrey Walker, in-service recruiter, explains some of the benefits received while in the Reserves during a visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2015. Since becoming a recruiter he has seen many instances of Airmen leaving active duty without a plan and later facing hardships. He strives to make outreaches to the Air Force community, as well as members the joint services, about opportunities available in the AF Reserves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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Unexpected turn leads to dedication to inform

U.S. Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Jeffrey Walker, in-service recruiter, shared his story about the unexpected circumstances that led him to become a recruiter for the AF Reserves during a visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2015. Knowing firsthand the importance of informing Airmen about their options and planning for life after the military, he now strives to make outreaches to the Air Force community, as well as members the joint services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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Wild Weasel of the Week: Staff Sgt. Donovan Kroeplin

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Donovan Kroeplin, 35th Maintenance Squadron munitions inspector, uses spray paint to label ammunition cans at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2015. Kroeplin maintains and reconditions munitions, equipment and storage facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)
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Wild Weasel of the Week: Staff Sgt. Donovan Kroeplin

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Donovan Kroeplin, 35th Maintenance Squadron munitions inspector, poses in front a supply of munitions at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2015. As a munitions inspector, Kroeplin’s duties include receiving, identifying, inspecting and storing munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)
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Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Brandon J. Beckford

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon J. Beckford, 35th Security Forces Squadron security and response team leader, poses for a photo in front of the main gate at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2015. Beckford’s daily mission is to protect the people, property and resources at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Rucker/Released)
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Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Brandon J. Beckford

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon J. Beckford, 35th Security Forces Squadron security and response team leader, uses a Light Detection and Ranging speed gun to accurately pinpoint the speed of a vehicle in traffic at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2015. Beckford’s duties include security patrol, conducting investigations, tactical drills, and securing crime scenes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Rucker/Released)
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Shepherd fixes landing gear

Senior Airman Rodney Shepherd, 35th Maintenance Squadron, repairs a landing gear system for an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2015. Shepherd works in the hydraulics systems back shop, where they maintain F-16 systems including landing gear systems, brakes and flight controls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Hydro duo fixes landing gear

Senior Airman Rodney Shepherd, left, and Staff Sgt. Brian Argenti, 35th Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems maintainers, repair an F-16 Fighting Falcon's landing gear system March 31, 2015, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. As back shop maintainers, the duo repairs parts brought to them from crew chiefs on the flightline. Once a part is repaired, it is qualified for use on any F-16 across the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Argenti reviews a techinical order

Staff Sgt. Brian Argenti, 35th Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems craftsman, reviews a technical order during maintenance March 31, 2015, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Argenti repaired an F-16 Fighting Falcon's landing gear system, one of the common jobs of within the hydro back shop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Tools are prepped for maintenance

A maintainer from the 35th Maintenance Squadron prepares tools for maintenance on a landing gear system March 31, 2015, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Hydraulics systems maintainers completed more than 30 landing gear overhauls for F-16 Fighting Falcons at Misawa during 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Argenti performs maintenance

Staff Sgt. Brian Argenti, 35th Maintenance Squadron, prepares for a calibration test March 31, 2015, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Argenti works in the hydraulics systems shop where he and co-workers maintain a handful of hydro systems for F-16 Fighting Falcons across the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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Capt. Hamland prepares for flight

Capt. Michelle Hamland, 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, undergoes a pressure demand leak check on her helmet as she prepares for a Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses training flight March 26, 2015, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The Aircrew flight equipment flight prepares pilots’ equipment for hundreds of flights each month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn/Released)
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