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Through the roof

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon soars through the sky at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. Range Day demonstrates the importance of the 35th Fighter Wing mission. The event not only showcases flying operations, but also support operations, whose integration is vital to accomplishing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara Martinez)
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Go hard in the paint

A volunteer rubs paint on her finger at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. Range day is an annual event where U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and families see in-person, the capabilities of aircraft from the 35th Fighter Wing. This year was particularly special because students from Sollars Elementary attended through a field trip.
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Flying high

An F-16 Fighting Falcon soars through the sky at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air and air-to-surface attacks. The range provides a vast plot of land to train an array of Team Misawa personnel, along with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, increasing joint and bilateral readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Look over there

Attendees watch as a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies above them at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. The purpose of the event is to demonstrate the combat capability of the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons which displayed the many uses of Draughon Range to personnel and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Dropping bombs

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon deploys two 2,000-pound inert bombs at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. During the F-16 demonstration, they performed low-angle strafe runs and various general ballistic bombing techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Teaching the youth

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eddie Renteria, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, shows an attendee how to operate an explosive ordnance disposal device at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. Various shops including security forces, the fire department, aircrew flight equipment, weather, the 610th Air Control Flight, survival evasion resistance and escape and EOD displayed tools used to accomplish their respective mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Boom boom pow

A combination of energetic materials, known as a ‘Hollywood shot,’ explodes at Draughon Range during Range Day near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. The shot simulates explosions seen from cinematic movies. Range Day is a yearly event, coordinated by the 35th Operations Support Squadron, allowing Misawa personnel and families to view F-16 Fighting Falcons as they drop bombs and strafe targets in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Views from the tower

Spectators prepare to observe a demonstration by six F-16 Fighting Falcons pilots during the annual Range Day event at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. The event allowed families to see the 35th Fighter Wing and mission up-close through flight exhibitions and demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Pure excitement

Logan, daughter of Lt. Col. Matthew Kenkel, 14th Fighter Squadron commander, reacts to seeing her dad fly over during Range Day at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. Through an F-16 demonstration team performance, an equipment demonstration by the fire station, explosive ordnance disposal team and more, Range Day allowed family members what their loved ones do everyday (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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CATM

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jacob Jeremy Pascual, 35th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, explains functions of the weapons used by security forces members during Range Day at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. Range Day demonstrated the combat capability of the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons as well as the support offered to these squadrons by units such as weather, aircrew flight equipment and explosive ordnance disposal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Look! An F-16

Team Misawa members watch as the F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots demonstrate strafing runs and bombing techniques during Range Day at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. Range Day is a yearly event coordinated by the 35th Operations Support Squadron, allowing Misawa personnel and families to receive an insider’s look into how Team Misawa accomplishes the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Dropping bombs

A U.S. Air Force 14th Fighter Squadron pilot deploys two two-thousand pound inert bombs from his F-16 Fighting Falcon at Draughon Range during a Range Day event in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. During the F-16 demonstration, pilots performed strafing runs and bombing techniques in order to show Team Misawa members how the pilots utilize the range and air space around the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

An old, nonfunctional anti-aircraft weapon sits on Draughon Range in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. The anti-aircraft weapons simulate targets for pilots to practice their destruction of enemy air-defenses and solidify their tactics for real world scenarios. Draughon Range receives many unused metal crates to be used as targets, saving the Air Force thousands of dollars every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

Joe Conley, the Draughon Range lead manager, examines an inert guided bomb unit 12 at Draughon Range, in Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. The range personnel play a crucial role in setting up the range for every day operations and support many exercises. The workers put in approximately 65 hours per week to ensure the range functions at its optimal level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

Mike Guerra, a Draughon Range electronic warfare field engineer, watches aircraft hit targets at Draughon Range it Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. Along with the upkeep of the range, personnel assist pilots with their training by telling them how far and fast their precision is each time they pass through the target field. Any time the range is in use, personnel brief all pilots the types of ammunition they are allowed to use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

Steve Wagner, a Draughon Range electronic warfare field engineer, attaches a wire onto an unmanned threat emitter-receiver at Draughon Range at Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. The threat emitters provide a more realistic training experience for pilots by simulating enemy detection and attacks. Range personnel perform site checks around the area to survey for any necessary maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

Several 20 mm shells sit on gravel on Draughon Range at Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. Once ammunition is used, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team comes to the range to properly dispose it. The area is used for various military training scenarios such as explosive ordnance disposal, survival, evasion, resistance and escape training and target practice for cargo drops, improving U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members’ mission capabilities while also demonstrating our bilateral and joint power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

A 35th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon’s 20 mm bullets hit targets at Draughon Range at Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. Not only is the range used by the 35th Fighter Wing, but the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, also known as the Koku-Jieitai, 3rd Air Wing’s F-2 Mitsubishis use the location to train their pilots. This is the only range located on mainland Japan allowing military forces to safely deploy munitions for training purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

An assortment of foliage grows between munitions at Draughon Range, at Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. Once the range is done being used, range personnel go out and remove all shells after they have been deemed safe by the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Draughon range practice targets expand training limits

Steve Wagner, a Draughon Range electronic warfare field engineer, works on an unmanned threat emitter at Draughon Range at Misawa City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2017. Draughon Range personnel oversee the upkeep of the area including mechanical fixes. The workers put in approximately 65 hours per week to ensure the range functions at an optimal level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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