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Air superiority continues

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point. This F-16 belongs to the 14th Fighter Squadron, assigned to Misawa AB in 1994. Their emblem is the Fighting Samurai. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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USAF, JGSDF members join forces for Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL

U.S. Air Force Capt. Peter Magness, 13th Fighter Squadron electronic combat pilot, Misawa Air Base, Japan, parks his F-16 Fighting Falcon after Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL, Friday, March 27, 2020. The 35th Fighter Wing began executing the PAC WEASEL exercises in 2018, and each iteration has been refined and improved upon since its inception. On 27 March, U.S. Air Force members had the opportunity to integrate with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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USAF, JGSDF members join forces for Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off to execute Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL, Friday, March 27, 2020. The 35th Fighter Wing began executing the PAC WEASEL exercises in 2018, and each iteration has been refined and improved upon since its inception. On 27 March, U.S. Air Force members had the opportunity to integrate with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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USAF, JGSDF members join forces for Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL

Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to Misawa Air Base, Japan, fly in formation after executing Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL, Friday, March 27, 2020. Each PAC WEASEL involves different assets and units. This exercise’s iteration included F-16s from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, command and control assets assigned to the 610th Air Control Flight, and surface-to-air missile simulators from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force 101st Antiaircraft Artillery Unit from Camp Hachinohe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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USAF, JGSDF members join forces for Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL

U.S. Air Force Captain Peter Magness, 13th Fighter Squadron electronic combat pilot, Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepares to exit his F-16 Fighting Falcon after Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL, Friday, March 27, 2020. Each PAC WEASEL involves different assets and units. This exercise’s iteration included F-16s from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, command and control assets assigned to the 610th Air Control Flight, and surface-to-air missile simulators from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force 101st Antiaircraft Artillery Unit from Camp Hachinohe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs)
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In-motion calculations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Davis, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo movement supervisor, monitors and records the weight of cargo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The laser profile system cuts cargo check-in time by a projected 75 percent, reduces manpower from three personnel to one and saves roughly four man-hours per C-17 cargo load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Rolling

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Cruz, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron outbound cargo supervisor, drives a forklift over the Weigh-In-Motion scales at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The WIM scale saves countless man-hours by collecting necessary data all at once through an advanced system of sensors, dynamic measurement system and data archiving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Forklift in motion

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Cruz, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron outbound cargo supervisor, drives a forklift over the Weigh-In-Motion scales at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The laser profile system minimized the manhours required to execute the Cargo Deployment Function by displaying the weight, dimensions and center of balance in one step. The previous method required multiple steps and involved scales and tape measures, which could often result in less accurate cargo assessments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Running numbers

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Manuel Fralick, left, an outbound cargo NCO in charge, and Staff Sgt. James Davis, a cargo movement supervisor both with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, review calculations performed by a laser profile system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The new laser profile system allowed the cargo deployment function to validate the measurements, weight and center of balance of cargo moves for exercises, deployments and day-to-day operations in an expedient matter, increasing work efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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200313-F-EN010-0157

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Kuthmann, a patrolman with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, instructs other Airmen on how to perform security sweeps during an Agile Combat Employment practice capstone event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. During the event, Airmen switched out from working their core duty tasks to learn how to properly and safely perform patrols. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200313-F-EN010-0146

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Robinson, a power projection journeyman with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, explains the controls on an MEP-806A generator to 1st Lt. Jordan Garcia, an assistant unit deployment manager with the 14th Fighter Squadron, during an Agile Combat Employment practice capstone event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. Under the ACE concept, whenever Airmen aren't working on their core task they will be able to assist subject matter experts in their duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200313-F-EN010-0108

U.S. Air Force Airman Cameron Coughlin, a structures technician with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, holds a ladder for Senior Airman Kenneth Brown, an alarm monitor with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, as he connects the beams on a small shelter system tent during an Agile Combat Employment practice capstone event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The ACE concept requires units to be able to deploy small teams to austere locations. Airmen are training so they can assist in completing tasks outside of their normal career functions to maximize their ability to support remote operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200313-F-EN010-0082

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Barry Zielinski, a cyber transportation supervisor with the 35th Communications Squadron, shows Capt. Joseph Holloway, a pilot with the 13th Fighter Squadron, and 1st Lt. Jordan Garcia, an assistant unit deployment manager with the 14th Fighter Squadron, how to set up a Hawkeye III antenna at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. Zielinski showed the two officers how to set up the antenna as part of a practice capstone event for the Agile Combat Employment training for Misawa Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200313-F-EN010-0208

A U.S. Airman pulls the tarp of a small shelter system tent over its frame during an Agile Combat Employment practice capstone event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The ACE concept requires units to deploy small teams, who will be able to build their own shelters, pack their own cargo for shipping, and generally conduct operations from any austere location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200313-F-EN010-0197

A U.S. Airman connects a rope to the tarp of a small shelter system tent during an Agile Combat Employment practice capstone event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The ACE concept requires units to deploy small teams, who will be able to build their own shelters, pack their own cargo for shipping, and generally conduct operations from any austere location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200313-F-EN010-0189

U.S. Airmen from various units across the 35th Fighter Wing work together to build a small shelter system tent during an Agile Combat Employment practice capstone event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. The ACE concept requires units to deploy small teams to austere locations. Airmen are training to be able to assist in completing tasks outside of their normal career functions to maximize their ability to support remote operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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200313-F-EN010-0175

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Kuthmann, a patrolman with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, performs a status check with other Airmen after a simulated attack during an Agile Combat Employment practice capstone event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2020. During the event, Airmen switched out from assisting with their core duty tasks to learn how to perform security patrols and defend their position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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Handle with care

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Graham Newman, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, operates an F6A robot at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2020. Personnel work together with reconnaissance robots to help locate, disarm and remove improvised explosive devices. The robots enter areas inaccessible or too dangerous for people and handle potential explosives without risking any lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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On the move

Members of the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team use an F6A robot to approach a simulated improvised explosive device at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2020. The robots enter areas inaccessible or too dangerous for the EOD team and handles potential explosives to minimize risk for EOD members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Take control

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Graham Newman, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, operates a bomb disposal robot at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2020. The robot is equipped with several television cameras for remote viewing and a dexterous arm for hazardous tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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