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Gen. Brown coins exceptional Team Misawa Airmen

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Gage, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron fleet management and analysis journeyman, shakes hands with Gen. CQ Brown Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, while being coined at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2019. Gage was highlighted by his unit’s leadership for his determination, motivation and exceptional work performance. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Prior coining conversation with Gen. Brown

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, speaks with Airman 1st Class Daniel Stone, 35th Maintenance Group weapons load crew member, prior to coining him at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2019. During his visit Brown coined various Airmen who their leadership described as exceptional work performers, resilient and a major asset to the units’ morale and workforce. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Gen. Brown meets with 35th MXG Airmen

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, shakes hands with Master Sgt. Edward Abney, 35th Maintenance Group loading standardization crew chief, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2019. Brown’s base tour included meeting with Team Misawa members from various units to better understand the capabilities and responsibilities each shop contributes to the “fight tonight” mentality in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Beans or greens

A line of canned goods sits on a shelf at the 35th Fighter Wing Pantry at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2019. The food pantry aids in community cohesion, while also providing convenient goods needed for base personnel’s readiness and sustainability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Misawa Pantry

A pyramid of canned goods sits on a cabinet at the Misawa Pantry at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2019. The food pantry offers canned goods to members of all rank, giving active duty members and their families the opportunity to stock up on essential food items for free. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Making a change

Hailey Smits, the 35th Fighter Wing Pantry coordinator, pauses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2019. Active duty members and their families can pick up 10 non-perishable, shelf-stable and non-expired packing food items at no cost each month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Secure the munitions

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travonne Lindsay, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, inspects an inert munition during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The competition assessed Airmen’s abilities to quickly and properly arm an F-16 Fighting Falcon with inert munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Time to put in the work

Airmen with the 13th and 14th Aircraft Maintenance Units inspect inert munitions during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. Weapons technicians evaluate participants on various aspects of each unit's performance, to include safety, accuracy, tool accountability and dress and appearance. The competition tested Airmen's ability to quickly and precisely carry out the mission of power projection in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Who’s taking the trophy?

Attendees watch the 13th and 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The event provided Airmen an opportunity to perform their munition loading skills to the best of their abilities for an audience while racing against the clock. Approximately 60 people attended, including friends, family, coworkers and wing leadership to cheer and encourage their Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Ready, set, load

Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. Weapons load crew Airmen provide safe, reliable and effective aircraft and munitions to remain mission-capable and help deter our adversaries in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Quality over quantity

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Randles, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, operates an MJ-1 standard lift truck during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The truck transports, loads and unloads munitions and supplies, and is able to lift approximately 3,000 pounds. The MJ-1, also known as a “jammer”, has served as the standard U. S. Air Force bomb-loading vehicle since the 1950s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Red takes the win

Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit pose for a photo with their leadership after winning the third quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The 13th and 14th AMUs take part in this friendly competition to ensure readiness and proper-munitions handling while racing against the clock and opponents. The 13th AMU weapons load crew Airmen took home the trophy after being assessed on their performance and weapons-load technical abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Happiness in Komatsu

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Peter Nguyen, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, smiles while marshalling an F-16 during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2019. Capt. Phillip McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot and Komatsu ATR detachment commander, described the ATR participants as hard-working, consistent and dedicated to the mission of executing bilateral training sorties regardless of unexpected changes, such as inclement weather experienced during the week-long exercise. The 13th AMU and its Airmen are assigned to Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Beautiful day to fly

Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flightline during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2019. The ATR promoted cross training with host nation counterparts to minimize the gap of F-16 knowledge with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen, while maximizing tactical strength, friendship and alliance. The F-16s are assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Komatsu FOD walk

Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform a foreign object and debris inspection on the flightline during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2019. Approximately 15 35th Fighter Wing Airmen traveled up and down the Komatsu runway to locate and remove any debris items, such as bolts, screws, rocks or plastic, to ensure the safety of the aircraft participating in the bilateral training exercise. The 35th Fighter Wing is assigned to Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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All smiles in Komatsu

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Devlin Hamsher, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, holds angle of attack sensor covers during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. Airmen relocated from Misawa AB to Komatsu AB, enhancing their communication skills, training abilities and bilateral relations with host nation members. Hamsher and the 13th AMU are assigned to Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Marshalling the jet

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Simmons, a 35th Maintenance Squadron lead inspector section team member, marshalls an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. Misawa Airmen paired with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members during the launch and recovery of jets to increase their knowledge of receiving and sending off F-16s properly and efficiently during the bilateral training. Simmons and the 35th MXS are assigned to Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Helicopter hoover

An HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter flies over an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2019. F-16 pilots trained with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members in visual range air-to-air combat, increasing the strength and cohesion among the two forces. The F-16s are assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Paws up!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Phillip McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and Komatsu aviation training relocation detachment commander, throws up the “panther paw” during an ATR at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2019. Airmen with the 13th FS and Aircraft Maintenance Unit display the “panther paw” hand sign as homage to Eldridge, the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron’s pet panther, during the Vietnam War, now represented as the official mascot of the 13th FS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Media mania

Local Komatsu media outlets take photos of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2019. Mainichi, Hokuriku Chunichi, Hokko Ku and other local press representatives attended the bilateral training to photograph and film incoming F-16s, increasing the visibility and knowledge of the week-long exercise. The F-16s are assigned to the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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