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EA-18G Growler inspections

U.S. Navy Airman Joaquin Flores, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, performs pre-flight inspections with an EA-18G Growler at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. The VAQ-134 is a part of a Theater Support Package for the Indo-Asia-Pacific region currently deployed to Misawa AB under Commander Task Force 70. Additionally, the unit is one of four EA-18G units capable to deploy within the Pacific Command region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Relaying the message

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Michael Cornes, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, speaks to another EA-18G Growler maintainer while conducting flight operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. More than 200 personnel, accompanied by five Growlers, traveled across the Pacific Ocean from Naval Air Facility Whidbey Island, Washington, as part of a Theater Support Package within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. During their tenure here, F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 35th Fighter Wing will train with EA-18G pilots in efforts to develop integration tactics, techniques and procedures to maintain an electronic attack capability within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Passing the word

U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Andrew Demont, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, speaks to other EA-18G Growler maintainers while conducting flight operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. The VAQ-134 is currently deployed to Misawa AB under Commander Task Force 70 and is a part of a Theater Support Package for the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Glow of the neon lights

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, sits on the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2017. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft and return to its starting point. The F-16s at Misawa AB have suppression enemy air defense capabilities, which are vital to the security and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Unbreakable brotherhood

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, exchange hand signals prior to departure from Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2017. U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, and 35th FW F-16s joined forces to provide more realistic training for both sets of pilots. Typically, F-16 pilots train with simulated assets, which can mask communication and tactical problems that may arise when engaging in a real-world scenario. Training with tangible Growlers allows F-16 pilots to identify and overcome issues that theoretical assets cannot simulate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Up, up and away

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, taxi and take off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2017. In addition to the 12 F-16s, U.S. Navy EA-18Gs pilots, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, flew with the 13 and 14th Fighter Squadron, to enhance readiness and understanding of how the two airframes operate hand-in-hand during real-world missions. The VAQ-134 is currently deployed to Misawa AB from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, as part of a six-month Theater Security Package, which is designed to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Letting it out the back end

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Magno, a 35th Surgical Services Squadron aerospace medical services technician, directs personnel to receive simulated patients during a medical readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. The exercise tested medical personnel’s ability to respond to a mass casualty incident as well as quickly work with other units to sustain lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Maybe a zombie

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marissa Tooze, a 35th Medical Group dental technician, acts as a simulated patient during a medical readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. All squadrons with the group flexed their knowledge and skills, bringing quality care to simulated patients and carrying out rapid responses to various scenarios practiced during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Suit up

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Medical Group don decontaminant suits during an exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. The simulation included terrorists who used chemical agents to attack a large mass of personnel. The 35th MDG responded by receiving patients into the urgent care clinic mass casualty bay, where they went through a decontamination line on litters to prevent any unnecessary infections or health risks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Well would you look at that

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Erickson Zinger, right, and Senior Airman Nelson Versailles-Rieu, left, both 35th Aerospace Medical Squadron bioenvironmental engineer technicians, detect chemical substances during a medical readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. Pacific Air Forces headquarters’ medical counter chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear program manager evaluated all teams participating in the exercise and provided in-depth feedback in order to further build upon their capabilities to meet the readiness standards in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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She needs some milk

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephanie Martinez, a 35th Medical Operations Squadron health services administration technician, acts as a patient at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. During the exercise, patients simulated various injuries, allowing medical personnel to have quality experiences in order to refine their skills for providing patients top-class care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Loading Cargo

Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 25, 2017. The Tsuiki Air Base aviation training relocation focuses on training in different geographical locations and cultural environments, while strengthening U.S. and Japan interoperability and combat readiness. This is the first ATR located at Tsuiki AB since 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Okay

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Roddrick Davenport, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics specialist, signals to the forklift operator while unloading an engine removal kit at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. More than 100,000 lbs. was transported from Misawa Air Base, Japan to Tsuiki AB, in support of an aviation training relocation. The ATR is hosted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing focusing on training in different geographical locations and cultural environments while strengthening U.S. and JASDF interoperability and combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Push it

A 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airman pushes a container into position on a C-17 Globemaster III at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 25, 2017. The cargo primarily consisted of equipment for the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, which included engine removal kits, power generators, tools and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Night moves

Airmen begin loading cargo into a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, for the Tsuiki Air Base aviation training relocation at Fukuoka International Airport, Japan, Sept. 27, 2017. The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron redeployment assistance team coordinated transportation of 53 short tons, 2,000 lbs. of cargo and 100 personnel from Misawa AB to Tsuiki AB, using three chalks consisting of a C-17 and 15 contracted national semi-trucks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Teamwork

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force forklift operator unloads an engine removal kit from a semi-truck in preparation for aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. The purpose of an ATR is to focus on training in different geographical locations and cultural environments while strengthening U.S. and Japan alliances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Ready to lift

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nick Ward, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen work together to unload an engine removal kit from a semi-truck at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2017. More than 100,000 lbs. of cargo was flown over the course of three days to Fukuoka International Airport, then off-loaded and reloaded onto 15 semi-truck bound for Tsuiki AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Files for miles

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Gathers, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron radiology technician, checks if patients files are placed correctly at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 1, 2017. Radiology specialists work seamlessly with the rest of the medical personnel, to provide the most accurate and up to date diagnoses for their patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Seeing right through

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Samantha Bradford, left, and Senior Airman William Gathers, right, both 35th Surgical Operations Squadron radiology technicians, review x-rays at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2017. Technicians ensuring patient images are correct is crucial for doctors to give correct diagnoses, including cancer, heart disease, and biopsies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Boy or girl?

U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Nance Pea, the 35th Surgical Operations Squadron ultrasound NCO in charge, performs an ultrasound on a patient at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2017. This procedure allows technicians to look at organs in the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas and kidneys. The machine sends out high-frequency sound waves reflecting off body structures, then a computer receives these waves and uses them to create a picture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xiomara M. Martinez)
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