Keen Sword

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Babis, a weapons load crew member from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, secures an F-16 Fighting Falcon after the aircraft landed at the Komatsu Air Base, Japan, runway on Dec. 1, 2011. Twelve F-16s from Misawa arrived at Komatsu AB Dec. 1 in support of the Japan-wide, week-long Keen Sword exercise, Dec. 3 to 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Cammie Quinn)

Army, Air Force complete Blackhawk redeployment

735th Air Mobility Squadron members assist 25th Infantry Division to download a UH-60 Blackhawk from a Russian-made AN-124 aircraft Nov. 17 on the flight line at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (Courtesy photo)

C-130 response

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Yokota fire department engages in a C-130 egress scenario here Nov. 18 during the wing's Operational Readiness Exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)

C-130 response

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A firefighter from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron responds to a simulated a C-130 egress here Nov. 18 during the wing's Operational Readiness Exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)

C-130 response

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Tech. Sgt. Tony Mclaurin, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshalls a C-130 Hercules here Nov. 18 during the wing's Operational Readiness Exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)

Airmen train during largest ATR yet

A three ship of F-15s from the 44th Fighter Squadron train with Japan Air Self Defense Forces over waters of Hokkaidō, Japan, Nov. 17. Twelve jets and nearly 200 Airmen from Kadena are partcipating in an Aviation Training Relocation. Working with Japan Air Self Defense Forces is just one of the goals of the ATR. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mike Tateishi)

C-17 makes cameo in Hawai'i Five-0

A Hawaii Five-0 film crew member watches a scene on a remote monitor as it is filmed on the back of a C-17 Globemaster III on Oct. 11. The cast and crew of the hit show are on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam filming scenes for a recent episode. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)

C-17 makes cameo in Hawai'i Five-0

The Hawaii Five-0 production crew uses a C-17 Globemaster III from the 15th Wing as a backdrop while filming a scene on Oct. 11. The cast and crew of the hit show are on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam filming for a recent episode. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)

Global reach

The 535th Airlift Squadron aircrew trained in unrestricted descent assault landings, air drop, combat offloads, air refueling, night vision goggle training, combat offloads, low levels, mountainous terrain, assault landings, threat responses and multiple ship formation training during a five day training trip to Washington Nov 12-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

Global reach

Staff Sgt. Robert Wolf, 15th Maintenance Squadron C-17 crew chief, conducts post flight maintenance inspection after a training mission Nov. 13 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The 535th Airlift Squadron aircrew trained in unrestricted descent assault landings, air drop, combat offloads, air refueling, night vision goggle training, combat offloads, low levels, mountainous terrain, assault landings, threat responses and multiple ship formation training during a five day training trip to Washington Nov 12-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

Korean War anniversary

Four F-16 Fighting Falcons fly during a U.S. and South Korean air force coalition flight Nov. 10, 2010, over the Saemangeum Seawall during a U.S. and South Korean air force coalition flight in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Wilkerson)

Korean War anniversary

A formation of F-16 Fighting Falcons flies during a U.S. and South Korean air force coalition flight Nov. 10, 2010, over Kunsan Air Base, South Korea. The flight was in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Wilkerson)

Coalition Flight

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Four F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over the Saemangeum Seawall during a U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force Coalition flight Nov. 10 in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Wilkerson)

Coalition Flight

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Four F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over Kunsan AB during a U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force Coalition flight Nov. 10 in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Wilkerson)

Kadena's ATR

Staff Sgt. Arthur Branham, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, collects oil from a recently arrived F-15 at Chitose Air Base, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. The oil is sent to the National Defense Institute for analysis as part of the Joint Oil Analysis Program. The oil is checked after the first flight of each day’s sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Tateishi)

Samurai Surge

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron take off for a mission during a seven-ship sortie. The squadron is the only forward-based tactical airlift squadron in the Pacific region. They provide C-130 aircrews to conduct theater airlift, special operations, aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue, repatriation and humanitarian relief missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)

ROKAF cadets and officers visit Andersen, strength ties

A U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant from the 734th Air Mobility Squadron reviews documents with members of the Republic of Korea Air Force upon arrival to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Nov. 2, in a ROKAF C-130 aircraft. Cadets and officers from the ROKAF visited Andersen AFB to promote and strengthen the close ties between the allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson)

ROKAF cadets and officers visit Andersen, strength ties

Republic of Korea Air Force aircraft maintainers perform routine maintenance on a ROKAF C-130 aircraft after arriving to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Nov. 2. The purpose of the visit was to promote and strengthen the close ties between the allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson)

ROKAF cadets and officers visit Andersen, strength ties

Cadets and officers from the Republic of Korea Air Force arrive at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Nov. 2, for a two-day visit here and Naval Base, Guam. The purpose of the visit is to promote and strengthen the close ties between the allied nations. While en-route to Andersen AFB the cadets received hands-on training on the navigation system and techniques of the ROKAF C-130 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson)

535th Airlift Squadron supports 507th Airborne School

Paratroopers from the 507th Airborne School fall from the sky over Ft. Benning, Ga. after jumping out of a C-17 Globemaster from the 535th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hi. Oct. 14. A C-17 from the 15th Wing made the long journey from Hawaii to Ft. Benning to support the student jump requirements of the 507th AS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Allen)

CE Airman explores 'the wild blue yonder'

U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Nations, 14th Fighter Squadron standardization and evaluations officer, and Staff Sgt. Bernard Mutz, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and emergency manager, prepare for takeoff in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2010. Among Sergeant Mutz's accomplishments earning him the title of 35th Mission Support Group Airman of the Year, he co-managed the base emergency management program, training more than 250 emergency managers and representatives. The 35th Fighter Wing gives incentive flights to outstanding Airmen each year to reward their exceptional work and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse/Released)

CE Airman explores 'the wild blue yonder'

U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Nations, 14th Fighter Squadron standardization and evaluations officer, reviews the parts of the F-16 Fighting Falcon controls and equipment with Staff Sgt. Bernard Mutz, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and emergency manager, before takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2010. Pilots keep safety at the forefront of their priorities, making sure incentive flight riders understand emergency proceedures in the unlikely event of an in-flight emergency. The 35th Fighter Wing gives incentive flights to outstanding Airmen each year to reward their exceptional work and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse/Released)

JBER AWACS reunite with old friends

The E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System is based on the Boeing 707 jet liner and has a range of 4,000 miles without refueling. The radar can detect aircraft out to 250 nautical miles. (U.S. Air Force graphic/David Bedard)

Bulldog raptors find roost in new shelters

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – 525 Fighter Squadron crewchief salutes as the pilot exists the new aircraft shelters Oct 25. The 15 attached hangers help improve 525 FS maintenance capability by sheltering the jets from the winter elements. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Kristin High)