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B-2 Spirit crews perform engine running crew change in Australia

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber lands at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, March 22, 2016, in order to perform an engine running crew change. The B-2 was one of three that were deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region from March 8 through 29 to enhance bomber crew readiness and proficiency and to integrate capabilities with key regional partners. U.S. Strategic Command bombers regularly rotate through the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to conduct theater security cooperation engagements with U.S. allies and partners and demonstrate a shared commitment to promoting security and stability in the region (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)
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Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability, any time, any place

Crew chiefs with the 393rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to tow a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber, March 11, 2016, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. Bomber training missions and deployments ensure crews maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and demonstrate the ability to provide an always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)
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Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability, any time, any place

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hirantha De Mel, a crew chief with the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, watches a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber perform an engine run, March 11, 2016, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. Strategic Command bombers regularly deploy to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to conduct PACOM-led operations which provide leaders deterrence options to maintain regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)
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Whiteman maintainers ensure global strike capability, any time, any place

Maintainers from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, perform a gear swing on a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber March 13, 2016, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations. Strategic Command bombers regularly deploy to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to conduct PACOM-led operations which provide leaders deterrence options to maintain regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)
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F-16 pilot climbs into jet

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paul Miller, the deputy commander of the 35th Operations Group, climbs into an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Beverly Sunrise 16-03 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2016. As part of phase II of the operational readiness exercise, Misawa AB simulated a deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, during which they conducted contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)
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Behind the scenes: Maintenance Flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Rivera, 374th Maintenance Flight aerospace propulsion journeyman, holds a torch wrench in front of a C-130 Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2016. Providing in depth maintenance on the aircraft ensures that Yokota’s mission of generating a professional airlift throughout the region is not impacted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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Behind the scenes: Maintenance Flight

A member of the 374th Maintenance Squadron loosens a bolt on the side of an U.S. Air ForceeMC-130 Talon II at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2016. Aircraft enter the phase docks for an inspection every 540 days for a 14 to 16-day inspection and to be repaired. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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Behind the scenes: Maintenance Flight

A U.S. Air Force MC-130 Talon II, from Kadena Air Base, Japan, sits in the phase docks to be repaired at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2016. The aircraft will enter the phase docks every 540 days for a 14 to 16-day inspection and to be repaired. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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Securing pilot

U.S. Air Force Airman Joseph Farmer, a crew chief with the 35th Maintenance Squadron, helps secure Lt. Col. Paul Miller, the deputy commander of the 35th Operations Group, into an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Beverly Sunrise 16-03 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2016. Before and after flight, crew chiefs perform inspections, ensuring a safe flight for the pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter)
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Pre-flight checks

U.S. Air Force Airman Joseph Farmer, a crew chief with the 35th Maintenance Squadron, conducts a pre-flight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Beverly Sunrise 16-03 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2016. Misawa’s crew chiefs are responsible for ensuring every F-16 meets its standards through inspection and maintenance. During the operational readiness exercise, Airmen worked at a faster pace, ensuring their ability to fight at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter)
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Marshalling F-16

U.S. Air Force Airman Joseph Farmer, a crew chief with the 35th Maintenance Squadron, checks his surroundings before marshalling Lt. Col. Paul Miller, the deputy commander of the 35th Operations Group, to taxi down the runway during exercise Beverly Sunrise 16-03 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2016. Because of limited visibility in the cockpit, marshalling occurs before flight so crew chiefs can signal pilots onto the runway safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter)
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F-16 lineup

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paul Miller, the deputy commander of the 35th Operations Group, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for flight during exercise Beverly Sunrise 16-03 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2016. The 35th Fighter Wing’s mission is the suppression of enemy air defenses, which focuses on the neutralization of enemy surface-to-air missile sites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter)
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Cope North 16 aerial refueling

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle connects to a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling during the large force employment of exercise Cope North 16, Feb. 24, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Through training exercises such as CN16, the U.S., Japan and Australian air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks/Released)
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Cope North 16 aerial refueling

A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot signals completion of aerial refueling from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during the large force employment of exercise Cope North 16, Feb. 24, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Through training exercises such as CN16, the U.S., Japan and Australian air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks/Released)
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Cope North 16 aerial refueling

An 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16C Fighting Falcon pulls away from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker after aerial refueling during the large force employment of exercise Cope North 16, Feb. 24, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Through training exercises such as CN16, the U.S., Japan and Australian air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks/Released)
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Cope North 16 aerial refueling

An 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16C Fighting Falcon connects to a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling during the large force employment of exercise Cope North 16, Feb. 24, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Through training exercises such as CN16, the U.S., Japan and Australian air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks/Released)
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Cope North 16 aerial refueling

An 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16C Fighting Falcon prepares to connect to a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling during the large force employment of exercise Cope North 16, Feb. 24, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Through training exercises such as CN16, the U.S., Japan and Australian air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks/Released)
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Cope North 16 aerial refueling

Airman 1st Class Payten Olsen, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16C Fighting Falcon during the large force employment of exercise Cope North 16, Feb. 24, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Through training exercises such as CN16, the U.S., Japan and Australian air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks/Released)
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LRS delivers fuel, keeps aircraft flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Shelly, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight fuels laboratory supervisor, prepares a sample pad for a water test on a refueling unit at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2015. This test is performed monthly to ensure only good, clean and water-free fuel is issued to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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LRS delivers fuel, keeps aircraft flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Berry, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes the fuel line from a C-130 Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2015. After an aircraft lands, the fuels flight responds to aircraft within 30 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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