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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-130 Hercules for obvious physical damage or leaks and to ensure all fasteners are sealed during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. Vigilant Ace is a U.S.-Republic of Korea combined exercise aimed at enhancing operational and tactical level coordination through combined and joint combat training. The exercise also provides critical training for the Airmen of the 374th Airlift Wing to maintain peace and stability in Japan and the entire Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Members of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron test and replace parts of a C-130 Hercules cockpit during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. Maintainers with the 374 AMXS work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure their C-130 fleet is ready to respond at a moment’s notice for any requirement in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The exercise tested this readiness and Yokota's ability to receive and deploy forces throughout the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

A member of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tightens an engine panel on a C-130 Hercules during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2,2015. Vigilant Ace is a U.S.-Republic of Korea combined exercise aimed at enhancing operational and tactical level coordination through combined and joint combat training. The exercise also provides critical training for the Airmen of the 374th Airlift Wing to maintain peace and stability in Japan and the entire Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-130 Hercules for any obvious physical damage or leaks and ensures all fasteners are sealed during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2 2015. Maintainers with the 374 AMXS always work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure their C-130 fleet is ready to respond at a moment’s notice for any requirement in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The exercise tested this readiness and Yokota's ability to receive and deploy forces throughout the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airmen with the 374 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspect landing gear during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. The inspection included checking the aircraft for overall working condition and giving it a 72-hour seal for approved flight. These scheduled inspections ensure the aircraft is safe and reliable and allow aircraft to quickly respond to contingencies. Yokota Airmen participating in Vigilant Ace 16 train alongside aircrews flying different types of aircraft, practicing interoperability that enables aircrew members to be ready for many potential situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-130 Hercules for obvious physical damage or leaks and ensures all fasteners are sealed during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2 2015. Vigilant Ace 16 is a U.S.-Republic of Korea combined exercise aimed at enhancing operational and tactical level coordination through combined and joint combat training. The exercise also provides critical training for the Airmen of the 374th Airlift Wing to maintain peace and stability in Japan and the entire Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airman 1st Class Jackson Horton and Senior Airman Michael Tielleman, both 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, inspect a C-130 Hercules engine during VIGILANT ACE 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. The maintainers conducted scheduled inspections on multiple C-130s, ensuring the aircraft and its engines were ready for upcoming flights. After the inspections the C-130s are cleared to fly without another inspection for 72 hours, allowing quick response for potential Humanitarian Aid/Disaster Relief or contingencies. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale employment exercise increases U.S. and ROK interoperability and ultimately enhances U.S.- ROK commitments to maintain peace in the region. The exercise also provides critical training for the Airmen of the 374th Airlift Wing to maintain peace and stability in Japan and the entire Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Range day exhibits mission for families

An F-16 Fighting Falcon performs a maneuver after dropping a simulated ordnance at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2015. Commonly referred to as "Viper" in the pilot community, the F-16 has the capability of flying two times the speed of sound. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Range day exhibits mission for families

Airmen and families from the 35th Fighter Wing arrive at the Range Day event hosted by the 35th Operations Group at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2015. The event allowed service members and families to see firsthand how 35 FW and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots train and conduct flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Range day exhibits mission for families

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Allchin, 35th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, fits a fighter pilot helmet on an attendee of Range Day hosted by the 35th Operations Group at at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2015. Families, including children, were invited to learn and experience the 35 OG mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Range day exhibits mission for families

A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force CH-47 Chinook flies over the air traffic control tower at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2015. The event included aircraft demonstrations by the F-16 Fighting Falcon, CH-47 Chinook, Mitsubishi F-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Range day exhibits mission for families

Range Day attendees look on as an F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts a flyover at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2015. More than 200 Airmen and family members attended Range Day, allowing them to experience Misawa's mission up-close and personal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)

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Pacific Thunder tests CSAR capabilities, trains multiple units

Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 25th Fighter Squadron taxi along the runway of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2015, while an HH-60 Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan is prepped for take-off. The squadrons are participating in the combat search and rescue exercise, Exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton/Released)

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Pacific Thunder tests CSAR capabilities, trains multiple units

A U.S. Air Force pilot taxis an A-10 Thunderbolt II along the runway of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2015. A-10s from the 25th Fighter Squadron participated in the combat search and rescue exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. Exercise Pacific Thunder brought together U.S. forces from the Air Force, Marines, and units from the Republic of Korea air force to practice air combat and CSAR by focusing on enhancing interoperability and combat readiness of the military alliance across the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton/Released)

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33rd RQS, 718 AMXS participates in exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk takes off Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The helicopter is assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and maintained by members of the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Both squadrons along with other members of the Air Force, U.S. Marines, and the Republic of Korea Air Force are working together participating in the joint, combined combat search and rescue exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton/Released)

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33rd RQS, 718 AMXS participates in exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares for takeoff Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the 33rd RQS are at Osan from Kadena Air Base, Japan, participating in exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. The U.S. Air Force, Marines, and the ROK Air Force are working together participating in the joint, combined combat search and rescue exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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33rd RQS, 718 AMXS participates in exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares for takeoff Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The helicopter from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and its crew are participating in Exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. Exercise Pacific Thunder replicates scenarios designed to train crews to execute and validate tactics, techniques and procedures, as well as integrate with combined air and command and control assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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33rd RQS, 718 AMXS participates in exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk carrying members from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares for takeoff Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The 33rd RQS members are from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and are participating in Exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Bringing domestic violence to light

Rosanne Pizano, 35th Medical Operations Squadron domestic abuse victim advocate, speaks to volunteers at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2015. The topic of discussion is the "In Your Face Black Eye Campaign," an exercise conducted in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Eleven Airmen and one civilian from different base squadrons volunteered to don black eye makeup during their normal duty day as part of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

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Bringing domestic violence to light

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Augustine Thompson-Brown, 35th Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician, applies moulage to the eye of Staff Sgt. Joseph Bekaert, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2015. This black eye makeup was part of a Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaign designed to bring the issue to light by getting the community involved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

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