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Forceful Tiger 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, links up with a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker for refueling Jan. 28, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. During the large force exercise, the 909th ARS refueled a total of 132 aircraft to include 65 F-15 Eagles, 14 F-16 Fighting Falcons, 32 F-22 Raptors and one E-3 Sentry, as well as 20 U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)

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Forceful Tiger 2016

U.S. Air Force aircraft maintainers from the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for takeoff during Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Thanks to the maintainers at the 909th AMU, the 909th Air Refueling Squadron was able to generate 15 KC-135 sorties with a 100-percent mission success rate for the large force exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)

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Forceful Tiger 2016

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron adjusts the aircraft’s engine throttles before takeoff from Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Forceful Tiger Jan. 28, 2016. Forceful Tiger is an annual large force exercise designed to demonstrate the U.S. military’s combat capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)

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Headquarters Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody (center front); U.S. Pacific Air Forces chief master sergeants and chief selects; and senior enlisted leaders from the Repbulic of Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Canada, pose for a photo in the Courtyard of Heroes at Headquarters PACAF during the PACAF Chief's Leadership Course at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 14, 2016. Cody spoke to course attendees about his lessons for success and current and future challenges in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Martinez/Released)

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ROK/US Alliance aircraft conduct extended deterrence mission

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted a low-level flight in the vicinity of Osan Air Base, South Korea, in response to recent provocative action by North Korea Jan. 10, 2016. The B-52 was joined by a ROKAF F-15K Slam Eagle and a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. The B-52 is a is a long-range, heavy bomber that can fly up to 50,000 feet and has the capability to carry 70,000 pounds of nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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ROK/US aircraft conduct extended deterrence mission

United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea deputy commander and U.S. 7th Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy (right) and Lt. Gen. Wang-keon Lee, ROK Air Force Operations Command commander (left), speak to Korean and international media at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Jan. 10, 2016, prior to a low-level pass from a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress in response to recent provocative action by North Korea. The B-52 was joined by a ROKAF F-15 Slam Eagle and a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. The B-52 is a is a long-range, heavy bomber that can fly up to 50,000 feet and has the capability to carry 70,000 pounds of nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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A year behind me

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cassandra Whitman, a 354th Fighter Wing public affairs photojournalist, takes photos Aug. 4, 2015, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Whitman is approaching the one year mark in the Air Force and reflected on how her decision to join the military has positively affected her life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)

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Marine Corps recognizes Hawaii Heroes

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan (left), U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific commander, and Mayor Kirk Caldwell (second – left) of the city and county of Honolulu recognized the Airmen that selflessly helped the Marines and Sailor during the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft mishap, May 17, 2015, during the First Responder Recognition Ceremony at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center, in Honolulu, Dec. 18, 2015. Military and civilian personnel that selflessly assisted during the rescue and treatment of the Marines and Sailor were honored by the MARFORPAC commander. (Left to right) The Airmen recognized were Lt. Col. Mike Blake, 154th Operations Support Squadron; SMSgt Sam Sharpe and Master Sgts. Anthony Gauna, Michael Ledford and Juan Guzman, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces logistics directorate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Lopez Cruet/Released)

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44th AMU keeps their Eagles ready-to-fly

U.S. Air Force Airman Marqrell Ervin, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician apprentice, shuts down the power cart being used during an operations check, Dec. 8, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The power cart has allowed maintainers to perform necessary repairs and tests without the need to start the engines, saving the Air Force thousands of dollars each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Zackary A. Henry)

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44th AMU keeps their Eagles ready-to-fly

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Martel, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician apprentice, signals to Senior Airman Adam Craig, 67th AMU avionics technician journeyman, that the power cart, used to supply power to the F15C Eagle during maintenance, is operating correctly, Dec. 8, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Teamwork is a vital part of the operational checks the 67th AMU completes daily. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Zackary A. Henry)

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44th AMU keeps their Eagles ready-to-fly

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Martel, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician apprentice, secures safety wire for a sniper pod on an F-15C Eagle, Dec. 8, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The safety wire and attached pin ensure the sniper pod cannot be accidently jettisoned during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Zackary A. Henry)

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909th AMU maintains flight readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chirstopher Anderson (left), 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, undergoes an active forms review from Staff Sgt. Andre Pagtalunan, 18th Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector Dec. 7, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. When conducted, the inspection ensures a high quality of work and safety for the Airmen on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Zackary A. Henry)

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909th AMU maintains flight readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chirstopher Anderson, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, reviews his technical orders during a routine ground refueling Dec. 7, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Techincal orders are guides for repairing, maintaining and performing daily duties for maintainers to ensure consistent aircraft care throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Zackary A. Henry)

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909th AMU maintains flight readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Hicks, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit communications and navigations journeyman, works through his technical orders to prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for refueling Dec. 7, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The technical orders ensure a safe and correctly executed job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Zackary A. Henry)

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Vigilant Ace 16: Defenders simulate OpFor attacks

Airman Jaden Santos, 35th Security Forces Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, installation entry controller, scans for opposing forces during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2015. Santos is one of more than 1,000 augmentees participating in the large-scale exercise. Vigilant Ace 16 is peninsula-wide, providing ROK and U.S. armed forces the opportunity to hone resourceful skills used in the event of real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin High/Released)

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Team Kadena runs for strength, unity

Army and Air Force members of Team Kadena display unit colors during an Army/Air Force 5K run Nov. 6, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The run signified strength and unity among Team Kadena’s joint services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber E. N. Jacobs/Released)

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Team Kadena runs for strength, unity

Team Kadena Airmen and Soldiers run together during an Army/Air Force 5K run Nov. 6, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 500 runners turned out for the event, signifying strength and unity among sister services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber E. N. Jacobs/Released)

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Army, Air Force run joint 5K

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Scott Dellinger, 1st Battalion 1st Air Defense Artillery Regimen commander, addresses the crowd after an Army/Air Force 5K run Nov. 6, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The run was held to signify Team Kadena’s strength and interoperability among sister services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Edwards/Released)

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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airman 1st Class John Frerichs, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics system technician, searches for tools for a scheduled C-130 Hercules inspection 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 prepare seating in a C-130 Hercules during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. Multiple C-130s were inspected, reconfigured and fueled in preparation of flights for Vigilant Ace 16, 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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