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Vermont Air National Guard operates from Kadena

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Hoague, 158th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, wipes down the landing gear of an F-16 to prevent corrosion on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2015. The 158th Fighter Wing of Vermont is currently deployed to Kadena as part of a Pacific Command Theater Security Package to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and demonstrate the U.S. commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Vermont Air National Guard operates from Kadena

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Breeze, 158th Fighter Wing fighter F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, lowers his visor before take off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2015. Kadena presents the Vermont Air National Guardsmen unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and bilateral training across diverse environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Vermont Air National Guard operates from Kadena

Guardsmen from the 158th Fighter Wing Air National Guard check the flight systems of an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2015. The Vermont Air National Guard, also known as the Green Mountain Boys,are currently deployed to Kadena Air Base, are currently deployed to Kadena to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and demonstrate the U.S. commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Vermont Air National Guard operates from Kadena

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 158th Fighter Wing monitors the systems of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a safety inspection. Aircraft maintainers follow every established procedure to ensure that their aircraft is prepared for flight and will not affect the safety of the local community. The Vermont Air National Guard, also known as the Green Mountain Boys, are currently deployed to Kadena to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and demonstrate the U.S. commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Vermont Air National Guard operates from Kadena

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Banneau, 158th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, fills out a checklist in the shade of an F-16 on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2015. The 158th Fighter Wing of Vermont is currently deployed to Kadena as part of a Pacific Command Theater Security Package to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and demonstrate the U.S. commitment to stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Innovative system revolutionizes Northern Edge 2015 battlespace, maximizes training capability

Live, virtual and constructive (LVC) participants from various U.S. military branches are tracked by the 353rd Combat Training Squadron as assets move into place in preparation for an Exercise Northern Edge scenario June 25, 2015. The LVC system enables live participants like this U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon deployed to Alaska to directly engage and interact with virtual aviators operating from home station simulators, and contructive computer-generated forces to provide more robust training scenarios. Northern Edge 2015 is Alaska's premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, tactics, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among thousands of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from active duty, reserve and National Guard units. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik/Released)

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Aircraft completes certification

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, slows down on the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. As the reel of the aircraft arresting system spins it activates a hydraulic pump which compresses a brake pad to safely slow the aircraft. The aircraft can go from a speed of 180 knots to a complete hault in approximately 10 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)

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Aircraft completes certification

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, connects its J-Hook to an aircraft arresting system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. As a pilot lands on a runway during an in-flight emergency, the pilot will drop the J-Hook to the 1.25 inch steel cable of the AAS to assist the jet in rapidly decreasing its speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)

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Aircraft completes certification

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sonthala Phabmisay, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production NCO in charge, checks the nylon tape of the aircraft arresting system for possible damange at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. The barriers are inspected for torn nylon tapes, cuts in the steel cable, hydraulic leaks or flying debris caused by the engagement of the high-speed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)

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Aircraft completes certification

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, taxis down the runway during an aircraft arresting system test certification at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. The annual certification check's the integrity of the barriers hydraulic system and the system as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)

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Aircraft completes certification

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan, connects its J-Hook to an aircraft arresting system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. As a pilot lands on a runway during an in-flight emergency, the pilot will drop the J-Hook to the 1.25 inch steel cable of the AAS to assist the jet in rapidly decreasing its speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)

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Aircraft completes certification

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron ties a knot on the aircraft arresting system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. An annual certification check's the integrity of the barriers hydraulic system and the system as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)

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Aircraft completes certification

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Civil Engineer Squaron ensure the aircraft arresting system is properly in place at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. The AAS is inspected every day by the power production shop and fire department personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)

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Aircraft completes certification

The aircraft arresting system rests on the flightline after being used at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2015. The aircraft arresting system consists of a steel cable attached to 1,200 feet of high-strength nylon tape wrapped in a metal reel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)

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F-16 Fighting Falcon performs coalition air-to-air formation during Pitch Black 2014

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the D.C. Air National Guard performs an air-to-air formation with aircraft from the Royal Thai, United Arab Emirates, Republic of Singapore and Royal Australian air forces during Pitch Black 2014. The ANG unit is deployed to Australia from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Pitch Black is the RAAF’s largest and most complex air exercise, traditionally held in the Northern Territory every two years. Exercise Pitch Black is being conducted from RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal Aug. 1 through 22, 2014, featuring participants from Australia, the United States, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and French Air Force (New Caledonia) who will cooperate for Offensive Counter Air (OCA) and Defensive Counter Air (DCA) missions. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by Cpl. David Gibbs/Released)

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F-16 Fighting Falcon performs coalition air-to-air formation during Pitch Black 2014

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the D.C. Air National Guard performs an air-to-air formation with aircraft from the Royal Thai, United Arab Emirates, Republic of Singapore and Royal Australian air forces during Pitch Black 2014. The ANG unit is deployed to Australia from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Pitch Black is the RAAF’s largest and most complex air exercise, traditionally held in the Northern Territory every two years. Exercise Pitch Black is being conducted from RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal Aug. 1 through 22, 2014, featuring participants from Australia, the United States, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and French Air Force (New Caledonia) who will cooperate for Offensive Counter Air (OCA) and Defensive Counter Air (DCA) missions. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by Cpl. David Gibbs/Released)

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F-16 Fighting Falcon performs coalition air-to-air formation during Pitch Black 2014

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the D.C. Air National Guard performs an air-to-air formation with aircraft from the Royal Thai, United Arab Emirates, Republic of Singapore and Royal Australian air forces during Pitch Black 2014. The ANG unit is deployed to Australia from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Pitch Black is the RAAF’s largest and most complex air exercise, traditionally held in the Northern Territory every two years. Exercise Pitch Black is being conducted from RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal Aug. 1 through 22, 2014, featuring participants from Australia, the United States, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and French Air Force (New Caledonia) who will cooperate for Offensive Counter Air (OCA) and Defensive Counter Air (DCA) missions. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by Cpl. David Gibbs/Released)

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F-16 Fighting Falcon performs coalition air-to-air formation during Pitch Black 2014

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the D.C. Air National Guard performs an air-to-air formation with aircraft from the Royal Thai, United Arab Emirates, Republic of Singapore and Royal Australian air forces during Pitch Black 2014. The ANG unit is deployed to Australia from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Pitch Black is the RAAF’s largest and most complex air exercise, traditionally held in the Northern Territory every two years. Exercise Pitch Black is being conducted from RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal Aug. 1 through 22, 2014, featuring participants from Australia, the United States, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and French Air Force (New Caledonia) who will cooperate for Offensive Counter Air (OCA) and Defensive Counter Air (DCA) missions. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by Cpl. David Gibbs/Released)

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F-16 Fighting Falcon performs coalition air-to-air formation during Pitch Black 2014

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the D.C. Air National Guard performs an air-to-air formation with aircraft from the Royal Thai, United Arab Emirates, Republic of Singapore and Royal Australian air forces during Pitch Black 2014. The ANG unit is deployed to Australia from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Pitch Black is the RAAF’s largest and most complex air exercise, traditionally held in the Northern Territory every two years. Exercise Pitch Black is being conducted from RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal Aug. 1 through 22, 2014, featuring participants from Australia, the United States, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and French Air Force (New Caledonia) who will cooperate for Offensive Counter Air (OCA) and Defensive Counter Air (DCA) missions. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by Cpl. David Gibbs/Released)

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Pitch Black 2014

Pitch Black 2014 gets under way as an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the New Jersey Air National Guard taxis out at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia. The ANG unit is deployed to Australia from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Pitch Black is the RAAF’s largest and most complex air exercise, traditionally held in the Northern Territory every two years. Exercise Pitch Black is being conducted from RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal Aug. 1 through 22, 2014, featuring participants from Australia, the United States, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and French Air Force (New Caledonia) who will cooperate for Offensive Counter Air (OCA) and Defensive Counter Air (DCA) missions. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by Cpl. David Gibbs/Released)

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