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Post-flight procedures

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flightline after a sortie during a two-day surge exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2016. During surge operations, the 35th Fighter Wing demonstrated their ability to generate aircraft in a combat-like scenario with an increase in sorties from between 10 to 20 each day, to approximately 70. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)
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Taxiing down runway

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi down the flightline during a surge operation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2016. The exercise was conducted to validate the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to generate aircraft in a simulated combat scenario, with more than 70 sorties per fighter squadron being flown each day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/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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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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Memory of loved one

U.S. Air Force Maj. William Logan, a chaplain with the 35th Fighter Wing, holds a picture of his son, Zac, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2016. Logan shared the story of his son’s suicide and the effects of the aftermath. He highlighted the recovery process hoping to inspire others to come forward for help in times of need. Logan is from Medina, Tennessee. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)
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