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Vigilant Ace: Maintaining the night

Airmen with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 374th Logistical Readiness Squadron fuel a C-130 Hercules during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. Airmen prepped multiple C-130s to take part in operational flights during 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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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

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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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Senior Airman Matthew Self, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, bids farewell to a pilot inside an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. During Vigilant Ace 16, Airmen launch and recover aircraft during their 12-hour shifts. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Airmen assigned to the 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform final checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The Fiends are one of more than eight squadrons participating in Vigilant Ace 16. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance combat capabilities and interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Airman 1st Class Gabriel Bongat, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, uses a speed handle on an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the 36th AMU are participating in the large-scale readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16. During the exercise, Airmen launch and recover aircraft continuously during their 12-hour shifts. Vigilant Ace 16 is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Staff Sgt. Christopher Alteri, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, performs a weapons inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The 36th FS is participating in Vigilant Ace 16. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance combat capabilities and interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Staff Sgt. Christopher Alteri, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, guides an MJ-1 Jammer with munitions into a hardened facility before loading it to an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. During the large-scale exercise Vigilant Ace 16, Airmen load aircraft continuously during their 12-hour shifts. Vigilant Ace 16 is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Senior Airman Brian Back, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, checks inside the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the 36th AMU are participating in the large-scale readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16. Throughout the exercise, Airmen launch and recover aircraft continuously during their 12-hour shifts. Vigilant Ace 16 is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Staff Sgt. Joseph Musil, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, climbs inside the intake of an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the 36th AMU are participating in the large-scale readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16. Throughout Vigilant Ace 16, maintenance crews work around the clock to ensure precision combat aircraft are able to meet exercise demands. Vigilant Ace 16 is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Airmen assigned to the 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit push an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron inside a hardened facility Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The 36th FS is executing both day and night sorties during Vigilant Ace 16, challenging maintenance members to work around the clock in order to meet required mission sets. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron is pushed inside a hardened facility by members of the 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. More than eight squadrons from three separate bases across Pacific Air Forces are participating in Vigilant Ace 16. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Members assigned to the 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform post-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the 36th AMU are participating in the readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16. During the large-scale exercise, Airmen are launching and recovering aircraft continuously during their 12-hour shifts. Vigilant Ace 16 is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Senior Airman Jordan Cotton, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, signals to an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron while post-flight inspections are performed Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Cotton is one of more than 16,000 personnel participating in Vigilant Ace 16. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance combat capabilities and interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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