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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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125th EFS takes off to support TSP

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 125th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron located at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla, takes off in support of the U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package Dec. 15, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Movement of U.S. Air Force TSPs into this region has been a routine and integral part of U.S. Pacific Command's force posture since March 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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125th EFS takes off to support TSP

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 125th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis for takeoff as part of the U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package Dec. 15, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 125th EFS, located at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla, deployed to Kadena to provide PACOM with forces capable of a variety of operations including disaster relief, global situational awareness, combating piracy, active defense and power projection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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125th EFS takes off to support TSP

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Freddie Dee, 125th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, performs preflight checks on his F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff as part of a U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package Dec. 15, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. TSP deployments are designed to provide the U.S. Pacific Command with forces capable of a variety of operations, including disaster relief, global situational awareness, combating piracy, active defense and power projection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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125th EFS takes off to support TSP

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Freddie Dee, 125th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, completes preflight checks before takeoff for the U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package Dec. 15, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This TSP demonstrates the continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the region and shows our commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance and the mutual defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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COMPACAF visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson, Pacific Air Forces commander, presents the Distinguished Flying Cross to U.S. Air Force Capt. Richard Scott, 33rd Rescue Squadron evaluator pilot, on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2015. Scott was awarded for his contribution in a harrowing rescue mission in Afghanistan on May 26, 2011, when he provided a precision hoist to a squad of U.S. Army Pathfinders who were ambushed by multiple improvised explosive devices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier/Released)
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Northern Edge 2015: Reserve, National Guard, active-duty units work together

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Chris A. Nutt, a Norman, Oklahoma, native, currently a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot with the 465th Air Refueling Squadron, participates in Exercise Northern Edge 2015, June 18, 2015. Northern Edge 2015 is Alaska’s premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, tactics, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from active duty, reserve and National Guard units, including Nutt’s unit, the 507th Air Refueling Wing out of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, are involved. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thor J. Larson/Released)
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Northern Edge 2015: Reserve, National Guard, active-duty units work together

U.S. Air Force Capt. Shawn R. Tucker, a Skiatook, Oklahoma, native, currently a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot with the 465th Air Refueling Squadron, participates in Exercise Northern Edge 2015, June 18, 2015. Northern Edge 2015 is Alaska’s premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, tactics, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from active duty, reserve and National Guard units, including Tucker’s unit, the 507th Air Refueling Wing out of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, are involved. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thor J. Larson/Released)
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Northern Edge 2015: Reserve, National Guard, active-duty units work together

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Darby G. Perrin, a Carbondale, Colorado, native, and a KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling specialist with the 465th Air Refueling Squadron, participates in Exercise Northern Edge 2015, June 18, 2015. Northern Edge 2015 is Alaska’s premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, tactics, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from active duty, Reserve and National Guard units, including Perrin’s unit, the 507th Air Refueling Wing out of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, are involved. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thor J. Larson/Released)
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