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Sunsets over A-10C

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sits on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, 2016, as part of a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The contingent's first iteration is comprised of five A-10Cs, three HH-60G Pavehawks and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel including aircrew, maintainers, logistics and support personnel. The A-10C were chosen as they were already in place supporting Exercise Balikatan 16 and have a proven record operating out of short and austere airstrips, provide a flexible range of capabilities, and have a mission profile consistent with the air and maritime domain awareness operations the air contingent will conduct. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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PACAF Airmen stand up Air Contingent in Phililppines

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sit on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines April 14, 2016, after flying missions for Exercise Balikatan 2016. As part of an Air Contingent, a rotation of U.S. military aircraft and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces Airmen will remain at Clark Air Base through the end of the month. The A-10 is capable of loitering close to the surface for extended periods to allow for excellent visibility over land and sea domains. The Air Contingent will provide more transparent air and maritime domain awareness to ensure safety of military and civilian operations in international waters and airspace. (US Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson/Released)
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PACAF Airmen stand up Air Contingent in Phililppines

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sit on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines April 14, 2016, after flying missions for Balikatan 2016. Following their participation in BK 16, a rotation of U.S. military aircraft and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces Airmen will remain at Clark Air Base through the end of the month. The A-10 is capable of loitering close to the surface for extended periods to allow for excellent visibility over land and sea domains. The Air Contingent will provide more transparent air and maritime domain awareness to ensure safety of military and civilian operations in international waters and airspace. (US Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson/Released)
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PACAF Airmen stand up Air Contingent in Phililppines

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sit on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines April 14, 2016, after flying missions for Balikatan 2016. This year marks the 32nd iteration of Balikatan, where U.S. service members continue to work “shoulder-to-shoulder” with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to increase combined readiness to address security concerns across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Following their participation in BK 16, the aircraft approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces Airmen will remain at Clark AB through the end of the month to stand up an Air Contingent. The Air Contingent will provide more transparent air and maritime domain awareness to ensure safety of military and civilian operations in international waters and airspace. (US Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson/Released)
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36th Airlift Squadron passes down their airlifting knowledge

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Kochman, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules aircraft navigator, talks to a Philippine Air Force member from the 220th Airlift Wing April 7, 2016, during an Exercise Balikatan 2016 night flight over the Philippine Islands. PAF pilots and aircrew do not currently have night vision goggle capabilities, so the training given to them from members of the 36th AS was an entirely new experience. U.S. and Philippine military forces continually modernize and develop partner capabilities through bilateral exercises and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith/Released)
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36th Airlift Squadron passes down their airlifting knowledge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gary Patterson, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules aircraft loadmaster, discusses his job with Philippine Air Force (PAF) loadmasters from the 220th Airlift Wing April 7, 2016, during an Exercise Balikatan 2016 training session on Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Philippines. Loadmasters from the PAF not only have their loadmaster duties, but also have one or two additional jobs varying from maintenance to combat roles. Bilateral training increases our armed forces’ ability to respond quickly and work together effectively in the event of natural disasters and other crises that threaten public safety and health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith/Released)
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36th Airlift Squadron passes down their airlifting knowledge

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Scott Brooks, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules aircraft pilot, helps Philippine Air Force 2nd Lt. Rald Pinca, 220th Airlift Wing pilot, try on a flight helmet April 7, 2016, during an Exercise Balikatan 2016 training session on Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Philippines. Pilots and loadmasters from the 36th AS shared their experiences of using night vision goggles and night flying during an all-day training session. BK16 provides opportunities for U.S. and Philippine forces to come together and train for potential real world events and crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith/Released)
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U.S. and Philippine military hold static display

Philippine locals wait in line to see the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III from the 15th Wing, Hickam Air force Base, Hawaii during the static display at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 9, 2016. U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines hosted the event displaying various aircraft from all U.S. services and the Philippine Air Force. This year marks the 32nd iteration of Balikatan where U.S. service members continue to work “shoulder-to-shoulder” with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to increase combined readiness to crises and conflict across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Araceli Alarcon/Released)
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U.S. and Philippine military hold static display

Locals take photos of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 15th Wing, Hickam Air force Base, Hawaii during a static display at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 9, 2016. U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines hosted the event displaying various aircraft from all U.S. services and the Philippine Air Force. This year marks the 32nd iteration of Balikatan where U.S. service members continue to work “shoulder-to-shoulder” with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to increase combined readiness to crises and conflict across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Araceli Alarcon/Released)
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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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60th Anniversary of Operation DEEP FREEZE concludes

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Dirk Smith, Joint Task Force - Support Forces Antarctica commander, and Col. Mark Doll, JTF-SFA deputy commander, visit forces at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, Feb. 11, 2016, during Operation DEEP FREEZE, the Department of Defense's support of the U.S. Antarctic Program and the National Science Foundation. This year marked the 60th Anniversary of the operation. (Courtesy photo)
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60th Anniversary of Operation DEEP FREEZE concludes

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III and LC-130 Hercules aircraft sit on the ramp at Christchurch, New Zealand, during a previous iteration of Operation DEEP FREEZE, the Department of Defense's support of the U.S. Antarctic Program and the National Science Foundation. This year marked the 60th Anniversary of the operation. (Courtesy photo)
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60th Anniversary of Operation DEEP FREEZE concludes

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III sits at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, during a previous iteration of Operation DEEP FREEZE, the Department of Defense's support of the U.S. Antarctic Program and the National Science Foundation. This year marked the 60th Anniversary of the operation. (Courtesy photo)
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60th Anniversary of Operation DEEP FREEZE concludes

A U.S. Air Force LC-130 Hercules from the 109th Airlift Wing with the New York Air National Guard, sits on the ramp at Christchurch, New Zealand, Jan. 13, 2016, during Operation DEEP FREEZE, the Department of Defense's support of the U.S. Antarctic Program and the National Science Foundation. This year marked the 60th Anniversary of the operation. (Courtesy photo)
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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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