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Misawa Airmen equip fighter pilots for survival

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Berg, an aircrew flight equipment craftsman with the 35th Operations Support Squadron, places a Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System helmet inside a pilot’s locker at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2016. Daily, AFE Airmen inspect all equipment used by Wild Weasel pilot during flight; ensuring each piece of equipment is fully operational and safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Misawa Airmen equip fighter pilots for survival

U.S. Air Force Capt. Miklos Preysz, the bravo flight commander with the 14th Fighter Squadron, gets his display unit adjusted at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2016. Adjusting a display unit enhances acuity for combat tactics during flight. The display rests in front of the helmet and shows the pilot their airspeed and altitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Misawa Airmen equip fighter pilots for survival

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Danny Lo, an Aircrew Flight Equipment journeyman with the 35th Operation Support Squadron, tailors a life preserver to Capt. Miklos Preysz, the bravo flight commander with the 14th Fighter Squadron, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2016. Each piece of equipment is specifically tailored to every pilot to maximize comfort and operational use. The life preserver serves as a flotation device if the pilot crashes or is ejected in an area around water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Misawa Airmen equip fighter pilots for survival

A table full of prepared Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System helmets and MBU 20/P breathing masks sit in the office of 35th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2016. AFE Airmen conduct pre-checks on all equipment ensuring there are no holes, tears or other discrepancies before the pilots don their gear. The helmet and breathing masks supply oxygen to the pilots while they are flying at high altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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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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US airpower, partnerships soar as Singapore International Airshow takes off

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, practices its aerial demonstration routine prior to the Singapore International Airshow at Changi International Airport Singapore, Feb. 15, 2016. Through participation in airshows and regional events, the U.S. demonstrates its commitment to the security of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, promotes equipment interoperability, displays the flexible combat capabilities of the U.S. military, and creates lasting relationships with international audiences to strengthen the bonds that support partnership building throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy/Released)
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Cookie Caper brings treats to service members

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Patrick Hoerle, 35th Fighter Wing paralegal, receives cookies from Senior Master Sgt. Audra Perkins, 35 FW public affairs superintendent, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2015. The annual Cookie Caper brought a tray of 10 cookies each to single and unaccompanied U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)
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Cookie Caper brings treats to service members

Cookies line the bottom of a tray at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2015. The annual Cookie Caper’s goal is to bring a sense of holiday spirit to single and unaccompanied Misawa service members with a tray of 10 cookies each and holiday cards donated by the American Red Cross. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)
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Cookie Caper brings treats to service members

Volunteers wrap trays of cookies at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2015. Misawa community members donated cookie dough and home-baked cookies, which were then organized into trays at the Mutsu Officers’ Club for the annual Cookie Caper. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)
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Misawa pilots save Iraqi civilians, earn 2014 Mackay Trophy

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh accompanied by a National Aeronautic Association spokesman present the Mackay Trophy to Capts. David Kroontje and Gregory Balzhiser during the NAA fall awards ceremony in Arlington, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2015. The trophy is awarded for the “most meritorious flight of the year by an Air Force person, persons, or organization.” Kroontje and Balzhiser earned the trophy as a result of their heroic efforts during an air strike that helped Peshmerga forces the next day set up a safe corridor from Mount Sinjar, Iraq, saving the lives of 40,000 stranded civilians including women, children, elderly, and the infirm. Kroontje has since transferred to the 560th Flying Training Squadron at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, and Balzhiser is now a member of the 31st Operations Support Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy. (Courtesy photo)
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Range day exhibits mission for families

An F-16 Fighting Falcon performs a maneuver after dropping a simulated ordnance at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2015. Commonly referred to as "Viper" in the pilot community, the F-16 has the capability of flying two times the speed of sound. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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Range day exhibits mission for families

Airmen and families from the 35th Fighter Wing arrive at the Range Day event hosted by the 35th Operations Group at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2015. The event allowed service members and families to see firsthand how 35 FW and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots train and conduct flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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Range day exhibits mission for families

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Allchin, 35th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, fits a fighter pilot helmet on an attendee of Range Day hosted by the 35th Operations Group at at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2015. Families, including children, were invited to learn and experience the 35 OG mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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Range day exhibits mission for families

A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force CH-47 Chinook flies over the air traffic control tower at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2015. The event included aircraft demonstrations by the F-16 Fighting Falcon, CH-47 Chinook, Mitsubishi F-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)
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Range day exhibits mission for families

Range Day attendees look on as an F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts a flyover at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2015. More than 200 Airmen and family members attended Range Day, allowing them to experience Misawa's mission up-close and personal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)
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Bringing domestic violence to light

Rosanne Pizano, 35th Medical Operations Squadron domestic abuse victim advocate, speaks to volunteers at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2015. The topic of discussion is the "In Your Face Black Eye Campaign," an exercise conducted in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Eleven Airmen and one civilian from different base squadrons volunteered to don black eye makeup during their normal duty day as part of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)
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Bringing domestic violence to light

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Augustine Thompson-Brown, 35th Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician, applies moulage to the eye of Staff Sgt. Joseph Bekaert, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2015. This black eye makeup was part of a Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaign designed to bring the issue to light by getting the community involved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)
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Bringing domestic violence to light

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Monica Drach, 35th Medical Operations Squadron family practice administration technician, speaks to Master Sgt. Judy Khamphan, 35th Medical Support Squadron flight chief, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2015. Khamphan showed concern for Drach upon noticing her black eye, which was makeup applied for the "In Your Face Black Eye Campaign." Reactions like this were recorded and reviewed by family health to determine where to focus their outreach programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)
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Taking it to the dirt: 35 CES establish CATM groundwork

U.S. Air Force Airman Jeffrey Waldron, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and construction equipment apprentice, prepares to use a chainsaw at Draughon Range, Japan, Sept. 29, 2015. The pavement and construction equipment Airmen, better known as the "Dirt Boys," worked on approximately 81,000 square feet of land. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)
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Taking it to the dirt: 35 CES establish CATM groundwork

A front-end loader drives down a road at Draughon Range, Japan, Sept. 29, 2015. The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and construction equipment flight cleared an area of Draughon Range and widened the road leading to the area for the construction of a new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)
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