F-16 generation intensifies during ORE phase II

Photo By Tech. Sgt. Jordyn Fetter | 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)  

MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, JAPAN

03.25.2016

Story by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter  

35th Fighter Wing

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan - As part of Phase II of operational readiness exercise Beverly Sunrise 16-03, Misawa AB personnel simulated being at Kadena Air Base, Japan, where they conducted deployment operations March 23.

The incessant wind chill pierced their skin as Misawa pilots and maintainers prepared F-16 Fighting Falcons for takeoff during phase II of operational readiness exercise Beverly Sunrise 16-03.

The second phase simulated personnel deploying to Kadena Air Base, Japan, and had them conduct contingency operations as if they were there.

Maintenance Airmen inspected the F-16s for damage, checked their intake and exhaust, serviced tires and ensured all oils were at the appropriate level and consistency. After a mission brief and acquiring the proper equipment, pilots performed pre-flight checks on the aircraft before climbing into the cockpit and taxiing down the runway.

The training provided through this rapid generation of aircraft is vital in ensuring the preparedness and the ability of 35th Fighter Wing Airmen to deploy and fight at a moment's notice.

• Date Taken: 03.25.2016
• Date Posted: 03.25.2016 15:00
• Story ID: 193499
• Location: MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, JP