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    F-16 generation intensifies during ORE phase II

    Marshalling F-16

    Photo By Tech. Sgt. Jordyn Fetter | U.S. Air Force Airman Joseph Farmer, a crew chief with the 35th Maintenance Squadron,...... read more read more

    MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, JAPAN

    03.25.2016

    Story by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter  

    35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

    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.

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

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