Photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 10.20.2021
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform post-flight maintenance on an F-15C Eagle during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2021. Surge operations are designed to simulate a fast-paced, deployed combat environment to ensure aircrew and support personnel are always ready to execute missions in defense of the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force......
Photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 10.20.2021
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luis Somarriba, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, inspects the engine bay of an F-15C Eagle during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2021. Increased flying operations during the super surge exercise provide valuable experience for maintenance personnel, simulating the fast-paced environment they would face in......
Photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 10.20.2021
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dustin Seyl, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs post-flight maintenance on an F-15C Eagle during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2021. Increased flying operations during the super surge exercise provide valuable experience for maintenance personnel, simulating the fast-paced environment they would face in a deployed......
Photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 10.19.2021
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quincy Clingman, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, prepares to marshal an F-15C Eagle during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Surge operations are designed to simulate a fast-paced, deployed combat environment to ensure aircrew and support personnel are always ready to execute missions in defense of the U.S. and its allies.......
Photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 10.19.2021
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Thomas, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, gives the signal for starting the engine during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. 18th Wing fighter squadrons are capable of flying more than 100 sorties a day while conducting surge operations, honing air-to-air tactics and advanced combat maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior......
Photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 10.19.2021
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quincy Clingman, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, reads technical orders prior to launching an aircraft during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Technical orders are step-by-step instructions and references that guide maintenance personnel through their tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)...
Photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 10.19.2021
Airman 1st Class Connor Perkins, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-15C Eagle onto the apron during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Surge operations are designed to simulate a fast-paced, deployed combat environment to ensure aircrew and support personnel are always ready to execute missions in defense of the U.S. and......
Photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth | 18th Wing | 10.19.2021
Airman 1st Class Devin Brewer, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, pulls the fuel hose for hot pit refueling during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Hot pit refueling reduces the ground time between sorties by refueling active aircraft, enabling maximum training in a shorter time frame. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)...
