1st Lt. Daniel Lehoski, 44th Fighter Squadron, clears right before turning on to the taxiway at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th Fighter Squadron and Japanese Air Self-Defense Air Force are conducting joint bi-lateral training. The multi-national mission tests the air defense and counter air capabilities of both countries. Air Defense training is conducted bi-monthly with members of JASDAF and Kadena's 67th and 44th Fighter Squadrons.

U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Freeland

Capt. Mark Wisher of the 510th Fighter Squadron, goes over his pre-flight checks before a training mission in an F-16 during a recent Phase II Exercise here at Aviano Air Base, Italy.

U.S. Air Force photo by:
Staff Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeff Jerome shows off his camouflage skills during an Operational Readiness Inspection at the Alpena Combat Training Center in Michigan.

Jerome is attached to the Civil Engineers of the 110th Fighter Wing and is providing security for the unit while they set up their compound for the inspection.

DoD photo by:
Master Sgt. Dale Atkins, U.S. Air Force

U.S. Army Sgts. Timothy Dulinsky and Garret Finley, 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor, break a lock to look for weapons and contraband in a home near Baqubah, Iraq.

The 2-34th acted on intelligence from Iraqi citizens about insurgent activity in their community.

U.S. Air Force photo by
Staff Sgt. Suzanne M. Day