36th FGS APG enables the mission during Ninja Mustang

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Francisco Ramirez, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, and Senior Airman Jacob Smith, 13th FGS assistant dedicated crew chief, retrieve a liquid oxygen cart for servicing during the Ninja Mustang training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2024. The airframe, powerplant and general Airmen that participated in this event maintained the F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 51st FW with help from the 13th FS, who housed the aircraft during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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36th FGS APG enables the mission during Ninja Mustang

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sergio Sanchez, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron electrical and environmental technician, reads instructions from technical orders during the Ninja Mustang training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2024. Ninja Mustang allows the 51st FW to develop the lethality and readiness of its Airmen in the event of strategic relocation to deter potential threats. The event involved participation from the 51st Fighter Wing and the 13th Fighter Squadron, to test the operational capabilities of the 51st FW after relocating to other bases within the pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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36th FGS APG enables the mission during Ninja Mustang

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Miller, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, reviews technical orders during the Ninja Mustang training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2024. Ninja Mustang is a training event where members of the 51st FW integrate with other units throughout the pacific theater, developing Airmen’s agile combat employment abilities. The 36th FGS were able to effectively inspect, service and repair the two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 51st Fighter wing, while having limited access to resources and manpower throughout this event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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36th FGS APG enables the mission during Ninja Mustang

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Miller, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, completes an inspection checklist during the Ninja Mustang training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2024. Ninja Mustang provided a training opportunity that illustrated the 51st Fighter wing’s ability to relocate within simulated threat timelines and still generate combat power throughout the pacific. The 36th FGS displayed their lethality by sending limited manpower and resources and ensuring that two F-16 Fighting Falcons were properly maintained and fully mission capable for three days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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36th FGS APG enables the mission during Ninja Mustang

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Miller, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, inspects the air intake of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the Ninja Mustang training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2024. Ninja Mustang displayed the agile combat employment abilities of the 51st Fighter wing as well as the ability to combine fighter squadrons and generate air power. The 36th FGS displayed their lethality by sending limited manpower and resources and ensuring that two F-16 Fighting Falcons were properly maintained and fully mission capable for three days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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36th FGS APG enables the mission during Ninja Mustang

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Miller, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, conducts a basic post flight inspection during the Ninja Mustang training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2024. Ninja Mustang is a training event where members of the 51st FW integrate with other units throughout the pacific theater to develop the lethality and coordination of U.S. Air Force squadrons in the region. The 25th FS organized Ninja Mustang to develop Airmen capable of implementing agile combat employment, which includes operational maneuvers to increase survivability while generating combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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36th FGS APG enables the mission during Ninja Mustang

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Miller, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, removes a fuel pump from an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the Ninja Mustang training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2024. Ninja Mustang trained members of the 51st FW to integrate with other units throughout the pacific theater and sharpen their agile combat employment abilities. The 51st FW’s implementation of ACE ensures versatile operations, and rapid deployment by maintaining the readiness to swiftly respond to evolving threats at a moments notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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36th FGS APG enables the mission during Ninja Mustang

Published March 20, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 51st Fighter Wing and the 13th Fighter Squadron participate in Ninja Mustang, a training event within the Pacific Air Forces hosted by Misawa Air Base, Japan, 5-7 March, 2024. Airmen participating in Ninja Mustang had the opportunity to develop the lethality of the 51st FW by executing operational capabilities in an unfamiliar environment with limited resources and manpower (U.S. Air Force Photos by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)