12/2/2012 - An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Wing takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan Dec. 3, 2012 during an Operational Readiness Exercise. The purpose of the exercise is to test the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to deploy personnel, equipment and support assets to a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)

12/2/2012 - An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Wing takes off the flight line at Misawa Air Base, Japan Dec. 3, 2012 during an Operational Readiness Exercise. The purpose of the 3-day exercise is to demonstrate the wing’s ability to quickly generate war-ready aircraft and help Airmen develop skills needed in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins)