SrA Kyle Bienia Takes Oil Samples

While deployed to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska in support of a training exercise, SrA Kyle Bienia takes oil samples from the F-15 Eagle for the Joint Oil Analysis Program (JOAP). This program identifies wear metals present in the sample and their probable sources. This information is used to proactively evaluate the aircraft's condition.(U.S.A.F. photograph by Technical Sergeant, Anthony M. Mutti)

Alaska 2011

TSgt. Ryan Green, MSgt. Robert Olelksak, and SrA Colleen Fegan-nunez deployed with 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard to Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska to support a joint training mission. (U.S.A.F. photograph by Technical Sergeant, Anthony M. Mutti)

The F-15s are ready for take-off

Crew chiefs from the 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard await the launch of their aircraft. While deployed to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska they are supporting a joint training exercise. (U.S.A.F. photograph by Technical Sergeant, Anthony M. Mutti)

Have a safe flight

TSgt. Cliff Daley, 104th Fighter Wing crew chief, salutes the pilot of an F-15 as it departs Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska for a training mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by: Technical Sergeant, Anthony M. Mutti)

Combat Archer Scheduling

Major Shane Nagatani of the 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard works in the Tyndall AFB tower as the Supervisor of Flying during the Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP), known as Combat Archer, on April 20, 2011. This training is important for the ground crews to test their maintenance systems and processes while loading live munitions on the F-15 eagle, as well as critical live war fighting training for the F-15 pilots to employ air-to-air missiles against real world targets. (U.S.A.F. photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Robert J. Sabonis)

JHMCS helmet

Col. James Keefe, Vice Commander of the 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard prepares for takeoff in the unit’s F-15 aircraft to participate in the Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP), known as Combat Archer, on April 20, 2011. This training is important for the ground crews to test their maintenance systems and processes while loading live munitions on the F-15 eagle, as well as critical live war fighting training for the F-15 pilots to employ air-to-air missiles against real world targets. He is wearing the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) helmet. (U.S.A.F. photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Robert J. Sabonis)