U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase Sherer, and Senior Airman Edmundo Vasquez, 35th Maintenance Squadron egress journeymen, prepare to replace an emergency canopy release line on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2025. Egress specialists ensure ejection systems remain functional, directly supporting aircraft readiness and reducing the risk of mission failure due to equipment malfunctions.

Misawa Air Base

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