An F-16 Fighting Falcon's radar warning emits an eerie, distinct pattern as the jet soars over the Northern Pacific Ocean, moving closer and closer toward hostile territory. The warning tone means one thing -- missiles are inbound.
This can end one of two ways: a surface-to-air missile, or SAM, rips through the jet, or the enemy radar SAM site is rendered useless.
This intense training scenario is the new norm for 35th Fighter Wing pilots here as it provides the most effective real-life training they have encountered in more than 50 years here.
A team effort between the U.S. Air Force and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force has brought this robust simulated combat environment to the fight, implementing field training exercises for both U.S. and joint forces and setting the stage for large force employment training.
The 35th FW is home of the Wild Weasel, the only Suppression of Enemy Air Defense, or SEAD, assets in the Pacific Air Forces theater.
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