Airman 1st Class Connor Perkins, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, salutes a departing pilot during a super surge exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. Increased flying operations during the super surge exercise provide valuable experience for maintenance personnel, simulating the fast-paced environment they would face in a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)