1 00:00:00,303 --> 00:00:01,136 (loud knocking sound) 2 00:00:01,136 --> 00:00:01,969 - [Lt Gen Schneider] Despite the challenges 3 00:00:01,969 --> 00:00:03,034 of the coronavirus 4 00:00:03,034 --> 00:00:05,077 the men and women in 5th Air Forces 5 00:00:05,077 --> 00:00:06,696 continue to uphold the highest levels 6 00:00:06,696 --> 00:00:08,140 of training and readiness 7 00:00:08,140 --> 00:00:10,698 in support of all of our commitments. 8 00:00:10,698 --> 00:00:11,990 - [Col Struve] We are fully-operational. 9 00:00:11,990 --> 00:00:13,569 We continue to train daily 10 00:00:13,569 --> 00:00:15,433 alongside our (speaks Japanese) type partners. 11 00:00:15,433 --> 00:00:17,339 Honing our skills, increasing our readiness, 12 00:00:17,339 --> 00:00:19,615 and we are prepared to take on any threat. 13 00:00:19,615 --> 00:00:22,212 - Today Colonel Struve, myself and other members 14 00:00:22,212 --> 00:00:24,242 of the 35th Fighter wing team 15 00:00:24,242 --> 00:00:25,538 are stepping out to participate 16 00:00:25,538 --> 00:00:27,632 in some high-end air-to-air training. 17 00:00:27,632 --> 00:00:29,821 We do this to further refine our tactics, 18 00:00:29,821 --> 00:00:32,010 techniques, and procedures, in order to fight 19 00:00:32,010 --> 00:00:33,712 and win if called upon. 20 00:00:33,712 --> 00:00:35,413 - We are determined to preserve peace. 21 00:00:35,413 --> 00:00:37,767 However, if called upon, we are ready to fight 22 00:00:37,767 --> 00:00:39,017 and win at any time. 23 00:00:39,017 --> 00:00:40,063 (plane engine roaring) 24 00:00:40,063 --> 00:00:40,896 (loud knocking sound) 25 00:00:40,896 --> 00:00:43,243 - [Lt Gen Schneider]I thank you for all that you do. 26 00:00:44,120 --> 00:00:47,287 (loud knocking sound)