January 23, 2010 (by Stars and Stripes) -
A 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot jettisoned a 300-gallon fuel tank into the Pacific Ocean during a training mission Thursday, according to Misawa officials.
The 14-foot-long, 373-pound tank was empty when it was ditched at 14.45h about 80 miles north-east of Misawa, according to reports.
Air Force officials could not comment on the reason for the jettison because the incident is under investigation.
The last time a tank was jettisoned at Misawa was Dec. 18, 2007.
