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260513-F-VQ736-1102

Common munitions warning signs are displayed in front of a storage igloo during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. By sharing knowledge of munitions operations and capabilities, the tour helped improve cross-service understanding and reinforced allied coordination essential to maintaining combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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260513-F-VQ736-1087

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Waldo, 35th Munitions Squadron precision guided munitions production superintendent, briefs Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen (JASDF) on munitions storage igloos during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. The munitions immersion tour aimed to enhance interoperability among U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and JASDF personnel, strengthening the partnerships that support regional security and mission readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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260513-F-VQ736-1148

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman 1st Class Mizuki Yamada, 3rd Air Wing security guard and transportation squadron, inspects a storage container during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. The tour provided U.S. and Japanese personnel an opportunity to build operational awareness and improve cross-service understanding of munitions operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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260513-F-VQ736-1158

Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing learn about the U.S. Air Force 35th Munition Squadron’s ammunition loading methods during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. The tour aimed to improve cross-service understanding and allied coordination, strengthening the collective combat capability needed to deter aggression and maintain regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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260513-F-VQ736-1201

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Munitions Squadron standby to brief Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. The event connected Airmen, Sailors and Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel to foster interoperability and enhance understanding of joint mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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260513-F-VQ736-1217

Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing learn about the U.S. Air Force 35th Munition Squadron’s ammunition loading methods during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. The immersion tour aimed to expand understanding of allied mission sets and improve operational integration among U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel, supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission to deliver combat-ready airpower and maintain regional deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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260513-F-VQ736-1271

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Munitions Squadron, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Naval Air Facility Misawa pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. The event connected Airmen, Sailors and JASDF personnel to enhance understanding of joint mission sets supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission to generate combat-ready forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) members carefully move munitions during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. This year's iteration of exercise CAPEX focused on coalition interoperability by integrating Royal Australian Air Force and JASDF personnel, demonstrating the abilities of international partners working together to generate combat air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members construct munitions during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. This iteration of CAPEX was the first iteration held at Misawa Air Base since 1993 and the first iteration ever to be conducted alongside two partner nations in support of the Department of the Air Force’s modernization for Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members work side by side to build munitions during Combat Ammunition Production Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. Participating members practiced building bombs in both a home station and an expeditionary environment, showcasing Agile Combat Employment concepts designed to elevate Pacific Air Forces and partners’ adaptability for great power competition throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members work side by side to build munitions during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. CAPEX provided participants with realistic readiness training in an around-the-clock combat air power production scenario, ensuring Pacific Air Forces and its allies remain prepared to defend a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members construct munitions together during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. Exercises like CAPEX allow U.S. Air Force members to exchange mission knowledge and skills with partner nations, building adaptable interoperability in the event of contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force members construct munitions together during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. This year's iteration of exercise CAPEX demonstrated coalition interoperability by integrating Royal Australian Air Force and JASDF personnel, as part of the Department of the Air Force’s modernization for Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force members construct munitions together during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2024. Exercises like CAPEX enable Pacific Air Forces personnel to test various unit readiness capabilities alongside allies and partners, strengthening interoperability and adaptability for Agile Combat Employment strategies across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

A U.S. Air Force 14th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew team carries a live AIM-9 Sidewinder missile back to a munitions trailer after conducting an F-16 Fighting Falcon weapons load during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2024. The CAPEX exercise emphasized mission readiness and interoperability among Pacific Air Forces, Royal Australian Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force munitions specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase Streetman, Staff Sgt. Seon Dodson and Airman 1st Class Victor Lephart, 14th Fighter Generation weapons load team, secure a live AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2024. The exercise involved multiple units across Pacific Air Forces working together with Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense members, building the capabilities of mission ready Airmen responsible for defending a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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Combat Generation Exercise Reinforces Trilateral Partnerships Among U.S., Japanese, Australian Allies

U.S. Air Force 14th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members secure an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto an MJ-1 lift truck during an F-16 Fighting Falcon live weapons load during a Combat Ammunition Production Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2024. The exercise, involving multiple Pacific Air Forces units, the Royal Australian Air Force, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, focused on the three nations’ weapon specialists conducting around-the-clock combat air power to enhance mission readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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161111-F-MZ237-092

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2, flies to Hokkaido Port during bilateral exercise Keen Sword 17, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2016. The fundamental role of U.S. forces in Japan is to deter aggression and maintain peace and security in the region and is an essential component of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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230207-F-EN010-1025

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Wyer, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Inbound Cargo, accepts the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association Award plaque from Yoshiyuki Sugiyama, JAAGA president, during a ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2023. The award recognizes members for their significant and recognizable contributions to the U.S. and Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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230207-F-EN010-1023

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Wyer, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Inbound Cargo, accepts the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association Award certificate from Yoshiyuki Sugiyama, JAAGA president, during a ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2023. The award recognizes members for their significant and recognizable contributions to the U.S. and Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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