MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan. -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Franquez, 35th Maintenance Group (MXG) Fabrication Flight metal technologies craftsman, discusses the fabrication flight’s mission at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2024. The 35th MXG Fabrication Flight drives the mission forward by crafting, repairing and innovating essential parts for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, ensuring mission ready airpower can support U.S. allies and interests throughout the Indo-Pacific.