Snowplow removes snow from the flightline

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A heavy equipment operator assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron uses a snowplow to clear snow from the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2025. Clearing snow and ice ensures the flightline remains operational, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to rapidly generate combat airpower, sustain training operations, and respond to mission requirements in any weather condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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F-16 prepares to taxi

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron prepares to taxi onto the flightline after snow removal at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2025. Clearing snow from the flightline ensures aircraft can launch on time, allowing the 35th Fighter Wing to sustain mission readiness, execute combat operations, and provide deterrence across the Indo-Pacific in all weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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  • Snowplow removes snow from the flightline

    250211-F-NU460-1091

    A heavy equipment operator assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron uses a snowplow to clear snow from the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2025. Clearing snow and ice ensures the flightline remains operational, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to rapidly generate combat airpower, sustain training operations, and respond to mission requirements in any weather condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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  • F-16 prepares to taxi

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    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron prepares to taxi onto the flightline after snow removal at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2025. Clearing snow from the flightline ensures aircraft can launch on time, allowing the 35th Fighter Wing to sustain mission readiness, execute combat operations, and provide deterrence across the Indo-Pacific in all weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Snow Can't Stop the Mission

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  • By Airman 1st Class Andre Medina
  • 35th Fighter Winger Public Affairs
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --  

 By maintaining a clear and functional flightline, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron ensures mission-ready aircraft can launch without delay, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to generate combat airpower, sustain training operations, and rapidly respond to regional threats in any weather condition.

F-16 takes off

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2025. By maintaining a clear and functional flightline, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron ensures mission-ready aircraft can launch without delay, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to generate combat airpower, sustain training operations, and rapidly respond to regional threats in any weather condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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F-16 takes off

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2025. By maintaining a clear and functional flightline, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron ensures mission-ready aircraft can launch without delay, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to generate combat airpower, sustain training operations, and rapidly respond to regional threats in any weather condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron takes off after snowfall at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 11, 2025. Clearing snow from the flightline ensures aircraft can launch on time, allowing the 35th Fighter Wing to sustain mission readiness, execute combat operations, and provide deterrence across the Indo-Pacific in all weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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