35th FW Supports BTF 25-2

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  • By Airman 1st Class Andre Medina
  • 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Airman fuses a bomb tail

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph McLemore, 35th Maintenance Squadron conventional crew chief, fuses a GBU-54 bomb tail before assembling in support of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. BTF deployments demonstrate the U.S.’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, providing opportunities to train with allies and partners and enhance collective defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Airman reviews the TO

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Xavier Ramirez, 35th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, reviews technical order instructions to assemble a GBU-54 bomb in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. These deployments contribute to integrated deterrence by showcasing conventional and nuclear capabilities, signaling U.S. strength and resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Airman checks alignment

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dominic Davis, 35th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, checks a sensor alignment pin on a GBU-54 bomb in support of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. BTF deployments demonstrate the U.S.’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, providing opportunities to train with allies and partners and enhance collective defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Airman check an alignment pin

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Giles, 35th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, checks a sensor alignment pin on a GBU-54 bomb in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. The presence of strategic bombers deters potential adversaries, reassures partners and enhances U.S. readiness and rapid global power projection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Airman fuses a bomb

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph McLemore, 35th Maintenance Squadron conventional crew chief, fuses a GBU-54 bomb tail before assembling in support of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. BTF enhances joint and multilateral readiness to respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Airman assemble a bomb

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lordan Rosete, left, 35th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) conventional maintenance technician, and Senior Airman Cody Giles, 35th MXS conventional maintenance crew chief, assemble a GBU-54 bomb in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. These deployments contribute to integrated deterrence by showcasing conventional and nuclear capabilities, signaling U.S. strength and resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Airmen assemble a bomb

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lordan Rosete, left, 35th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) conventional maintenance technician, and Senior Airman Cody Giles, 35th MXS conventional maintenance crew chief, assemble a GBU-54 bomb in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. The presence of strategic bombers deters potential adversaries, reassures partners, and enhances U.S. readiness and rapid global power projection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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tool drawer in display

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A tool drawer is displayed during the assembly of a GBU-54 bomb in support of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. BTF missions demonstrate achieved interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, showcasing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to deter, deny and dominate adversary or competitor influence and aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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