JASDF Maintenance Immersion Tour

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  • By Kohei Sugisawa
  • 35 Fighter Wing Public Affairs
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan. --  

The 35th Maintenance Squadron regularly conducts these tours with JASDF counterparts to foster stronger partnerships and maintain a high level of readiness. These exchanges are vital for enhancing mutual understanding, improving operational efficiency and ensuring seamless collaboration in support of shared defense objectives.

A Japan Air-Self Defense Force member looks inside a U.S. Air Force F 16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

JASDF Maintenance Immersion Tour

A Japan Air-Self Defense Force (JASDF) member looks inside a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. This tour is conducted to share and enhance mutual knowledge by educating JASDF personnel on weapons loading and mission-essential equipment maintenance, thereby improving interoperability, operational efficiency and joint defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
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A Japan Air-Self Defense Force member looks inside a U.S. Air Force F 16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

JASDF Maintenance Immersion Tour

A Japan Air-Self Defense Force (JASDF) member looks inside a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. This tour is conducted to share and enhance mutual knowledge by educating JASDF personnel on weapons loading and mission-essential equipment maintenance, thereby improving interoperability, operational efficiency and joint defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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U S Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Maintenance Squadron and Japan Air Self Defense Force members discuss aircraft components during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

JASDF Maintenance Immersion Tour

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Maintenance Squadron and Japan Air-Self Defense Force (JASDF) members discuss aircraft components during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. The 35th Maintenance Squadron regularly hosts immersions with JASDF personnel to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance and enhance collaborative mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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A Japan Air Self Defense Force member asks Tech Sergeant Ernest Mercado, left, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron inspection dock chief, about maintenance procedures during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

JASDF Maintenance Immersion Tour

A Japan Air-Self Defense Force (JASDF) member asks Tech. Sgt. Ernest Mercado, left, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron inspection dock chief, about maintenance procedures during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. The tour aimed to educate JASDF personnel on weapons loading functions and the maintenance of critical equipment essential for mission readiness. Such training is a cornerstone of the U.S.-Japan alliance, strengthening interoperability between the two nations, fostering mutual trust and reinforcing the shared commitment to regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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U S Air Force Master Sergeant Mark Turner, 35th Maintenance Squadron lead production superintendent, teaches a Japan Air Self Defense Force member about a U S Air Force F 16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

JASDF Maintenance Immersion Tour

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mark Turner, 35th Maintenance Squadron lead production superintendent, teaches a Japan Air-Self Defense Force (JASDF) member about a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. This tour aimed to share and enhance mutual knowledge by training JASDF personnel on aircraft and essential equipment maintenance, boosting interoperability, efficiency and joint defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force members discuss the difference between a U S Air Force F 16 Fighting Falcon and an F 35 A Lightning 2 during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

JASDF Maintenance Immersion Tour

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) members discuss the difference between a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and an F-35A Lightning II during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. The 35th Maintenance Squadron regularly conducts these tours with JASDF counterparts to foster stronger partnerships and maintain a high level of readiness. These exchanges are vital for enhancing mutual understanding, improving operational efficiency and ensuring seamless collaboration in support of shared defense objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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