MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing conduct U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refueling training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members ahead of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Building a shared understanding of maintenance capabilities enhances interoperability, driving mission success and regional stability.