Range Day 2025: Airpower and Morale Soar at Misawa

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  • By Airman Hannah Bench
  • 35th Fighter Wing

A student from Edgren High School poses for photos wearing gear utilized by U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range.

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A student from Edgren High School poses for photos wearing gear utilized by U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. The day’s activities blended competition and airpower displays, strengthening esprit de corps and reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to defend Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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A student from Edgren High School poses for photos wearing gear utilized by U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range.

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A student from Edgren High School poses for photos wearing gear utilized by U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. The day’s activities blended competition and airpower displays, strengthening esprit de corps and reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to defend Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron drops inert munitions during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range.

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron drops inert munitions during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. The event built esprit de corps while showcasing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to generate decisive airpower in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron flies over the crowd during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range.

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron flies over the crowd during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. The combination of flyovers and interactive events lifted morale while emphasizing the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission to deter aggression and ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey static display is used for viewing and touring during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range.

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A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey static display is used for viewing and touring during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. The event paired entertainment with mission focus, boosting morale and showcasing the 35th Fighter Wing’s vital role in allied defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Students from Sollars Elementary School view tactical gear utilized by the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range.

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Students from Sollars Elementary School view tactical gear utilized by the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. The event featured aerial demonstrations and hands-on displays that boosted morale and highlighted the 35th FW’s combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, gives closing remarks during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, gives closing remarks during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept.12, 2025. The event brought Airmen and families together, boosting pride and demonstrating the 35th FW’s ability to generate combat-ready forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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A participant takes photos of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules doing a flyover during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range.

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A participant takes photos of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules doing a flyover during Range Day 2025 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. The display highlighted the 35th Fighter Wing’s role in joint and allied operations across Japan and the broader Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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