Eyes on Misawa: PACAF deputy commander visits 35th FW

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, center, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, praises Airmen of the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) after coining them during a tour.

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, center, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, praises Airmen of the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) after coining them during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2025. Operations across the base highlighted the 35th FW’s daily commitment to readiness and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, center, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, praises Airmen of the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) after coining them during a tour.

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, center, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, praises Airmen of the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) after coining them during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2025. Operations across the base highlighted the 35th FW’s daily commitment to readiness and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, left, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, coins Airman 1st Class Alexander Holliday, 35th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, during a tour.

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, left, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, coins Airman 1st Class Alexander Holliday, 35th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2025. During her visit, the 35th Fighter Wing demonstrated its capabilities, underscoring its mission of projecting combat airpower and reinforcing the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, center, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, walks towards a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon during a tour.

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, center, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, walks towards a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2025. Throughout the tour, the 35th Fighter Wing emphasized its mission of projecting airpower and ensuring readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, left, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, listens to a brief on high school operations from Kaleiana Alonza, Edgren High School senior class secretary, during a tour.

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, left, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, listens to a brief on high school operations from Kaleiana Alonza, Edgren High School senior class secretary, during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2025. During the visit, the 35th Fighter Wing showcased how its commitment to family and education strengthens its ability to operate effectively under any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, left, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, and Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, walk together during a tour.

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, left, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, and Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, walk together during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2025. The visit showcased the 35th FW’s daily mission of projecting combat airpower and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, right, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, listens to a brief on 35th Medical Group (MDG) operations given by Senior Airman Alyssa Villegas, 35th MDG dental laboratory assistant, during a tour.

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, right, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, listens to a brief on 35th Medical Group (MDG) operations given by Senior Airman Alyssa Villegas, 35th MDG dental laboratory assistant, during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2025. From the flightline to command discussions, the 35th FW displayed how it sustains combat readiness and alliance strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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