U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Danis, right, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron support section chief, guides Senior Airman Matthew Cline, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons loadcrew member, as he loads cargo onto a forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Misawa AB received F-35 Lightning II equipment in preparation for their arrival, enhancing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to support forward-postured airpower and credible deterrence alongside allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

35th FW receives F-35 equipment

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Danis, right, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron support section chief, guides Senior Airman Matthew Cline, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons loadcrew member, as he loads cargo onto a forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Misawa AB received F-35 Lightning II equipment in preparation for their arrival, enhancing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to support forward-postured airpower and credible deterrence alongside allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Cline, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons loadcrew member, picks up cargo with a forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Misawa AB received F-35 Lightning II equipment in preparation for their arrival, supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

35th FW receives F-35 equipment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Cline, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons loadcrew member, picks up cargo with a forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Misawa AB received F-35 Lightning II equipment in preparation for their arrival, supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Danis, right, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron support section chief, guides Senior Airman Matthew Cline, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons loadcrew member, as he loads cargo onto a forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Misawa AB received F-35 Lightning II equipment in preparation for their arrival, enhancing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to support forward-postured airpower and credible deterrence alongside allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

    35th FW receives F-35 equipment

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Danis, right, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron support section chief, guides Senior Airman Matthew Cline, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons loadcrew member, as he loads cargo onto a forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Misawa AB received F-35 Lightning II equipment in preparation for their arrival, enhancing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to support forward-postured airpower and credible deterrence alongside allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Cline, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons loadcrew member, picks up cargo with a forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Misawa AB received F-35 Lightning II equipment in preparation for their arrival, supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

    35th FW receives F-35 equipment

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Cline, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons loadcrew member, picks up cargo with a forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Misawa AB received F-35 Lightning II equipment in preparation for their arrival, supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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35th FW receives F-35 equipment

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --  

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 13th Fighter Generation Squadron receive and unload cargo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Misawa AB received F-35 Lightning II equipment in preparation for their arrival, supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Danis, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron support section chief, checks cargo paperwork at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Misawa AB received F-35 Lightning II equipment in preparation for their arrival, supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of projecting airpower and strengthening deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

35th FW receives F-35 equipment

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Danis, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron support section chief, checks cargo paperwork at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Misawa AB received F-35 Lightning II equipment in preparation for their arrival, supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of projecting airpower and strengthening deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Danis, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron support section chief, checks cargo paperwork at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Misawa AB received F-35 Lightning II equipment in preparation for their arrival, supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of projecting airpower and strengthening deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

35th FW receives F-35 equipment

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Danis, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron support section chief, checks cargo paperwork at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Misawa AB received F-35 Lightning II equipment in preparation for their arrival, supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of projecting airpower and strengthening deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ardo Dia, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron support supervisor, guides Senior Airman Matthew Cline, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons loadcrew member, as he delivers cargo on a forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Misawa AB received F-35 Lightning II equipment in preparation for their arrival, strengthening the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to generate and employ advanced airpower capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

35th FW receives F-35 equipment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ardo Dia, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron support supervisor, guides Senior Airman Matthew Cline, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons loadcrew member, as he delivers cargo on a forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Misawa AB received F-35 Lightning II equipment in preparation for their arrival, strengthening the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to generate and employ advanced airpower capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

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