U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dustin Grantom, right, 13th Fighter Squadron support section chief, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ardo Dia, 13th Fighter Squadron support supervisor, coordinate cargo movement with a forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The delivery of F-35A Lightning II support equipment marks a key milestone in the 35th Fighter Wing’s transition to fifth-generation aircraft to enhance security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

35th Fighter Wing Receives Cargo Supporting F-35 Preparations

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dustin Grantom, right, 13th Fighter Squadron support section chief, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ardo Dia, 13th Fighter Squadron support supervisor, coordinate cargo movement with a forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The delivery of F-35A Lightning II support equipment marks a key milestone in the 35th Fighter Wing’s transition to fifth-generation aircraft to enhance security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)
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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) move F-35A Lightning II support equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The 35th FW F-35 modernization plan, implemented over the next several years, reflects over $10 billion in capability investments to enhance the U.S.-Japan Alliance and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

35th Fighter Wing Receives Cargo Supporting F-35 Preparations

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) move F-35A Lightning II support equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The 35th FW F-35 modernization plan, implemented over the next several years, reflects over $10 billion in capability investments to enhance the U.S.-Japan Alliance and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)
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  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dustin Grantom, right, 13th Fighter Squadron support section chief, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ardo Dia, 13th Fighter Squadron support supervisor, coordinate cargo movement with a forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The delivery of F-35A Lightning II support equipment marks a key milestone in the 35th Fighter Wing’s transition to fifth-generation aircraft to enhance security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

    35th Fighter Wing Receives Cargo Supporting F-35 Preparations

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dustin Grantom, right, 13th Fighter Squadron support section chief, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ardo Dia, 13th Fighter Squadron support supervisor, coordinate cargo movement with a forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The delivery of F-35A Lightning II support equipment marks a key milestone in the 35th Fighter Wing’s transition to fifth-generation aircraft to enhance security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)
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  • U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) move F-35A Lightning II support equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The 35th FW F-35 modernization plan, implemented over the next several years, reflects over $10 billion in capability investments to enhance the U.S.-Japan Alliance and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

    35th Fighter Wing Receives Cargo Supporting F-35 Preparations

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) move F-35A Lightning II support equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The 35th FW F-35 modernization plan, implemented over the next several years, reflects over $10 billion in capability investments to enhance the U.S.-Japan Alliance and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)
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35th Fighter Wing Receives Cargo Supporting F-35 Preparations

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U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) move cargo crates at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The delivery of F-35A Lightning II support equipment marks a key milestone in the 35th FW’s transition to fifth-generation aircraft to enhance security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) move F-35A Lightning II support equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The 35th FW F-35 modernization plan, implemented over the next several years, reflects over $10 billion in capability investments to enhance the U.S.-Japan Alliance and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

35th Fighter Wing Receives Cargo Supporting F-35 Preparations

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) move F-35A Lightning II support equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The 35th FW F-35 modernization plan, implemented over the next several years, reflects over $10 billion in capability investments to enhance the U.S.-Japan Alliance and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)
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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) move F-35A Lightning II support equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The 35th FW F-35 modernization plan, implemented over the next several years, reflects over $10 billion in capability investments to enhance the U.S.-Japan Alliance and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

35th Fighter Wing Receives Cargo Supporting F-35 Preparations

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) move F-35A Lightning II support equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The 35th FW F-35 modernization plan, implemented over the next several years, reflects over $10 billion in capability investments to enhance the U.S.-Japan Alliance and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zyire Quarles, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons specialist, guides U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ardo Dia, 13th Fighter Squadron support supervisor, while loading a cargo crate at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The delivery of F-35A Lightning II support equipment marks a key milestone in the 35th Fighter Wing’s transition to fifth-generation aircraft to enhance security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

35th Fighter Wing Receives Cargo Supporting F-35 Preparations

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zyire Quarles, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons specialist, guides U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ardo Dia, 13th Fighter Squadron support supervisor, while loading a cargo crate at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The delivery of F-35A Lightning II support equipment marks a key milestone in the 35th Fighter Wing’s transition to fifth-generation aircraft to enhance security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ardo Dia, 13th Fighter Squadron support supervisor, operates a cargo forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The 35th FW modernization plan, implemented over the next several years, reflects over $10 billion in capability investments to enhance the U.S.-Japan Alliance and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

35th Fighter Wing Receives Cargo Supporting F-35 Preparations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ardo Dia, 13th Fighter Squadron support supervisor, operates a cargo forklift at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The 35th FW modernization plan, implemented over the next several years, reflects over $10 billion in capability investments to enhance the U.S.-Japan Alliance and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) coordinate cargo transport at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The received cargo will sustain future F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft operations to enhance the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to employ fifth-generation airpower capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

35th Fighter Wing Receives Cargo Supporting F-35 Preparations

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) coordinate cargo transport at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025. The received cargo will sustain future F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft operations to enhance the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to employ fifth-generation airpower capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

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