A snow plow removes snow on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026.

Snow removal teams keep Misawa AB flightline mission ready

A snow plow removes snow on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026. Clearing the flightline enables uninterrupted sortie generation, sustaining a forward-operating posture essential to rapid response across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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A snow plow removes snow on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026.

Snow removal teams keep Misawa AB flightline mission ready

A snow plow removes snow on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026. The work reduces weather-related risk to aircraft and personnel, reinforcing reliable mission execution in a demanding operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior AIrman Patrick Boyle)
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  • A snow plow removes snow on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026.

    Snow removal teams keep Misawa AB flightline mission ready

    A snow plow removes snow on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026. Clearing the flightline enables uninterrupted sortie generation, sustaining a forward-operating posture essential to rapid response across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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  • A snow plow removes snow on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026.

    Snow removal teams keep Misawa AB flightline mission ready

    A snow plow removes snow on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026. The work reduces weather-related risk to aircraft and personnel, reinforcing reliable mission execution in a demanding operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior AIrman Patrick Boyle)
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Snow removal teams keep Misawa AB flightline mission ready

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  • By Senior Airman Patrick Boyle
  • 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --  

Snowplows remove snow on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026. The work reduces weather-related risk to aircraft and personnel, reinforcing reliable mission execution in a demanding operational environment. 

A snow plow removes snow on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026.

A snow plow removes snow on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026. Snow removal demonstrates the Misawa’s ability to overcome environmental challenges, supporting long-term stability and operational readiness throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior AIrman Patrick Boyle)
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