A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron take off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2026. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

35th FW Airpower Strengthens Indo-Pacific Deterrence

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron take off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2026. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2026. The 35th Fighter Wing’s unwavering commitment to readiness and projecting agile combat power reinforces the U.S.-Japan alliance for maintaining peace through strength in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

35th FW Airpower Strengthens Indo-Pacific Deterrence

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2026. The 35th Fighter Wing’s unwavering commitment to readiness and projecting agile combat power reinforces the U.S.-Japan alliance for maintaining peace through strength in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron take off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2026. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

    35th FW Airpower Strengthens Indo-Pacific Deterrence

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron take off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2026. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2026. The 35th Fighter Wing’s unwavering commitment to readiness and projecting agile combat power reinforces the U.S.-Japan alliance for maintaining peace through strength in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

    35th FW Airpower Strengthens Indo-Pacific Deterrence

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2026. The 35th Fighter Wing’s unwavering commitment to readiness and projecting agile combat power reinforces the U.S.-Japan alliance for maintaining peace through strength in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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35th FW Airpower Strengthens Indo-Pacific Deterrence

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2026. The 35th Fighter Wing’s unwavering commitment to readiness and projecting agile combat power reinforces the U.S.-Japan alliance for maintaining peace through strength in the Indo-Pacific theater.