U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rigo Bucio, 35th Munitions Squadron armament maintenance supervisor, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon’s M6A1 Vulcan rotary cannon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026.

35th Munitions Squadron armament flight keeps aircraft mission ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rigo Bucio, 35th Munitions Squadron armament maintenance supervisor, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon’s M6A1 Vulcan rotary cannon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026. The armament flight’s work directly supports sortie generation by maintaining weapons systems, reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to sustain combat operations in dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quantavious Wall, 35th Munitions Squadron armament floor supervisor, examines an F-16 Fighting Falcon’s M6A1 Vulcan rotary cannon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026.

35th Munitions Squadron armament flight keeps aircraft mission ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quantavious Wall, 35th Munitions Squadron armament floor supervisor, examines an F-16 Fighting Falcon’s M6A1 Vulcan rotary cannon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026. The armament flight’s efforts strengthen the wing’s ability to deliver combat-credible airpower, supporting a ready force capable of responding quickly to emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rigo Bucio, 35th Munitions Squadron armament maintenance supervisor, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon’s M6A1 Vulcan rotary cannon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026.

    35th Munitions Squadron armament flight keeps aircraft mission ready

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rigo Bucio, 35th Munitions Squadron armament maintenance supervisor, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon’s M6A1 Vulcan rotary cannon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026. The armament flight’s work directly supports sortie generation by maintaining weapons systems, reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to sustain combat operations in dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quantavious Wall, 35th Munitions Squadron armament floor supervisor, examines an F-16 Fighting Falcon’s M6A1 Vulcan rotary cannon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026.

    35th Munitions Squadron armament flight keeps aircraft mission ready

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quantavious Wall, 35th Munitions Squadron armament floor supervisor, examines an F-16 Fighting Falcon’s M6A1 Vulcan rotary cannon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026. The armament flight’s efforts strengthen the wing’s ability to deliver combat-credible airpower, supporting a ready force capable of responding quickly to emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Munitions Squadron armament flight keeps aircraft mission ready

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The 35th Munitions Squadron armament flight’s work directly supports sortie generation by maintaining weapons systems, reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to sustain combat operations in dynamic environments.

U.S. Air Force Airman Xander Bradley, 35th Munitions Squadron armament floor technician, works on F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft components at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026.

35th Munitions Squadron armament flight keeps aircraft mission ready

U.S. Air Force Airman Xander Bradley, 35th Munitions Squadron armament floor technician, works on F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft components at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026. The armament flight’s work directly supports sortie generation by maintaining weapons systems, reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to sustain combat operations in dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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U.S. Air Force Airman Xander Bradley, 35th Munitions Squadron armament floor technician, works on F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft components at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026.

35th Munitions Squadron armament flight keeps aircraft mission ready

U.S. Air Force Airman Xander Bradley, 35th Munitions Squadron armament floor technician, works on F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft components at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026. The armament flight’s work directly supports sortie generation by maintaining weapons systems, reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to sustain combat operations in dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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Tools lay next to aircraft components at the 35th Munitions Squadron armament flight building at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026

35th Munitions Squadron armament flight keeps aircraft mission ready

Tools lay next to aircraft components at the 35th Munitions Squadron armament flight building at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026. The armament flight’s work directly supports sortie generation by maintaining weapons systems, reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to sustain combat operations in dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anferne Phachansiri, right, and Staff Sgt. Gerald Messer, 35th Maintenance Group quality assurance inspectors, examine an F-16 Fighting Falcon wing weapons pylon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026.

35th Munitions Squadron armament flight keeps aircraft mission ready

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anferne Phachansiri, right, and Staff Sgt. Gerald Messer, 35th Maintenance Group quality assurance inspectors, examine an F-16 Fighting Falcon wing weapons pylon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026. The armament flight plays a key role in sustaining operational readiness, enabling the wing to project airpower and support a resilient and agile force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Earryl Robertson, 35th Munitions Squadron armament floor technician, machines a component at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026.

35th Munitions Squadron armament flight keeps aircraft mission ready

U.S. Air Force Airman Earryl Robertson, 35th Munitions Squadron armament floor technician, machines a component at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026. The armament flight plays a key role in sustaining operational readiness, enabling the wing to project airpower and support a resilient and agile force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Xander Bradley, 35th Munitions Squadron armament floor technician, works on an F-16 Fighting Falcon wing weapons pylon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026.

35th Munitions Squadron armament flight keeps aircraft mission ready

U.S. Air Force Airman Xander Bradley, 35th Munitions Squadron armament floor technician, works on an F-16 Fighting Falcon wing weapons pylon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31, 2026. The armament flight plays a key role in sustaining operational readiness, enabling the wing to project airpower and support a resilient and agile force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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