Misawa firefighters build F-35 emergency response capability, ensure 35th Fighter Wing readiness

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  • By Senior Airman Andre Medina
  • 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Luis Rivera, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, briefs firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron on F-35 Lightning II danger zones at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2026.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Luis Rivera, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, briefs firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron on F-35 Lightning II danger zones at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2026. The training facilitated the 35th Fighter Wing’s safe transition to the F-35 Lightning II by ensuring firefighters can adapt their current emergency response knowledge to new aircraft procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Luis Rivera, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, briefs firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron on F-35 Lightning II danger zones at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2026.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Luis Rivera, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, briefs firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron on F-35 Lightning II danger zones at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2026. The training facilitated the 35th Fighter Wing’s safe transition to the F-35 Lightning II by ensuring firefighters can adapt their current emergency response knowledge to new aircraft procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Muñoz, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, showcases different parts of an F-35 Lightning II to 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2026.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Muñoz, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, showcases different parts of an F-35 Lightning II to 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2026. The training provided firefighters with familiarization on aircraft features and safe approach procedures to enhance emergency response and ensure continued flightline safety during F-35 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Muñoz, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, showcases different parts of an F-35 Lightning II to firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2026.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Muñoz, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, showcases different parts of an F-35 Lightning II to firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2026. The training provided firefighters with familiarization on aircraft features and safe approach procedures to enhance emergency response and ensure continued flightline safety during F-35 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron attend a briefing on F-35 Lightning II hazard zones and emergency response procedures at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2026.

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U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron attend a briefing on F-35 Lightning II hazard zones and emergency response procedures at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2026. The training provided aircraft familiarization to ensure safe response actions during potential incidents, reducing risk to personnel and enabling continued mission operations in support of regional readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Muñoz, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, briefs firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron on F-35 Lightning II hazard zones at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2026.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Muñoz, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, briefs firefighters assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron on F-35 Lightning II hazard zones at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2026. The training facilitated the 35th Fighter Wing’s safe transition to the F-35 Lightning II by ensuring firefighters can adapt their current emergency response knowledge to new aircraft procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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