Ammo Airmen train with U.S. Navy and Japanese military, enhance bilateral mission knowledge

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Munitions Squadron, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Naval Air Facility Misawa pose for a photo.

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Munitions Squadron, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Naval Air Facility Misawa pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. The event connected Airmen, Sailors and JASDF personnel to enhance understanding of joint mission sets supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission to generate combat-ready forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Munitions Squadron, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Naval Air Facility Misawa pose for a photo.

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Munitions Squadron, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Naval Air Facility Misawa pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. The event connected Airmen, Sailors and JASDF personnel to enhance understanding of joint mission sets supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission to generate combat-ready forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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Common munitions warning signs are displayed in front of a storage igloo during an immersion tour.

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Common munitions warning signs are displayed in front of a storage igloo during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. By sharing knowledge of munitions operations and capabilities, the tour helped improve cross-service understanding and reinforced allied coordination essential to maintaining combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Waldo, 35th Munitions Squadron precision guided munitions production superintendent, briefs Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen (JASDF) on munitions storage igloos during an immersion tour.

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Waldo, 35th Munitions Squadron precision guided munitions production superintendent, briefs Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen (JASDF) on munitions storage igloos during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. The munitions immersion tour aimed to enhance interoperability among U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and JASDF personnel, strengthening the partnerships that support regional security and mission readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman 1st Class Mizuki Yamada, 3rd Air Wing security guard and transportation squadron, inspects a storage container during an immersion tour.

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman 1st Class Mizuki Yamada, 3rd Air Wing security guard and transportation squadron, inspects a storage container during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. The tour provided U.S. and Japanese personnel an opportunity to build operational awareness and improve cross-service understanding of munitions operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing learn about the U.S. Air Force 35th Munition Squadron’s ammunition loading methods during an immersion tour.

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing learn about the U.S. Air Force 35th Munition Squadron’s ammunition loading methods during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. The tour aimed to improve cross-service understanding and allied coordination, strengthening the collective combat capability needed to deter aggression and maintain regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Munitions Squadron standby to brief Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen during an immersion tour.

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Munitions Squadron standby to brief Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. The event connected Airmen, Sailors and Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel to foster interoperability and enhance understanding of joint mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing learn about the U.S. Air Force 35th Munition Squadron’s ammunition loading methods during an immersion tour.

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Wing learn about the U.S. Air Force 35th Munition Squadron’s ammunition loading methods during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2026. The immersion tour aimed to expand understanding of allied mission sets and improve operational integration among U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel, supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission to deliver combat-ready airpower and maintain regional deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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The munitions immersion tour aimed to enhance interoperability among U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and JASDF personnel, strengthening the partnerships that support regional security and mission readiness in the Indo-Pacific.