Lightning in the skies: F-35As soar over Misawa

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  • By Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench
  • 35th Fighter Wing

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron conducts a final approach before landing.

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron conducts a final approach before landing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2026. The permanent stationing of the F-35A at Misawa reflects over $10 billion in capability investments to modernize the 35th Fighter Wing, bolstering regional deterrence and demonstrating an U.S. commitment to the defense of Japan and the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron conducts a final approach before landing.

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron conducts a final approach before landing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2026. The permanent stationing of the F-35A at Misawa reflects over $10 billion in capability investments to modernize the 35th Fighter Wing, bolstering regional deterrence and demonstrating an U.S. commitment to the defense of Japan and the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron taxis off of the runway.

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron taxis off of the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2026. This fifth-generation airpower demonstrates the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to generate lethal combat airpower and reinforces deterrence within the Indo-Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron lands.

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2026. The F-35A strengthens the 35th Fighter Wing’s combat credibility by delivering fifth-generation lethality, survivability and situational awareness that underpin deterrence and operational dominance across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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The permanent stationing of the F-35A at Misawa reflects over $10 billion in capability investments to modernize the 35th Fighter Wing, bolstering regional deterrence and demonstrating an U.S. commitment to the defense of Japan and the Indo-Pacific.