Ready to respond: 35th SFS performs heavy weapons training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justice Jett, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) response force member, prepares equipment for heavy weapons training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2026. The training reinforces weapons proficiency and combat readiness, preparing 35th SFS Airmen to defend the installation and sustain 35th Fighter Wing operations in support of U.S. and allied mission requirements across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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Ready to respond: 35th SFS performs heavy weapons training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Harrald, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor, gives a safety briefing prior to heavy weapons training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2026. Through recurring weapons training, 35th SFS Airmen maintain the proficiency required to defend the installation against ground threats and protect the personnel, aircraft and infrastructure critical to mission execution. A capable and ready security force helps preserve Misawa’s operational readiness, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to generate combat power and support U.S. Forces Japan and U.S. Pacific Command operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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Ready to respond: 35th SFS performs heavy weapons training

An FN M240B machine gun rests at a firing position during heavy weapons training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2026. Training on multiple weapon systems enhances 35th Security Forces Squadron Airmen’s combat capabilities, preparing them to respond to a wide variety of threats and defend personnel and critical assets that enable 35th Fighter Wing operations in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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Ready to respond: 35th SFS performs heavy weapons training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jameson Gabriel, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor supervisor, handles an M249 squad automatic weapon during heavy weapons training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2026. Through recurring weapons training, 35th SFS Airmen maintain the proficiency required to defend the installation against ground threats and protect the personnel, aircraft and infrastructure critical to mission execution. A capable and ready security force helps preserve Misawa’s operational readiness, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to generate combat power and support U.S. Forces Japan and U.S. Pacific Command operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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Ready to respond: 35th SFS performs heavy weapons training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jameson Gabriel, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor supervisor, fires an M249 squad automatic weapon during heavy weapons training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2026. Training with advanced weapon systems builds the technical proficiency and combat capability 35th SFS Airmen need to provide effective installation defense and preserve the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to generate combat airpower in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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Ready to respond: 35th SFS performs heavy weapons training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Martin, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) response force member, fires an M249 squad automatic weapon during heavy weapons training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2026. Heavy weapons training strengthens Airmen’s weapons proficiency and tactical capabilities, ensuring the 35th SFS remains prepared to defend Misawa Air Base and protect combat airpower supporting U.S. and allied operations across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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Ready to respond: 35th SFS performs heavy weapons training

Published Sept. 2, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther
35th Fighter Wing

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --

Through recurring weapons training, 35th SFS Airmen maintain the proficiency required to defend the installation against ground threats and protect the personnel, aircraft and infrastructure critical to mission execution. A capable and ready security force helps preserve Misawa’s operational readiness, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to generate combat power and support U.S. Forces Japan and U.S. Pacific Command operations.