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250806-F-VQ736-1074

An American Nebuta festival participant ties a head covering around a Japanese participant during the annual Nebuta Festival at Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. Sharing in the festival’s colorful celebrations builds lasting bonds that enhance the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission readiness and cooperation with host nation forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250806-F-VQ736-1100

A festival participant calls the crowd to join the parade and dance during the annual Nebuta Festival at Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. Sharing in the Nebuta Festival strengthens the bonds that keep the 35th Fighter Wing postured to operate seamlessly with allies across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250806-F-VQ736-1145

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, right, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, dances with festival participants during the annual Nebuta Festival at Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. Participating in the Nebuta Festival alongside the community strengthens base-host nation cohesion, enhancing the 35th FW’s operational readiness and joint response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250802-F-NU460-1084

Haneto dancers and festival participants walk through the streets during the annual Nebuta Festival at Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2025. Taking part in the Nebuta Festival’s lantern-lit parades connects the 35th Fighter Wing with Japan’s rich traditions, strengthening trust between the bilateral partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250802-F-NU460-1152

Festival participants push an illuminated parade float depicting historical, mythological and kabuki characters during the annual Nebuta Festival at Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2025. Sharing in the Nebuta Festival deepens cultural understanding that bolsters the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to operate seamlessly with host nation partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250802-F-NU460-1228

Haneto dancers call the crowd to dance in the parade during the annual Nebuta Festival at Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 2, 2025. Participating in the Nebuta Festival reinforces the 35th Fighter Wing’s commitment to cultural respect, directly supporting mission integration and regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Major Shawn Hansen is the Commander of the 35th Comptroller Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan

Major Shawn Hansen is the Commander of the 35th Comptroller Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan
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From Misawa to Chitose: 35th CES Showcases Bilateral Airfield Recovery

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Kowalski, left, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, sweeps debris alongside a Japan Air Self Defense Force airmen assigned to the 2nd Air Wing during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025, while conducting Rapid Airfield Damage Repair (RADR) training at Chitose Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2025. Their cooperation served as a tangible outcome of REFORPAC’s integrated RADR concept where U.S. and Japanese teams share tools, timelines and taskings to restore operational airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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From Misawa to Chitose: 35th CES Showcases Bilateral Airfield Recovery

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reese Wildes, right, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems specialist, smooths concrete during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 while conducting Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training at Chitose Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2025. The training supported REFORPAC’s vision of distributed airfield recovery by enabling USAF-JASDF engineer teams to maintain forward operations from a spoke location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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From Misawa to Chitose: 35th CES Showcases Bilateral Airfield Recovery

A Japan Air Self Defense Force airmen assigned to the 2nd Air Wing displays concrete smoothing techniques with U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Josiah Smith, left, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 while conducting Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training at Chitose Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2025. The bilateral team demonstrated how U.S. and Japanese forces can jointly execute rapid recovery under shared command and control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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From Misawa to Chitose: 35th CES Showcases Bilateral Airfield Recovery

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Nicholas Srajer, left, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Design officer in charge, shovels debris alongside a Japan Air Self Defense Force airman assigned to the 2nd Air Wing during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 while conducting Rapid Airfield Damage Repair (RADR) training at Chitose Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2025. Their cooperation served as a tangible outcome of REFORPAC’s integrated RADR concept where U.S. and Japanese teams share tools, timelines and taskings to restore operational airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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From Misawa to Chitose: 35th CES Showcases Bilateral Airfield Recovery

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Nicholas Srajer, left, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Design officer in charge, shovels debris alongside a Japan Air Self Defense Force airman assigned to the 2nd Air Wing during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 while conducting Rapid Airfield Damage Repair (RADR) training at Chitose Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2025. Their cooperation served as a tangible outcome of REFORPAC’s integrated RADR concept where U.S. and Japanese teams share tools, timelines and taskings to restore operational airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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From Misawa to Chitose: 35th CES Showcases Bilateral Airfield Recovery

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Kowalski, left, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, and a Japan Air Self Defense Force airman assigned to the 2nd Air Wing, utilize heavy machinery to perform unexploded ordnance clearing procedures during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 while conducting Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training at Chitose Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2025. The scenario supported REFORPAC’s objective of integrated explosive hazard response, strengthening joint engineer readiness for high-threat airfield recovery missions across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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From Misawa to Chitose: 35th CES Showcases Bilateral Airfield Recovery

Debris near a crater created for Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training awaits to be cleared during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Chitose Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2025. The crater was part of an operation designed to enhance bilateral airfield recovery capabilities and ensure engineers from both nations can respond to runway damage during a regional contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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35th MXS Nondestructive Inspection Airmen ensure safety and mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Estella Gilbert, 35th Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) supervisor, inspects a mechanical component under black light at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. NDI technicians use advanced techniques such as ultrasonic testing, X-ray and dye penetrant inspection to locate cracks, corrosion and fatigue that aren't visible to the naked eye, allowing maintenance teams to address issues proactively and keep aircraft fully capable for operational taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th MXS Nondestructive Inspection Airmen ensure safety and mission readiness

A mechanical component is inspected under black light at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. Nondestructive Inspection Airmen play a vital role in sustaining aircraft reliability by identifying hidden structural issues that could compromise performance or safety, directly enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to maintain operational readiness, fulfill security obligations with regional partners, and project combat power across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th MXS Nondestructive Inspection Airmen ensure safety and mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Estella Gilbert, 35th Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection supervisor, washes a mechanical component before inspection at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. Timely inspections reduce the risk of in-flight malfunctions and unscheduled maintenance, ensuring that aircraft can launch on short notice and support operations, crisis response, or deterrence missions throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th MXS Nondestructive Inspection Airmen ensure safety and mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Estella Gilbert, 35th Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) supervisor, inspects a mechanical component at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. By detecting structural fatigue, corrosion and other forms of degradation early, NDI extends the lifespan of essential aircraft components, reducing the need for premature part replacement and enabling the USAF to sustain a persistent forward presence without straining logistics, maintenance cycles or combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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COLONEL MATTHEW T. HOYT

Deputy Commander, at 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan
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Faces of REFORPAC: MSgt Phillip Threlkeld, 35th Fighter Wing ATC Liaison

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Threlkeld, 35th Fighter Wing air traffic control liaison, surveys the flightline using binoculars during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. The REFORPAC exercise tests agile combat employment, logistics resilience and partner integration through degraded communications and real-time force dispersal drills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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