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Supporting the Surge: 35th FW Enhances Dormitories for REFORPAC 2025

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing assembles a portable air conditioning unit frame to be installed in a contingency dormitory for Exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2025. These enhancements allow the installation to flex and scale in support of joint, coalition and contingency operations during REFORPAC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Isaac Loring, lead Project Arc engineer assigned to the Innovation Lab, displays a 3D-printed unmanned aerial vehicle training aid at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2025. Through fast, cost-effective production, the Innovation Lab will enable realistic joint-force training in Operation Sentinel Samurai, a department level explosive ordnance disposal exercise, contributing to the 35th Fighter Wing’s operational edge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Isaac Loring, lead Project Arc engineer assigned to the Innovation Lab, demonstrates the capabilities of a 3D-printed grenade training aid at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2025. Innovation Lab Airmen are developing field-ready assets for Operation Sentinel Samurai, a department level explosive ordnance disposal training exercise, sharpening the 35th Fighter Wing’s preparedness in high-threat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Isaac Loring, lead Project Arc engineer assigned to the Innovation Lab, checks on the progress of 3D-printed training aids at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2025. Through rapid prototyping, the Innovation Lab is building custom devices to boost joint-force realism and sharpen the 35th Fighter Wing’s tactical edge during Operation Sentinel Samurai, a department level explosive ordnance disposal training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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Two cases of 3D-printed training aid grenades sit open for counting at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2025. The custom-built training aids created by the Innovation Lab will enable explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams to rehearse high-threat scenario responses during Operation Sentinel Samurai, a department level EOD exercise, in support of the 35th Fighter Wing’s Indo-Pacific defense mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Schaeffer, 35th Cargo Deployment Function innovation noncommissioned officer in charge, showcases the design of a 3D-printed unmanned aerial vehicle training aid at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 30, 2025. By turning innovative ideas into tactical assets, the Innovation Lab is shaping high-impact training for Operation Sentinel Samurai, a department level explosive ordnance disposal training exercise, reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s forward posture in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Johnson, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, loosens a bolt to remove a used F-16 brake pad at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. He was selected as Wild Weasel of the Week for leading maintenance efforts that earned a zero-discrepancy quality assurance inspection during exercise BALIKATAN 2025, supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission to maintain agile and reliable combat airpower beyond its home base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Johnson, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, explains the steps to changing an F-16 brake pad to U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. He was selected as Wild Weasel of the Week for identifying and correcting four major aircraft discrepancies during exercise BALIKATAN 2025, preventing a potential in-flight emergency and sustaining the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to project combat airpower across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, right, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, and Senior Airman Derek Johnson, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, unfastens a wheel from an F-16 during a brake pad change at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. Crew chiefs’ expertise in aircraft maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and communication with maintenance and operations teams ensures the 35th Fighter Wing remains ready to respond swiftly to global contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, left, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, briefs Airmen on the schedule for the Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. Through this weekly tradition, the 35th Fighter Wing command team stays connected to the frontline efforts that enable air superiority across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, right, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Johnson, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, removes a bolt from a used brake pad at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. Crew chiefs perform detailed inspections, troubleshoot complex systems, replace critical components, and manage maintenance documentation to keep 35th Fighter Wing F-16s mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Johnson, right, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, inserts a new F-16 brake pad with the help of U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, during a Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. Through this weekly tradition, the 35th Fighter Wing command team stays connected to the frontline efforts that enable air superiority across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, left, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, and Senior Airman Derek Johnson, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, inspect the wheel of an F-16 during a brake pad change at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. From brake pad changes to flightline inspections, crew chiefs enable the 35th Fighter Wing to generate combat airpower and remain forward-ready in support of Indo-Pacific stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Leah Stafford, left, 35th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) weather forecaster, works with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Tait, left, 35th OSS weather operations and planning noncommissioned officer in charge, to analyze radar and satellite imagery data at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2025. By issuing terminal aerodrome forecasts, lightning watches, and flight-level hazard reports, weather forecasters ensure safe and efficient flight operations essential to projecting airpower and maintaining the 35th Fighter Wing’s combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Tait, left, 35th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) weather operations and planning noncommissioned officer in charge, assists U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Leah Stafford, 35th OSS weather forecaster, with creating the mission execution forecast for the day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2025. Weather forecasters analyze satellite imagery, radar data, and upper-air soundings to provide real-time updates that protect pilots and aircraft, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to generate sorties and sustain combat operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Tait, 35th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) weather operations and planning noncommissioned officer in charge, delegates mission duties for the day to weather forecasters at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2025. Meteorologists synchronize with airfield management and flying squadrons to deliver aviation weather intelligence, a key factor in sustaining the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to launch and recover aircraft under any atmospheric conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, passes the group guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Jeromy Guinther, incoming 35th Operations Group (OG) commander, during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2025. The 35th OG commander oversees flight operations, training, airfield management and operational support, ensuring combat-ready aircrews and mission execution across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Jeromy Guinther, incoming 35th Operations Group (OG) commander, delivers introductory remarks during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2025. The 35th OG is responsible for maintaining aircrew proficiency, overseeing operational support, and managing airfield activities to support continuous 35th Fighter Wing mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, passes the group guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. John Conner, incoming 35th Mission Support Group (MSG) commander, as part of a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. The 35th MSG oversees comprehensive support functions, ensuring seamless contingency response and sustained operational capability for the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. John Conner, incoming 35th Mission Support Group (MSG) group commander, salutes to the MSG flight during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. The 35th MSG directs six squadrons that provide logistics, communications, security, and contracting services essential for 35th Fighter Wing operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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