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251113-F-VQ736-1074

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William “Mother” Forkner, Air Education and Training Command chief of combat air forces training branch, reads his speech on honoring Capt. Warren “Reefer” Sneed, former 14th Fighter Squadron assistant weapons officer, during a Veterans Day remembrance ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 13, 2025. Airmen and family members paid tribute to Sneed, who gave his life during a 2000 training mission, as the 35th Fighter Wing reaffirmed its resolve to honor every fallen Airman’s legacy and preserve the mission. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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251113-F-VQ736-1090

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William “Mother” Forkner, right, Air Education and Training Command chief of combat air forces training branch, shakes hands with Col. Matthew Hoyt, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) deputy commander, after a Veterans Day remembrance ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 13, 2025. The ceremony honored Capt. Warren “Reefer” Sneed, former 14th Fighter Squadron assistant weapons officer, who was lost during a training flight, as the 35th FW reflected on his example of courage, teamwork and mission focus. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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251113-F-VQ736-1051

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William “Mother” Forkner, Air Education and Training Command chief of combat air forces training branch, speaks during a Veterans Day remembrance ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 13, 2025. The 35th Fighter Wing honored Capt. Warren “Reefer” Sneed, former 14th Fighter Squadron assistant weapons officer, whose loss during exercise Keen Sword-01 brought together U.S. and Japan forces in a joint search and recovery effort that strengthened the enduring partnership. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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251113-F-VQ736-1035

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William “Mother” Forkner, center in civilian attire, Air Education and Training Command chief of combat air forces training branch, reads his speech on remembering Capt. Warren “Reefer” Sneed, former 14th Fighter Squadron assistant weapons officer, during a Veterans Day remembrance ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, November 13, 2025. The 35th Fighter Wing (FW) honored Sneed’s sacrifice as a lasting reminder of the price of freedom and the duty to carry the 35th FW mission forward. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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251113-F-VQ736-1027

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William “Mother” Forkner, center, Air Education and Training Command chief of combat air forces training branch, reads his speech on remembering Capt. Warren “Reefer” Sneed, once a 14th Fighter Squadron assistant weapons officer, during a Veterans Day remembrance ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 13, 2025. The 35th Fighter Wing (FW) honored Sneed, who was lost during a combat training exercise in 2000, recognizing his lasting influence on the 35th FW’s readiness and warrior ethos. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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251113-F-VQ736-1014

A U.S. and POW/MIA flag fly in the wind during a Veterans Day remembrance ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 13, 2025. During the ceremony, the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) honored Capt. Warren “Reefer” Sneed, former 14th Fighter Squadron assistant weapons officer, who was lost in a midair collision during exercise Keen Sword-01, reflecting the 35th FW’s enduring commitment to service and sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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251113-F-VQ736-1058

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William “Mother” Forkner, Air Education and Training Command chief of combat air forces training branch, bows his head alongside his two daughters for a moment of prayer during a Veterans Day remembrance ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 13, 2025. The 35th Fighter Wing recognized Capt. Warren “Reefer” Sneed, former 14th Fighter Squadron assistant weapons officer, who was lost over the Sea of Japan during Keen Sword-01, reminding all that mission readiness is built on the dedication and sacrifice of those who came before. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles Trader, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, stands in front of an ignited flare during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Combat Survival Training is a triennial qualification that pilots need to maintain flight status, the training ensures they can utilize the gear they fly with to meet survival needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles Trader, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, ignites a flare during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Pilots conduct SERE training to develop and maintain the skills necessary to survive in hostile environments. This ensures readiness and resilience in adverse situations and supports overall mission success and personal safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Isaiah Butcher, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, ignites a flare during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Combat Survival Training is a triennial qualification that pilots need to maintain flight status, the training ensures they can utilize the gear they fly with to meet survival needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Maj. Bradford Waldie, 14th Fighter Squadron pilot, examines a map and GPS during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Navigation is a key component of Combat Survival Training, as it is what allows pilots to determine their location and path of travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Isaiah Butcher, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, examines a GPS during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Combat Survival Training ensures that pilots can survive in the event they are separated in an unfamiliar environment. This ensures readiness and resilience in adverse situations and supports overall mission success and personal safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

A small fire burns during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Building a fire is one of several essential survival skills that pilots must demonstrate proficiency in to maintain flight status. This ensures readiness and resilience in adverse situations and supports overall mission success and personal safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles Trader, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, places branches on a fire during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Building a fire is one of several essential survival skills that pilots must demonstrate proficiency in to maintain flight status. This ensures readiness and resilience in adverse situations and supports overall mission success and personal safety.1 (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jonathan Marshall, 35th Operations Support Squadron pilot, examines a map within a shelter during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Knowing how to use a map is an essential part of Combat Survival Training, as it allows pilots to determine their location and path of travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jonathan Marshall, 35th Operations Support Squadron pilot, procures kindling from a tree during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Combat Survival Training ensures that pilots can survive in the event they are separated in an unfamiliar environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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Misawa SERE Specialists lead Combat Survival Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Capt. Isaiah Butcher, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, examines branches for kindling during a Combat Survival Training exercise led by Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) specialists at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2024. Combat Survival Training is a triennial qualification that pilots need to maintain flight status, the training ensures they can utilize the gear they fly with to meet survival needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, the 5th Air Force command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief, operate a lift during the "Snow Rodeo" at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2020. The Snow Rodeo allows Airmen to participate in a friendly competition in snow clearing operations. With an average snowfall of 150 inches per year over the last several years, civil engineers stay busy with 24-hour operations during the snow season, ensuring the airfield is open regardless of weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Time to drive

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander of, operates a snow plow during the "Snow Rodeo" at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 24, 2020. Misawa is about 40 miles from Aomori, one of the snowiest cities in the world. The highest recorded snowfall was 240 inches in 1984. In order for the mission to go on civil engineers stay busy during the snow season to ensure the airfield is open regardless of weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Climb aboard

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander, enters a snow plow during the "Snow Rodeo" at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2020. The Snow Rodeo allows Airmen to participate in a friendly competition in snow clearing operations. Misawa has a strong lead on keeping the title of the snowiest air force base in the world. This keeps civil engineers busy with 24-hour operations during the snow season, ensuring the airfield is open regardless of weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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