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35th Fighter Wing reinforces U.S.-Japan partnership in Aomori

Aomori Prefecture Gov. Sōichirō Miyashita, left, and U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 35th Fighter Wing commander, right, shakes hands following an introductory office call in Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 19, 2026. The visit reaffirmed an enduring host-nation partnership that strengthens alliance resilience, supports Misawa’s ability to execute its mission and contributes to the broader Department of War objective of preserving peace in the Pacific through credible military strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

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35th Fighter Wing reinforces U.S.-Japan partnership in Aomori

U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 35th Fighter Wing commander, right, meets with Aomori Prefecture Gov. Sōichirō Miyashita, left, during an introductory office call in Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 19, 2026. Continued engagement at the prefectural level strengthens community ties, encourages collaboration and supports the long-term relationship between Misawa Air Base and northern Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

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35th Fighter Wing reinforces U.S.-Japan partnership in Aomori

U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 35th Fighter Wing commander, right, speaks with Aomori Prefecture Gov. Sōichirō Miyashita during an introductory office call in Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 19, 2026. The discussion reinforced the trust and coordination required to align local, military and alliance efforts, supporting a combat-credible posture that strengthens deterrence and contributes to peace through strength in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

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35th Fighter Wing reinforces U.S.-Japan partnership in Aomori

Aomori Prefecture Gov. Sōichirō Miyashita, left, meets with 35th Fighter Wing leaders during an introductory office call in Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 19, 2026. Continued engagement with prefectural leaders strengthens mutual understanding and supports the seamless coordination needed to respond to challenges ranging from severe weather and natural disasters to regional security concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

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35th Fighter Wing reinforces U.S.-Japan partnership in Aomori

Aomori Prefecture Gov. Sōichirō Miyashita, left, and U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 35th Fighter Wing commander, right, exchange business cards during an introductory office call in Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 19, 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity to establish rapport with Aomori prefecture leaders and reinforced the host-nation relationships that support Misawa’s enduring presence and operational effectiveness, strengthening the alliance foundation required to maintain credible deterrence and preserve peace in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Airmen, 35th Security Forces Squadron, demonstrate search techniques to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect training allows U.S. and Japan forces to exercise plans for contingency operations. Lessons learned from each encounter are used to solidify and improve operational effectiveness. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman aims his training weapon down range during a react to contact drill during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Security Forces Squadron conduct a gate runner bomb threat and ground attack table top scenario during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers, from 9th Division, 5th Infantry Regiment, Aomori, as part of Keen Sword 21 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard & Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shannon Hutto, 35th Security Forces Squadron integrated defense section chief, briefs 9th Division, Aomori, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force leadership on bilateral contingency operations during a three-day bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect training allows U.S. and Japan forces to exercise plans for contingency operations. Lessons learned from each encounter are used to solidify and improve operational effectiveness. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Japan Ground Self-Defense soldiers, from the 9th Division, 5th Infantry Regiment, Aomori, conduct a practice search during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shannon Hutto, 35th Security Forces Squadron integrated defense section chief, briefs Japan Ground Self-Defense Force leadership about bilateral contingency operations during a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Spencer Villanueva, a 35th Security Forces Squadron training evaluator, directs Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers, from the 9th Division, 5th Infantry Regiment, Aomori, during a bilateral guard and protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect training allows U.S. and Japan forces to exercise plans for contingency operations. Lessons learned from each encounter are used to solidify and improve operational effectiveness. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tommy Jones, a 35th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, aims his training weapon down range during a weapon retention demonstration for a bilateral Guard and Protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect is a bilateral contingency operation that allows for each major U.S. installation in Japan to collaborate with a Japanese Self-Defense Force Division to ensure adequate security of military facilities and resources across Japan when activated by higher headquarters. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JSDF personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The 35th Security Forces Squadron, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct a bilateral guard and protect exercise, as part of Keen Sword 21, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. Guard and Protect training allows U.S. and Japan forces to exercise plans for contingency operations. Lessons learned from each encounter are used to solidify and improve operational effectiveness. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)

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Take off to the skies

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over a U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18G during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. This exercise allows 35th Operations Group intelligence Airmen, and the U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 209 (VAQ-209) to integrate at a classified level. This coordination and sharing of training and operational tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs) is extremely helpful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Growler takes-off

A U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18G takes off down the runway during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. During PAC Weasel, pilots practiced flying SEAD missions, escort missions, strike missions as well as anti-surface warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Sit and wait

Eight U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flightline during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. The F-16s were dedicated to opposition forces, strike missions, SEAD missions and escort missions. Meanwhile, the Growlers focused on the SEAD mission and the P-8 practiced anti-surface warfare, providing radar coverage, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Pre-check, inspect

Two U.S. Navy assets perform a pre-flight check on a Boeing EA-18G during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. During PAC Weasel, pilots practiced flying SEAD missions, escort missions, strike missions as well as anti-surface warfare. Escort missions consist of escorting the strikers into the target area in order to drop bombs while taking out the OPFOR (opposition forces). The pilots on strike missions focused on dropping bombs within the target area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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P-8 Poseidonb taxis down the runway

A Boeing P-8 Poseidon taxis down the runway during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. Integrating different airframes into our training helps us improve on each other’s capabilities, enhancing our inter-operability. This training provides us with knowledge that would help us if there were ever a real world situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Vader taxis off

A U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18Gs taxis down the runway during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. During PAC Weasel, the desired learning objectives are created by the tactical experts within all the participating units and because of the mission planning activities, execution and debrief produce more tactical and beneficial lessons learned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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