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Airmen Attend Arrival Briefing for REFORPAC 2025 at Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Col. Bryan Wong, 35th Maintenance Group commander, discusses mission objectives and base resources during an arrival briefing for exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2025. REFORPAC is part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series, a new way of conducting operations in a contested, dynamic environment to build capabilities, making a stronger, more lethal force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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Airmen Attend Arrival Briefing for REFORPAC 2025 at Misawa Air Base

U.S. Airmen attend an arrival briefing for exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2025. The 35th Fighter Wing’s participation in REFORPAC demonstrates its commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific, and the ability to respond to any contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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Airmen Attend Arrival Briefing for REFORPAC 2025 at Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Darian Marcus, 35th Security Forces Squadron defender, speaks about base policy during an arrival briefing for exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2025. The 35th Fighter Wing’s participation in REFORPAC will test and improve its ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and maintain mission readiness in a dynamic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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Airmen Attend Arrival Briefing for REFORPAC 2025 at Misawa Air Base

U.S. Airmen attend an arrival briefing for exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2025. Misawa is one of multiple locations participating in REFORPAC, which tests how U.S. forces operate across wide distances in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, holds up the Wild Weasel hand sign before his final, or fini, flight in a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Fini flights serve as symbolic farewells honoring a pilot’s service, sacrifice and time in the skies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, prepares to take off for his final, or fini, flight in a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Fini flights blend military ritual with personal tribute, highlighting the end of a flying chapter through long-held Air Force customs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, touches an American flag after his final, or fini, flight in a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. A staple of Air Force flying culture, fini flights recognize aviators with one final ceremonial sortie before they hang up the helmet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, is bound with duct tape by fellow pilots assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing during his final, or fini, flight celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Both personal and professional, the fini flight tradition brings together teammates to honor a pilot’s lasting impact on the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, cuts the duct tape holding U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th FW deputy commander, to the wing of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during his final, or fini, flight celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. As a symbol of respect and closure, fini flights recognize years of dedication, flight hours and operational service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, poses for a group photo with his final, or fini, flight celebration attendees at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. The fini flight tradition brings Airmen and family members together to celebrate flight hours, milestones and the enduring spirit of military aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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Fueling Partnership: 35 FW, JASDF Conduct Refueling Training Ahead Of REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gavin Blume, 35th Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, familiarizes Japan Air Self-Defense Force members with a USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon ahead of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Building a shared understanding of maintenance capabilities enhances interoperability, driving mission success and regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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Fueling Partnership: 35 FW, JASDF Conduct Refueling Training Ahead Of REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tadayoshi Kiriyama, center, 35th Maintenance Squadron, aerospace ground equipment journeyman, briefs Japan Air Self-Defense Force members on U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refueling procedures ahead of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Training with allies improves the bilateral mission goals of the exercise, ensuring a rapid and effective combined response to any threat in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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Fueling Partnership: 35 FW, JASDF Conduct Refueling Training Ahead Of REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tadayoshi Kiriyama, 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, translates for Japan Air Self-Defense Force members during training to prepare for exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Bilateral partnership enables unparalleled results in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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Fueling Partnership: 35 FW, JASDF Conduct Refueling Training Ahead Of REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tadayoshi Kiriyama, center, 35th Maintenance Squadron, aerospace ground equipment specialist, showcases a pantograph to Japan Air Self-Defense Force members ahead of exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. REFORPAC 2025, the largest contingency response exercise ever conducted by the USAF in the Pacific, demonstrates how working alongside allies and partners enhances our ability to respond effectively to challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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Fueling Partnership: 35 FW, JASDF Conduct Refueling Training Ahead Of REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) escort Japan Air Self-Defense Force members to a hangar for training ahead of exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. The training provided familiarization with the U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and demonstrated how the USAF conducts refueling operations. Working and training with other nations improves the collective capability to provide support during real-world contingencies across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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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 (FW) assembles a portable air conditioning unit frame tobe installed in a contingency dormitory for Exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2025. This infrastructure upgrade will support a surge of more than 1,000 inbound service members for REFORPAC, enabling the 35th FW to maintain mission readiness under high-tempo conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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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 (FW) assembles a portable air conditioning unit to be installed in a contingency dormitory for Exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2025. Airmen from across the wing came together to improve base infrastructure for REFORPAC, showcasing a unified commitment to readiness and mission success across the 35th FW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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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 (FW) installs a portable air conditioning unit 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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Supporting the Surge: 35th FW Enhances Dormitories for REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing install a portable air conditioning unit in a contingency dormitory for Exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2025. Facility improvements ensure operational forces remain agile, responsive and ready to meet critical mission demands for REFORPAC and throughout the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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Supporting the Surge: 35th FW Enhances Dormitories for REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) prepare a portable air conditioning unit frame that will be installed in a contingency dormitory for Exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2025. This infrastructure upgrade will support a surge of more than 1,000 inbound service members for REFORPAC, enabling the 35th FW to maintain mission readiness under high-tempo conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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