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250902-F-VQ736-1306

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron (FS) takes off for the last time at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 2, 2025. The 13th FS’s former aircraft are being relocated for F-35 Lightning IIs under a modernization plan that invests billions into maintaining the Indo-Pacific regional stability. The F-35 has the fifth-generation capabilities needed to achieve unmatched levels of survivability and lethality required to maintain the 35th Fighter Wing’s advantage against new and evolving threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250902-F-VQ736-1060

U.S. Air Force Capt. Carlyann Dean, 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, lowers the canopy of an F-16 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 2, 2025. F-16s assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron are being relocated under a process designed to sustain readiness with overlapping assets in the U.S.-Japan Alliance. The permanent stationing of newer, more advanced aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning IIs will enhance Misawa Air Base’s operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250902-F-VQ736-1285

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron (FS) departs for the last time at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 2, 2025. The 13th FS’s former aircraft are being relocated in a realignment that underscores the United States’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. It is necessary to modernize assets to ensure Misawa Air Base is ready to maintain a credible deterrence force while advancing 35th Fighter Wing capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250902-F-VQ736-1364

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron departs for the last time at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 2, 2025. Following more than 40 years at Misawa, the F-16s are being relocated in line with a Department of Defense plan to advance capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. Divesting F-16s and permanently stationing F-35 Lightning IIs strengthens the 35th Fighter Wing’s deterrence posture and sharpens its regional response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250902-F-VQ736-1051

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Willenbrock, 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, and Senior Airman John Durkin, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, complete pre-flight inspections before divestment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 2, 2025. The 13th Fighter Squadron’s former aircraft are being relocated as part of a $10 billion modernization plan to strengthen the U.S.-Japan Alliance. The implementation of F-35 Lightning IIs in the place of F-16s provides the Misawa Air Base’s joint ground forces freedom from attack and freedom to maneuver while simultaneously holding the adversary’s most heavily defended targets at risk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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35th FW Deputy Commander Attends Immersion Tour

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Hoyt, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, Staff Sgt. Randle Williams, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, and Col. Paul Conner, 35th Mission Support Group commander, watch military working dog training during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 2, 2025. Learning from diverse shops ensures wing leadership understands the full spectrum of operations required to project airpower across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW Deputy Commander Attends Immersion Tour

Military working dog trainers assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron perform a demonstration during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 2, 2025. Immersion tours allow leadership to connect directly with Airmen and gain a deeper understanding of their roles in sustaining the wing’s combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW Deputy Commander Attends Immersion Tour

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Donald Holmes, right, 35th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance section chief, describes his duties to Col. Matthew Hoyt, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) deputy commander, during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 2, 2025. Immersion tour visits highlight how every unit’s efforts contribute to the 35th FW’s mission of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyl
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35th FW Deputy Commander Attends Immersion Tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Hoyt, right, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) deputy commander, listens to Airman 1st Class Ricky Williams, 35th Security Forces Squadron defender, explain how he sights his rifle during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 2, 2025. Immersion tours highlight how every unit’s efforts contribute to the 35th FW mission of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW Deputy Commander Attends Immersion Tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Hoyt, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, arrives at the base defense operations center during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 2, 2025. Immersion tours allow leadership to connect directly with Airmen and gain a deeper understanding of their roles in sustaining the wing’s combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW and 3rd Air Wing Commanders Go On Orientation Flight

From right, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Airman 1st Class Joshua Licata, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, pose for a photo before an orientation flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. Flying together symbolizes the shared commitment of both nations to maintaining stability and deterrence across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW and 3rd Air Wing Commanders Go On Orientation Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, right, 35th Fighter Wing commander, explains the controls of an F-16D Fighting Falcon’s cockpit to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, before conducting an orientation flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. Flying together symbolizes the shared commitment of both nations to maintaining stability and deterrence across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW and 3rd Air Wing Commanders Go On Orientation Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, examines the cockpit of an F-16D Fighting Falcon before an orientation flight with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. This type of bilateral engagement reinforces the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance by demonstrating tangible cooperation at the highest levels of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW and 3rd Air Wing Commanders Go On Orientation Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, taxi for an orientation flight in an F-16D Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. This type of bilateral engagement reinforces the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance by demonstrating tangible cooperation at the highest levels of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW and 3rd Air Wing Commanders Go On Orientation Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, fly in an F-16D Fighting Falcon during an orientation flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. The flight provided JASDF leadership first-hand insight into 35th FW operations, advancing interoperability for combined missions in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW and 3rd Air Wing Commanders Go On Orientation Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, right, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, shakes hands with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, after an orientation flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. The flight provided JASDF leadership first-hand insight into 35th FW operations, advancing interoperability for combined missions in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW and 3rd Air Wing Commanders Go On Orientation Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, right, 35th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, after an orientation flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2025. The flight reflected the continuous effort to deepen relationships, ensuring effective responses to evolving security challenges in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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250829-F-VQ736-1174

Wing Sports Day participants set up their formation during a game of flag football at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2025. Airmen strengthened trust and unity through spirited contests, elevating morale and sustaining the 35th Fighter Wing’s resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250829-F-VQ736-1156

A Wing Sports Day participant crosses an endzone with a football during a game of flag football at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2025. By blending competition and camaraderie, the event boosted morale and fortified the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to defend the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250829-F-VQ736-1119

Wing Sports Day participants play flag football at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2025. The day’s challenges fostered teamwork and esprit de corps, boosting morale and strengthening the 35th Fighter Wing’s resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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