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250114-F-NU460-1392

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Milo Carter, 374th Operations Support Squadron instructor loadmaster, directs Airmen pushing cargo into a C-130 Hercules at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2025. As part of short-notice deployment training, the 374th Operations Group tested their airlift capabilities on strategic mobility, enabling military forces to respond to crises rapidly, project power, and support allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250114-F-NU460-1315

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Richardson, 36th Airlift Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of scheduling, guides an MJ-1C bomb loader into a C-130 Hercules at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2025. During a basewide exercise, the coordinated effort between the 36th Airlift Squadron and the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron highlights their global reach and ability to deliver critical resources wherever they are needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250114-F-NU460-1102

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules assigned to the 374th Operations Group taxis on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2025. The collaboration between the 374th Airlift Wing and the 35th Fighter Wing highlights the importance of inter-base cooperation, ensuring rapid deployment capabilities to meet operational demands in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250114-F-NU460-1416

Airmen from the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 35th Maintenance Squadron push an ammunition cargo load at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2025. The squadrons worked together with the 374th Operations Group to deliver personnel and cargo during an airlift capabilities exercise to improve the interoperability and adaptability between Misawa Air Base and Yokota Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250114-F-NU460-1150

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Acosta, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) inbound cargo technician, tapes a documentation tag to a cargo load at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2025. As part of a basewide exercise, the 35th LRS team worked with the 374th Operations Group to transport the cargo to Yokota Air Base, demonstrating the ability to rapidly mobilize and enhance the region’s strategic mobility and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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250114-F-NU460-1422

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sydney Cubillo, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, guides Airmen from the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 35th Maintenance Squadron as they load ammunition cargo onto a C-130 Hercules at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2025. The squadrons worked together with the 374th Operations Group to deliver cargo, enhance airlift capabilities, and improve interoperability and rapid response between Misawa Air Base and Yokota Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
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Inspecting the back

Lt. Col. Matthew Kenkel, the 14th Fighter Squadron director of operations inspects the exhaust nozzle and augmenter area of an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to the start of of a bilateral exercise at Misawa Air Base Japan, April 19, 2017. The regularly scheduled exercise has been planned for several months. It is another key opportunity for the Air Force and Japan Air Self- Defense Forces to practice combat capabilities together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Walk of confidence

Three 14th Fighter Squadron pilots walk toward their F-16 Fighting Falcon to prepare for take off from Misawa Air Base, Japan, prior to the start of a bilateral exercise, April 19, 2017. The bi-annual training exercise incorporates a multitude of aircraft from the U.S. and Japanese fleet into air to air combat and suppression of enemy forces scenarios. Operating from a key strategic hub in the Asia-Pacific region, the 35t Fighter Wing defends U.S. and Japan mutual interest by providing a forward a forward power projection platform with integrated, deployable, combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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AWACS takes to the sky

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force E-757, an airborne early warning and control aircraft, soars over Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2017. The E-757 was one of 18 aircraft that participated in a bi-annual bilateral training exercise, part of a continuous exercise program to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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The power of take-off

A 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off as part of a bilateral exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2017. During the exercise aircraft, simulating enemy aircraft, also known as “Red Air”, are challenged friendly aircraft known as “Blue Air”, this is also known as offensive and defensive counter-air maneuvers. Strengthening the abilities both offensively and defensively in the air is crucial to ensuring security and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. This training allowed those involved a realistic simulation of what to expect in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Soaring through the air

A 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon soars into the sky at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2017. A total of eight F-16 Fighting Falcons flew in a bilateral exercise, along with eight F-15DJ Eagle, two Mitsubishi F-2As, two C-130E Hercules, and a Boeing E-767 airborne early warning and control aircraft belonging to Koku-Jieitai units at Misawa and Chitose Air Bases. The bi-annual exercise has been planned for several months prior to execution. The 35th Fighter Wing provides continuous operational support that contributes to peace in the Pacific and the mutual defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Step one, don the helmet

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dakota Newton, a 14th Fighter Squadron standards and evaluations liaison officer, prepares to don his helmet prior to take off to participate in a bilateral exercise at Misawa Air Force Base, Japan, April 19, 2017. The bi-annual exercise incorporates a multitude of aircraft from the U.S. Air Force and Japanese Air Forces into air-to-air combat and suppression of enemy forces scenarios. The 35th Fighter Wing operates a fleet of more than 40 combat-ready aircraft to perform air superiority functions at a moment’s notice in compliance with war time contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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The climb to victory

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dakota Newton, a 14th Fighter Squadron standards and evaluations liaison officer, climbs a ladder to the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to the start of a bilateral exercise at Misawa Air Base, April 19, 2017. Exercises such as this enhance inoperability between the Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Forces and showcase the long standing military partnership and commitment between the two nations ensuring security and stability throughout the Indo Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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CE augmentees head home

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airmen line up to load a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules on the flightline here March 30. The 42 Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron at Kadena Air Base augmented the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron with base recovery efforts following the March 11 earthquake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Martinez/Released)
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CE augmentees head home

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron based out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, load a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules on the flightline here March 30. The Airmen deployed to Misawa for more than two weeks to help the base recover from the March 11 earthquake which took out power and caused minor facility damage. Approximately 20 civil engineers from Pacific Air Forces bases still remain at Misawa to help with the remainder of recovery efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Martinez/Released)
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