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From Misawa to Chitose: 35th CES Showcases Bilateral Airfield Recovery

Debris near a crater created for Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training awaits to be cleared during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Chitose Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2025. The crater was part of an operation designed to enhance bilateral airfield recovery capabilities and ensure engineers from both nations can respond to runway damage during a regional contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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35th MXS Nondestructive Inspection Airmen ensure safety and mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Estella Gilbert, 35th Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) supervisor, inspects a mechanical component under black light at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. NDI technicians use advanced techniques such as ultrasonic testing, X-ray and dye penetrant inspection to locate cracks, corrosion and fatigue that aren't visible to the naked eye, allowing maintenance teams to address issues proactively and keep aircraft fully capable for operational taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th MXS Nondestructive Inspection Airmen ensure safety and mission readiness

A mechanical component is inspected under black light at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. Nondestructive Inspection Airmen play a vital role in sustaining aircraft reliability by identifying hidden structural issues that could compromise performance or safety, directly enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to maintain operational readiness, fulfill security obligations with regional partners, and project combat power across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th MXS Nondestructive Inspection Airmen ensure safety and mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Estella Gilbert, 35th Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection supervisor, washes a mechanical component before inspection at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. Timely inspections reduce the risk of in-flight malfunctions and unscheduled maintenance, ensuring that aircraft can launch on short notice and support operations, crisis response, or deterrence missions throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th MXS Nondestructive Inspection Airmen ensure safety and mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Estella Gilbert, 35th Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) supervisor, inspects a mechanical component at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025. By detecting structural fatigue, corrosion and other forms of degradation early, NDI extends the lifespan of essential aircraft components, reducing the need for premature part replacement and enabling the USAF to sustain a persistent forward presence without straining logistics, maintenance cycles or combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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COLONEL MATTHEW T. HOYT

Deputy Commander, at 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan
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Faces of REFORPAC: MSgt Phillip Threlkeld, 35th Fighter Wing ATC Liaison

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Threlkeld, 35th Fighter Wing air traffic control liaison, surveys the flightline using binoculars during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. The REFORPAC exercise tests agile combat employment, logistics resilience and partner integration through degraded communications and real-time force dispersal drills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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Faces of REFORPAC: MSgt Phillip Threlkeld, 35th Fighter Wing ATC Liaison

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Threlkeld, 35th Fighter Wing air traffic control liaison, poses for a photograph during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. The exercise validates Pacific Air Forces’ capacity to lead large-scale, multinational contingency operations with more than 12,000 personnel and 400 aircraft being mobilized. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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U.S., JASDF Forces keep Lightning engaged in REFORPAC 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Matsushima Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. The REFORPAC exercise spans more than 50 locations across the Pacific, sharpening the U.S. Air Force’s ability to rapidly deploy, sustain agile combat employment operations and project airpower in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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U.S., JASDF Forces keep Lightning engaged in REFORPAC 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, takes off during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Matsushima Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. The exercise validates Pacific Air Forces’ capacity to lead large-scale agile combat employment and multinational contingency operations with more than 12,000 personnel and 400 aircraft being mobilized. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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U.S., JASDF Forces keep Lightning engaged in REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen conduct an immersion during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Matsushima Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. The REFORPAC exercise enhances interoperability, strengthens bilateral partnerships, and demonstrates a collective commitment to maintaining regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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U.S., JASDF Forces keep Lightning engaged in REFORPAC 2025

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force airman, assigned to the 4th Air Wing, and a U.S. Air Force Airman, assigned to the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, refuel 421st Fighter Squadron F-35 Lightning IIs during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Matsushima Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. The exercise enhances interoperability, strengthens bilateral partnerships, and demonstrates a collective commitment to maintaining regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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U.S., JASDF Forces keep Lightning engaged in REFORPAC 2025

A U.S. Air Force Airman, assigned to the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, and a Japan Air Self-Defense Force airman, assigned to the 4th Air Wing, refuel 421st Fighter Squadron F-35 Lightning IIs during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Matsushima Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. The REFORPAC exercise delivers USAF capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region at speed and scale, demonstrating the ability to command and control agile combat employment operations across more than six time zones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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U.S., JASDF Forces keep Lightning engaged in REFORPAC 2025

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force airman, assigned to the 4th Air Wing, starts an aircraft refuel during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Matsushima Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. The REFORPAC exercise delivers USAF capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region at speed and scale, demonstrating the ability to command and control agile combat employment operations across more than six time zones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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U.S., JASDF Forces keep Lightning engaged in REFORPAC 2025

A U.S. Air Force Airman, assigned to the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, prepares to send off an F-35 Lightning II during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Matsushima Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. The exercise spans more than 50 locations across the Pacific, sharpening the U.S. Air Force’s ability to rapidly deploy, sustain agile combat employment operations, and project airpower in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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U.S., JASDF Forces keep Lightning engaged in REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron and the 721st Crisis Response team, unload cargo from a truck during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Matsushima Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. The exercise delivers USAF capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region at speed and scale, demonstrating the ability to command and control agile combat employment operations across more than six time zones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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U.S., JASDF Forces keep Lightning engaged in REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, conduct sortie generations during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Matsushima Air Base, Japan, July 24, 2025. The REFORPAC exercise validates Pacific Air Forces’ capacity to lead large-scale agile combat employment and multinational contingency operations with more than 12,000 personnel and 400 aircraft being mobilized. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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Air Force, JASDF conduct bilateral rapid airfield damage repair exercise

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron clears rubble with a front-end loader during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise as a part of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2025. The REFORPAC exercise spans more than 50 locations across the Pacific, sharpening the USAF’s ability to rapidly deploy, sustain operations and project airpower in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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Air Force, JASDF conduct bilateral rapid airfield damage repair exercise

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron spray paints markers around a crater during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise as a part of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2025. The exercise spans more than 50 locations across the Pacific, sharpening the USAF’s ability to rapidly deploy, sustain operations and project airpower in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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Air Force, JASDF conduct bilateral rapid airfield damage repair exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron clear debris from a compact track loader with a saw attachment during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise as a part of Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2025. The exercise validates Pacific Air Forces’ capacity to lead large-scale, multinational contingency operations with more than 12,000 personnel and 400 aircraft being mobilized. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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