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Misawa Air Fest 2024

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sawyer Scheer, 1st Special Operations Squadron pilot, flies a C-130 Hercules for the U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue parachute team during Misawa Air Fest 2024 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2024. Air Fest provides a platform for U.S. and Japanese military forces to connect with the public, build trust, showcase their capabilities and foster a positive relationship between the military and the community, demonstrating the role of the armed forces in national security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Misawa Air Fest 2024

U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue parachute team members prepare to jump from a C-130 Hercules during Misawa Air Fest 2024 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2024. The team made its debut in Japan, showcasing diplomatic relations, fostering goodwill between nations, and serving as a symbol of friendship, cooperation, and shared values between the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Misawa Air Fest 2024

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristan Desnerck, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, sits at the edge of a C-130 Hercules during Misawa Air Fest 2024 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2024. Air Fest offers community members a chance to witness a diverse array of aircraft, engage with military personnel, and experience ground and aerial displays showcasing the strength of joint and bilateral forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Misawa Air Fest 2024

A U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue parachute team member prepares for a jump during Misawa Air Fest 2024 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2024. Air Fest provides a platform for U.S. and Japanese military forces to connect with the public, build trust, showcase their capabilities and foster a positive relationship between the military and the community, demonstrating the role of the armed forces in national security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Misawa Air Fest 2024

U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Jack Briest, Wings of Blue parachute team member, prepares for a jump during Misawa Air Fest 2024 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2024. Air Fest allows U.S. and Japanese forces to demonstrate their technology, aircraft, and strategic abilities. For both nations, it's a way to exhibit advancements in aviation, military prowess, and readiness to respond to regional and global threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Transferring and Translating: Munitions Airmen Break Down Barriers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ayaka Lopez, a 35th MXS Munitions Flight operations supervisor, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) service members inspect various parts from the JASDF F-35 Lighting II egress system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2021. Airmen from the 35th MXS Munitions Flight partnered with JASDF counterparts to begin the demilitarization process for JASDF F-35 egress system components that had reached the end of their life-cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Transferring and Translating: Munitions Airmen Break Down Barriers

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Justin Gibson, a 35th MXS Munitions Flight senior munitions inspector, analyzes serial numbers on Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-35 Lighting II egress system components before shipping them for demilitarization (demil) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2021. The demil process ensures parts are inspected, safely packaged, and shipped to another location where they’ll be repaired for re-use or destroyed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Transferring and Translating: Munitions Airmen Break Down Barriers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ayaka Lopez, a 35th MXS Munitions Flight operations supervisor, conducts accountability on all Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-35 Lighting II egress system components before being delivered to the munitions flight facility at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2021. Lopez, helped conduct the operation effectively by acting as the liaison between the munitions flight and the JASDF team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Transferring and Translating: Munitions Airmen Break Down Barriers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Abraham Reinwand, a 35th MXS Munitions Flight stockpile management crew chief, discuss the loading and demilitarization (demil) process with a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) member at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2021. Once an asset is removed from the F-35 Lighting II, it becomes U.S. property again, prohibiting partner-nations like Japan to facilitate the demil process on their own. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Transferring and Translating: Munitions Airmen Break Down Barriers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Pedro Manzanarez, a 35th MXS Munitions Flight stockpile management crew chief, prepares to tie and secure Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-35 Lighting II egress system components onto a truck bed at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2021. With attention to detail and extreme care, the munitions flight handle, store, transport, arm and disarm weapons systems to ensure the safety and success of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Transferring and Translating: Munitions Airmen Break Down Barriers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Abraham Reinwand, a 35th MXS Munitions Flight stockpile management crew chief, lowers Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-35 Lighting II egress system components onto a truck bed at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2021. The 35th MXS Munitions Flight is the first team in the Air Force to complete a demilitarization process for a partner-nation’s F-35 program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Transferring and Translating: Munitions Airmen Break Down Barriers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Abraham Reinwand, a 35th MXS Munitions Flight stockpile management crew chief, moves Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-35 Lighting II egress system components onto a truck bed at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2021. The egress system includes items containing explosive charges that allow a pilot to safely eject in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Taxiing Out

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participate in an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base's collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa Air Base's first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk.

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Honing in

U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Japanese Air Self- Defense Force pilots attend a brief in preparation for an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This is Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class China Shock)

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"Elephant Walk"

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participate in an “Elephant Walk” at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Front row view

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participate in an “Elephant Walk” at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. The Elephant Walk showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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U.S. Air Force Col Kristopher Struve, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Koku-Jieitai Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing commander, shake hands in front of aircraft participating in an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participated in the Elephant Walk, which showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This is Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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U.S. Air Force Col Kristopher Struve, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Koku-Jieitai Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing commander, watch as aircraft taxi into position for an "Elephant Walk" at Misawa Air Base, June 22, 2020. Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Poseidon participated in the Elephant Walk, which showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This is Misawa Air Base’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint Elephant Walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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JASDF Partners

Margot Carrington, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy Tokyo, and Misawa City, 35th Fighter Wing and Japan Air-Self Defense Force leadership gather for a photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II during American Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2018. This was Carrington’s first visit to Misawa, and while here, she visited various American Day booths, viewed demonstrations and took part in tours of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Mitsubishi F-2 and F-35A Lightning II. Providing American civilian leadership in Japan the opportunity to see the unique capabilities of the 35th Fighter Wing and our host nation partners strengthens the overall support provided to the Indo-Pacific region. (Courtesy Photo)

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Marine Aircraft Group 12 forces deployed several F-35B Lightning ll's for a regularly scheduled aviation training relocation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 9, 2018. ATR's are designed to increase operational readiness and bilateral interoperability for both U.S. and Japanese forces. The MAG-12 ATR is a concrete example of the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance - the foundation of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific for more than 50 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexia Lythos)

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