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Misawa Memorial Day Ceremony 2022

U.S. Navy Capt. Paul A. Hockran, Naval Air Facility Misawa commanding officer, provides remarks during a Memorial Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2022. Memorial Day serves as an opportunity to honor and celebrate the sacrifices of military members who lost their lives in defense of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Misawa Memorial Day Ceremony 2022

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jonathan Ayers, 35th Fighter Wing chaplain, recites a prayer during a Memorial Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2022. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Misawa Memorial Day Ceremony 2022

U.S. Air Force Airman from the 35th Fighter Wing holds the 35th Fighter Wing guidon in a salute position during a Memorial Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2022. Memorial Day provides an opportunity to remember fallen service members, reflect on their courageous sacrifice and display gratitude for the freedom they gave their lives to defend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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PAC WEASEL 2-22

Two U.S. Marine Corps pilots assigned to the “Bats” Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA-242), leave the flightline after a mission during a PACIFIC WEASEL (PAC WEASEL) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 21, 2022. The Marines of VMFA-242 conduct training throughout Japan in order to sustain their high level of proficiency and operational readiness while increasing interoperability with both the U.S. Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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PAC WEASEL 2-22

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron perform a flyover during a PACIFIC WEASEL (PAC WEASEL) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 21, 2022. PAC WEASEL supports the Air Force’s directive to “Accelerate Change or Lose” by giving operators challenging scenarios and the opportunity to share best practices and new techniques in joint and bilateral environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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PAC WEASEL 2-22

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Bats” Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA-242), taxis to a stop during a PACIFIC WEASEL (PAC WEASEL) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 21, 2022. The Marines of VMFA-242 conduct training throughout Japan in order to sustain their high level of proficiency and operational readiness while increasing interoperability with both the U.S. Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
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PAC WEASEL 2-22

A C-130 J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, performs a flyover during a PACIFIC WEASEL (PAC WEASEL) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 21, 2022. PAC WEASEL supports the Air Force’s directive to “Accelerate Change or Lose” by giving operators challenging scenarios and the opportunity to share best practices and new techniques in joint and bilateral environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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PAC WEASEL 2-22

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, pose for a photo after a mission during a PACIFIC WEASEL (PAC WEASEL) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 21, 2022. PAC WEASEL supports the Air Force’s directive to “Accelerate Change or Lose” by giving operators challenging scenarios and the opportunity to share best practices and new techniques in joint and bilateral environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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210826-F-XL819-1002

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Timothy J. Farag, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) commanding officer, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David M. Dubel, 14th Fighter Squadron commander, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lt. Col. Yoshihiko Ida, 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron commander, and JASDF Lt. Col. Hidetoshi Tamura, 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron commander, stand in front of aircraft from their respective squadrons at Misawa Air Base, Aug. 26, 2021. VMFA-121 utilized Misawa's unique capabilities in Draughon Range as well the expertise of pilots and maintainers from both the 14th Fighter Squadron and their JASDF counterparts to increase their operational readiness.
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210812-F-MI946-1137

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning ll with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. VMFA-121 integrated with Misawa’s 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, bolstering their ability to work together in the event of future real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1113

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II prepare to takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 and the 14th Fighter Squadron conducted integration training affording all parties involved a greater understanding of how to work together in the event of real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1106

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), taxis down the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. VMFA-121 utilized Draughon Range’s new joint threat emitters to train their suppression of enemy air defense capabilities. Draughon Range is the only place in-theater that offers such emitters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1085

A U.S. Marine with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), prepares for takeoff after entering the cockpit of an F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. VMFA-121 needs to be able to operate anywhere if called upon to deter and defeat adversaries. The ability to integrate with partners and allies is a vital part of that capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1080

A U.S. Marine with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), gives a thumbs-up from the cockpit of an F-35B Lightning II at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. VMFA-121 deployed F-35B Lightning IIs to Misawa Air Base to conduct aerial fighter integration training alongside the 14th Fighter Squadron throughout the month of August 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1077

A U.S. Marine with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), conducts pre-flight checks on an F-35B Lightning II at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. The Marines of VMFA-121 conducted aerial fighter integration training with the 14th Fighter Squadron as well as suppression of enemy air defenses training at Draughon Range, the premiere air-to-ground training site in northern Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1069

U.S. Marines with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), operate an air launched weapons loader to lift an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. In addition to integrating with the 14th Fighter Squadron, VMFA-121 was able to hold bilateral F-35 talks between Marine Corps and JASDF pilots and maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1054

U.S. Marines with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), load a training AIM-9 Sidewinder missile onto an F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. VMFA-121 pilots conducted suppression of enemy air defense, strike mission, and defensive counter-air training with F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 14th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1005

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), sit on the tarmac before pre-flight checks are performed at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. The Marines of VMFA-121 conduct training throughout Japan in order to sustain their high level of proficiency and operational readiness while increasing interoperability with both the U.S. Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210812-F-MI946-1003

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with the "Green Knights" Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) sits on the tarmac at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2021. VMFA-121 is the first forward-deployed Marine F-35B squadron, capable of providing close air support and conducting strike missions in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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210212-F-EN010-0054

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members pose for a photo with signed copies of the Memorandum of Understanding International 3010 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2021. The first of its kind to be signed in more than 20 years at Misawa, MOUI 3010 outlines the responsibilities associated with the joint or sole use, maintenance, repair, and construction of U.S. and Japanese owned facilities and areas on Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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