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35th Fighter Wing reinforces U.S.-Japan partnership in Aomori

Aomori Prefecture Gov. Sōichirō Miyashita, left, meets with 35th Fighter Wing leaders during an introductory office call in Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 19, 2026. Continued engagement with prefectural leaders strengthens mutual understanding and supports the seamless coordination needed to respond to challenges ranging from severe weather and natural disasters to regional security concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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35th Fighter Wing reinforces U.S.-Japan partnership in Aomori

Aomori Prefecture Gov. Sōichirō Miyashita, left, and U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 35th Fighter Wing commander, right, exchange business cards during an introductory office call in Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 19, 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity to establish rapport with Aomori prefecture leaders and reinforced the host-nation relationships that support Misawa’s enduring presence and operational effectiveness, strengthening the alliance foundation required to maintain credible deterrence and preserve peace in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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260817-F-VQ736-1048

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron takes off in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2026. The exercise marks the first deployment of Misawa AB’s Wild Weasel F-35As to RF-A 26-3 to refine fifth-generation tactics in a realistic combat environment integrating joint and coalition forces in training from simulated forward operating bases to improve response capability across the range of contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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260817-F-VQ736-1056

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron takes off in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2026. RF-A 26-3 challenges participating forces to integrate advanced tactics simulating realistic combat scenarios that sharpen interoperability, strengthen tactical integration and prepare joint and allied partners to operate effectively in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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260817-F-VQ736-1062

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron takes off in support of Red Flag-Alaska 26-3 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2026. RF-A 26-3 challenges Misawa AB’s Wild Weasel F-35As to sharpen fifth-generation tactics, integrate with joint and allied forces and build combat readiness required to enhance the Peace Through Strength strategy in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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260817-F-VQ736-1024

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron taxis before takeoff in support of RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2026. RF-A 26-3 directly supports the Peace Through Strength strategy by sharpening combat readiness and warfighting skills, raising the costs of aggression and reinforcing a credible deterrence posture among joint forces and allies across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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260817-F-YR448-1026

U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 35th Fighter Wing commander, operates an Avian Dissuader during a Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program familiarization as part of a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2026. The nonlethal laser is one tool BASH personnel use to move birds away from operational areas, by placing wing leadership directly alongside BASH personnel, the Wild Weasel Walkthrough demonstrated how seemingly small preventive actions can protect multimillion-dollar aircraft, reduce mission risk and preserve the wing’s ability to deliver combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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260817-F-YR448-1025

A Japanese Black Kite flies near the airfield at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2026. Birds and other wildlife near runways and flight paths can present hazards to aircraft, making continuous monitoring and timely dispersal critical to reducing the potential for wildlife strikes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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260817-F-YR448-1024

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Frank, right, 35th Fighter Wing aviation safety noncommissioned officer, discusses bird-strike response procedures with wing leadership during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2026. Investigating wildlife strikes helps identify recurring hazards, refine mitigation measures and reduce risks to aircraft operating from Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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260817-F-YR448-1023

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Frank, 35th Fighter Wing aviation safety noncommissioned officer, collects wildlife remains following a bird-strike incident during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2026. Collected remains are submitted to the Smithsonian for species identification, providing data the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard program can use to track wildlife trends and focus future mitigation efforts around the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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260817-F-YR448-1022

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Frank, left, 35th Fighter Wing aviation safety noncommissioned officer, briefs Chief Master Sgt. Jason Amaxopulos, center, 35th FW command chief, and Col. Oliver Lause, right, 35th FW commander, during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2026. The walkthrough allowed wing leadership to observe how bird strike response and species identification feed directly into future mitigation efforts, helping the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard program reduce recurring hazards and protect the aircraft and Airmen responsible for executing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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260817-F-YR448-1021

U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Amaxopulos, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, observes airfield conditions during a Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard Program ride-along as part of a Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2026. The Wild Weasel Walkthrough provided leadership a firsthand view of how continuous wildlife monitoring and real-time airfield awareness help identify hazards early, reduce operational risk and keep Misawa’s flying mission ready to respond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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260817-F-YR448-1019

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Frank, left, 35th Fighter Wing aviation safety noncommissioned officer, briefs Col. Oliver Lause, 35th FW commander, on the Avian Dissuader during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2026. The walkthrough gave wing leadership a firsthand look at how the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard Program combines wildlife monitoring, habitat management and active dispersal techniques to reduce wildlife hazards, prevent aircraft mishaps, protect mission assets and preserve the wing’s ability to sustain flying operations and generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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260817-F-YR448-1018

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Frank, 35th Fighter Wing aviation safety noncommissioned officer, demonstrates an Avian Dissuader while conducting a Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard Program familiarization during a Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2026. The laser provides a nonlethal method of dispersing birds from areas near the airfield, reducing wildlife hazards that could interfere with aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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260729-F-EP621-1013

U.S. Air Force Airman Grace Christensen, left, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) F-35A Lightning II crew chief, Col. Oliver Lause, center, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, and Senior Airman James Stewart, 35th AMXS F-35 avionics specialist, discuss flight preparation prior to an F-35 flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2026. The flight highlighted the continued integration of the F-35 into the 35th FW's mission, strengthening the wing's ability to generate fifth-generation combat airpower alongside its F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet in support of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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260729-F-EP621-1057

U.S. Air Force Airman Grace Christensen, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35A Lightning II crew chief, directs an F-35 piloted by Col. Oliver Lause, 35th Fighter Wing commander, out of a hardened aircraft shelter at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2026. The sortie reflected the wing's continued modernization as it integrates the F-35 into its fighter mission, strengthening its ability to generate combat airpower while improving readiness and operational flexibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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260729-F-EP621-1082

U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 35th Fighter Wing commander, looks at the controls of an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2026. As the wing continues integrating the F-35, the aircraft enhances its ability to generate, sustain and project combat-ready airpower in response to evolving operational requirements while strengthening interoperability with joint and allied partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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260729-F-EP621-1088

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron taxi at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2026. As the wing continues integrating the F-35, the aircraft enhances its ability to generate, sustain and project combat-ready airpower in response to evolving operational requirements while strengthening interoperability with joint and allied partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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260729-F-EP621-1229

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron piloted by Col. Oliver Lause, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2026. The flight highlighted the continued integration of the F-35 into the 35th FW's mission, strengthening the wing's ability to generate fifth-generation combat airpower alongside its F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet in support of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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Team Misawa Participates in Aomori Nebuta Festival

U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, right, 35th Fighter Wing commander, shakes hands with Hideki Nishi, Aomori City mayor, in Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 6, 2026. The engagement reinforced the partnership between Misawa Air Base and Aomori City, strengthening community relationships that help sustain the U.S.-Japan alliance and shared commitment to regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)
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