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First Japanese-built F-35A sets off on its maiden voyage across the Pacific


Escort and Refuel

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 18th Wing refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of South Korea, as it escorts a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 6, 2017. The jet was assembled at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Komaki South F-35 Final Assembly and Check Out facility and set off on its maiden voyage across the Pacific Ocean for final function tests. (Courtesy photo)

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Failure to obey the set forth instruction in reference to smoking outside of designated smoking areas at Misawa Air Base, Japan, is a direct violation of Article 92 and legal reprimand will be implemented. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Stratton)
Cadet 2nd Class Jessica Frederick, an Air Force Academy cadet smiles while suiting up for a working military dog demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2018. This demonstration was one of many the USAFA cadets had the opportunity to take part in during Operation Air Force, a two-week immersion into active duty Air Force life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
Cadet 2nd Class Ben Pagel, an Air Force Academy cadet, runs from a military working dog during a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2018. Before their junior year at the Academy, cadets visit an active duty Air Force base to learn more about the operational Air Force and its career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
Cadet 2nd Class Jessica Fernandez, a United States Air Force Academy cadet, laughs while having a conversation with Capt. Austin Phillips, the 35th Security Forces Squadron operations officer, during a gate tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2018. The cadets toured organizations within the 35th Fighter Wing during Operation Air Force, a two-week program that allows cadets to see active duty Air Force life and the different career fields open to them upon graduation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
Cadet 2nd Class Jessica Frederick, a United States Air Force Academy cadet, examines a weapon on display during a security forces tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2018. This demonstration was one of many the USAFA cadets had the opportunity to take part in during Operation Air Force, a two-week immersion into active duty Air Force life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Bovain, a 35th Security Forces Squadron trainer, speaks to visiting Air Force Academy cadets about daily responsibilities the 35th SFS fulfills during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2018. These future Air Force officers visited Misawa AB as part of an annual program showcasing operational bases around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
Cadet 2nd Class Isaiah Sanders, right, and Cadet 2nd Class Ben Pagel, left, restrain Cadet 2nd Class Jessica Frederick, middle, while being tased during a security forces demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 18, 2018. Before their junior year at the United States Air Force Academy, cadets visit an active duty Air Force base to learn more about the operational Air Force and its career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
Cadet 2nd Class Erica Lee, an Air Force Academy cadet, smiles during her munitions tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2018. Before their junior year, cadets spend two weeks at an operational Air Force base receiving a first-hand experience of various careers offered in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Farhan Howard, a 35th Maintenance Group weapons lead crew member, showcases munitions to visiting United States Air Force Academy cadets at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2018. The cadets visited various squadrons around base as part of Operation Air Force, a two-week visit that allowed the cadets to see career fields available to them upon graduation from the Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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