U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast, commander of Air Education and Training Command, speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense leadership at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2018. Kwast’s visit increased bilateral coordination for the F-35 Lightning II program as well as reaffirmed AETC’s training and support roles in the region. Kwast also visited several units on base to obtain a better understanding of current operations at MAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)