Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William “Mother” Forkner, Air Education and Training Command chief of combat air forces training branch, speaks during a Veterans Day remembrance ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 13, 2025. The 35th Fighter Wing honored Capt. Warren “Reefer” Sneed, former 14th Fighter Squadron assistant weapons officer, whose loss during exercise Keen Sword-01 brought together U.S. and Japan forces in a joint search and recovery effort that strengthened the enduring partnership. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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