Exercise Sprint 26-2: 35th FW Ensures Readiness with Winter Weather F-16 Takeoffs

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) taxis to the flightline during Exercise Sprint 26-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026. Winter takeoffs validate the 35th FW’s ability to generate combat airpower in austere conditions, supporting a forward-postured force capable of responding rapidly across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Patrick Boyle
VIRIN: 260114-F-EP621-1096.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 7

LENS

NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/2500

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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