Ribbon cutting ceremony launches F-35 era at Misawa Air Base

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) take photos during a flyover performed by U.S. Air Force F-35 Lighting IIs and an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 24, 2026. The flyover marked a key milestone in the wing’s transition to fifth-generation airpower, demonstrating the integration of legacy and next-generation capabilities. This transition enhances the 35th FW’s ability to generate combat airpower and reinforces deterrence within the Indo-Pacific area of operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Andre Medina
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NIKON Z 7

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