Strengthening the Alliance: F-16 Fam Flight

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Keita Funakura, Northern Air Defense Force commander, dons flight equipment before a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2026. The familiarization flight was conducted as part of Funakura's farewell visit before departing for his next assignment and highlighted the enduring partnership between JASDF and the USAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara
VIRIN: 260727-F-UR015-1019.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

VR 24-120mm f/4G

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

6400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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