Strengthening the Alliance: F-16 Fam Flight

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Keita Funakura, Northern Air Defense Force commander, smiles after receiving a unit patch before a USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2026. The familiarization flight marked Funakura's farewell to the 35th Fighter Wing and highlighted the enduring alliance and shared commitment to regional security between the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara
VIRIN: 260727-F-UR015-1060.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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VR 24-120mm f/4G

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10

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1/125

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6400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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