U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Frank, left, 35th Fighter Wing aviation safety noncommissioned officer, briefs Col. Oliver Lause, 35th FW commander, on the Avian Dissuader during a Wild Weasel Walk-Through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2026. The walkthrough gave wing leadership a firsthand look at how the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard Program combines wildlife monitoring, habitat management and active dispersal techniques to reduce wildlife hazards, prevent aircraft mishaps, protect mission assets and preserve the wing’s ability to sustain flying operations and generate combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)
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