35th Fighter Wing reinforces U.S.-Japan partnership in Aomori

Aomori Prefecture Gov. Sōichirō Miyashita, left, and U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 35th Fighter Wing commander, right, exchange business cards during an introductory office call in Aomori City, Japan, Aug. 19, 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity to establish rapport with Aomori prefecture leaders and reinforced the host-nation relationships that support Misawa’s enduring presence and operational effectiveness, strengthening the alliance foundation required to maintain credible deterrence and preserve peace in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Gavin Hameed
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