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Fueling Partnership: 35 FW, JASDF Conduct Refueling Training Ahead Of REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gavin Blume, 35th Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, familiarizes Japan Air Self-Defense Force members with a USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon ahead of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Building a shared understanding of maintenance capabilities enhances interoperability, driving mission success and regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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Fueling Partnership: 35 FW, JASDF Conduct Refueling Training Ahead Of REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tadayoshi Kiriyama, center, 35th Maintenance Squadron, aerospace ground equipment journeyman, briefs Japan Air Self-Defense Force members on U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refueling procedures ahead of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Training with allies improves the bilateral mission goals of the exercise, ensuring a rapid and effective combined response to any threat in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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Fueling Partnership: 35 FW, JASDF Conduct Refueling Training Ahead Of REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tadayoshi Kiriyama, 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, translates for Japan Air Self-Defense Force members during training to prepare for exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Bilateral partnership enables unparalleled results in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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Fueling Partnership: 35 FW, JASDF Conduct Refueling Training Ahead Of REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tadayoshi Kiriyama, center, 35th Maintenance Squadron, aerospace ground equipment specialist, showcases a pantograph to Japan Air Self-Defense Force members ahead of exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. REFORPAC 2025, the largest contingency response exercise ever conducted by the USAF in the Pacific, demonstrates how working alongside allies and partners enhances our ability to respond effectively to challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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Fueling Partnership: 35 FW, JASDF Conduct Refueling Training Ahead Of REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) escort Japan Air Self-Defense Force members to a hangar for training ahead of exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. The training provided familiarization with the U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and demonstrated how the USAF conducts refueling operations. Working and training with other nations improves the collective capability to provide support during real-world contingencies across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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35th FW conducts bilateral fuels exercise with JASDF partners

Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 3rd Air Wing stand ready beside a JASDF F-35 Lightning II during a fuels interoperability demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. The JASDF F-35A Lightning II is a fifth-generation, multirole stealth fighter designed for advanced air superiority and strike missions, enhancing Japan’s defensive capabilities and interoperability with allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW conducts bilateral fuels exercise with JASDF partners

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight and 13th Fighter Generation Squadron stand ready beside a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon during a fuels interoperability demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. The U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multirole fighter aircraft known for its agility and versatility in air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, serving as a key asset in the 35th Fighter Wing’s operations at Misawa Air Base and contributing to regional stability and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW conducts bilateral fuels exercise with JASDF partners

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) member assigned to the 3rd Air Wing stands beside a JASDF F-35 Lightning II during a fuels interoperability demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. U.S. Air Force and JASDF personnel showcased coordination through cross-platform refueling operations, reinforcing their ability to operate as an integrated force during real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW conducts bilateral fuels exercise with JASDF partners

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) fuels specialists assigned to the 3rd Air Wing refuels a JASDF Lightning II during a refueling interoperability demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. The demonstration at Misawa Air Base strengthened operational readiness between U.S. Air Force and JASDF units, ensuring both forces can sustain joint air operations in contested environments across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW conducts bilateral fuels exercise with JASDF partners

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) members assigned to the 3rd Air Wing refuel a JASDF Lightning II during a refueling interoperability demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. Regular fuels training ensures uninterrupted support for sortie generation, enabling both U.S. and Japan forces to maintain continuous air presence and rapid response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW conducts bilateral fuels exercise with JASDF partners

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Loren, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, refuels a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon during a refueling interoperability demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. Regular fuels training ensures uninterrupted support for sortie generation, enabling both U.S. and Japan forces to maintain continuous air presence and rapid response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW conducts bilateral fuels exercise with JASDF partners

Members of the 13th Fighter Generation Squadron and 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron stand beside members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing during a refueling interoperability demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. The demonstration underscored the enduring partnership between U.S. and Japanese service members, highlighting shared capabilities that enhance collective defense and mobility throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW conducts bilateral fuels exercise with JASDF partners

Members of the 13th Fighter Generation Squadron and 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron stand beside members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing for a group photo during a refueling interoperability demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. The demonstration underscored the enduring partnership between the United States and Japan, highlighting shared capabilities that enhance collective defense and mobility throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW conducts bilateral fuels exercise with JASDF partners

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 13th Fighter Generation Squadron wears a patch given to him by a member of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 3rd Air Wing during a refueling interoperability demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. U.S. Airmen and JASDF personnel worked side-by-side during the refueling exercise, building trust, technical understanding, and friendships that strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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A participant of Sakura Olympics 2025 throws a frisbee to his teammate in a game of ultimate frisbee at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2025. Events like this foster cross-cultural understanding, a critical element in the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to conduct joint operations effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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A participant of Sakura Olympics 2025 prepares to pitch a ball in a game of softball at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. These team-based competitions promoted joint cohesion and enhanced the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to operate alongside its Japanese counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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A participant of Sakura Olympics 2025 throws a frisbee over his back in a game of ultimate frisbee at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2025. The event promoted the physical readiness and collaboration critical to advancing the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of sustained combat capability and allied integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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Participants of Sakura Olympics 2025 compete in a game of ultimate frisbee at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2025. The event enhances unit cohesion and reinforces the 35th Fighter Wing’s commitment to operating seamlessly with allied forces in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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Participants of Sakura Olympics 2025 compete in a game of ultimate frisbee at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2025. The friendly competition fostered teamwork, strengthened bilateral relationships, supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission to build joint readiness across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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A participant of Sakura Olympics 2025 bats a ball in a game of softball at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 28, 2025. The event strengthened partner-nation relationships, a key element in maintaining 35th Fighter Wing readiness and joint mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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