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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, holds up the Wild Weasel hand sign before his final, or fini, flight in a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Fini flights serve as symbolic farewells honoring a pilot’s service, sacrifice and time in the skies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, prepares to take off for his final, or fini, flight in a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Fini flights blend military ritual with personal tribute, highlighting the end of a flying chapter through long-held Air Force customs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, touches an American flag after his final, or fini, flight in a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. A staple of Air Force flying culture, fini flights recognize aviators with one final ceremonial sortie before they hang up the helmet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, is bound with duct tape by fellow pilots assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing during his final, or fini, flight celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Both personal and professional, the fini flight tradition brings together teammates to honor a pilot’s lasting impact on the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, cuts the duct tape holding U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th FW deputy commander, to the wing of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during his final, or fini, flight celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. As a symbol of respect and closure, fini flights recognize years of dedication, flight hours and operational service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, poses for a group photo with his final, or fini, flight celebration attendees at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. The fini flight tradition brings Airmen and family members together to celebrate flight hours, milestones and the enduring spirit of military aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cameron Harris, 35th Force Support Squadron food service technician, assists a customer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2025. Food service Airmen enable mission readiness by managing inventory, operating bulk-cooking equipment, ensuring food safety, and aligning meal service with unit operations to keep Airmen fueled and focused during Indo-Pacific missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jasmine Russell, 35th Force Support Squadron food service operations manager, briefs dining facility personnel on manning expectations for Exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2025. The food service team is prepared to support an increase of almost 1,000 daily diners, reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to sustain combat operations during high-intensity contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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A “Go for Green” dining facility infographic decoration sits on a table for Airmen to read at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2025. The Grissom Dining Facility sustains the 35th Fighter Wing’s combat readiness by fueling Airmen with mission-focused nutrition through the “Go for Green” initiative, which emphasizes color-coded labels, performance-boosting food choices, and education to promote optimal health and energy for operational success across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Johnson, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, loosens a bolt to remove a used F-16 brake pad at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. He was selected as Wild Weasel of the Week for leading maintenance efforts that earned a zero-discrepancy quality assurance inspection during exercise BALIKATAN 2025, supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission to maintain agile and reliable combat airpower beyond its home base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Johnson, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, explains the steps to changing an F-16 brake pad to U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. He was selected as Wild Weasel of the Week for identifying and correcting four major aircraft discrepancies during exercise BALIKATAN 2025, preventing a potential in-flight emergency and sustaining the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to project combat airpower across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, right, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, and Senior Airman Derek Johnson, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, unfastens a wheel from an F-16 during a brake pad change at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. Crew chiefs’ expertise in aircraft maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and communication with maintenance and operations teams ensures the 35th Fighter Wing remains ready to respond swiftly to global contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, left, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, briefs Airmen on the schedule for the Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. Through this weekly tradition, the 35th Fighter Wing command team stays connected to the frontline efforts that enable air superiority across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, right, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Johnson, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, removes a bolt from a used brake pad at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. Crew chiefs perform detailed inspections, troubleshoot complex systems, replace critical components, and manage maintenance documentation to keep 35th Fighter Wing F-16s mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Johnson, right, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, inserts a new F-16 brake pad with the help of U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, during a Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. Through this weekly tradition, the 35th Fighter Wing command team stays connected to the frontline efforts that enable air superiority across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, left, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, and Senior Airman Derek Johnson, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, inspect the wheel of an F-16 during a brake pad change at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. From brake pad changes to flightline inspections, crew chiefs enable the 35th Fighter Wing to generate combat airpower and remain forward-ready in support of Indo-Pacific stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Leah Stafford, left, 35th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) weather forecaster, works with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Tait, left, 35th OSS weather operations and planning noncommissioned officer in charge, to analyze radar and satellite imagery data at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2025. By issuing terminal aerodrome forecasts, lightning watches, and flight-level hazard reports, weather forecasters ensure safe and efficient flight operations essential to projecting airpower and maintaining the 35th Fighter Wing’s combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Tait, left, 35th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) weather operations and planning noncommissioned officer in charge, assists U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Leah Stafford, 35th OSS weather forecaster, with creating the mission execution forecast for the day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2025. Weather forecasters analyze satellite imagery, radar data, and upper-air soundings to provide real-time updates that protect pilots and aircraft, enabling the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to generate sorties and sustain combat operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Tait, 35th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) weather operations and planning noncommissioned officer in charge, delegates mission duties for the day to weather forecasters at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2025. Meteorologists synchronize with airfield management and flying squadrons to deliver aviation weather intelligence, a key factor in sustaining the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to launch and recover aircraft under any atmospheric conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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Team Misawa celebrates American Day 2025

American and Japanese families gather near Misawa Air Base during American Day 2025 at Misawa, Japan, Jun 15, 2025. The annual event brought together U.S. and Japanese communities to celebrate American culture and to build stronger bonds among allied defense partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)
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