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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, left, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, as he steps off a C-12 Huron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Air Force leadership engagement during the senior leader visit underscored the 35th FW’s critical role in sustaining deterrence and operational readiness across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, left, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, speaks with Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, in front of a C-12 Huron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. The engagement reinforced strategic focus on the 35th FW’s role in delivering credible, combat-ready airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, stands by as Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, arrives in a C-12 Huron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. The visit reinforced senior leader alignment with the 35th FW, strengthening deterrence, readiness and integrated airpower operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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Thank you for your service

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, coins Staff Sgt. David Hinojosa, a 35th Communications Squadron cyber transport technician, for his contributions during COPE Tiger 19 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 22, 2019. Hinojosa was the first Misawa Air Base Airman to successfully operate a communications fly away kit at a temporary duty location, streamlining the communication abilities of forward-deployed members. A CFK is a networking system providing simultaneous access to secure voice, video and data resources for one convergence and three secure networks via satellite. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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A moment with his team

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Hinojosa, a 35th Communications Squadron cyber transport technician, and fellow COPE Tiger 2019 participants pause for a photo at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 21, 2019. Hinojosa was the first Misawa Air Base Airman to successfully operate a communications fly away kit at a temporary duty location, streamlining the communication abilities of forward-deployed members. A CFK is a networking system providing simultaneous access to secure voice, video and data resources for one convergence and three secure networks via satellite. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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This button right here

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, left, a 35th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialist, explains how to use GPS tools to Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, right, during his visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. SERE frequently briefs and explains all survival equipment to F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, ensuring their survival in case of an in-flight emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Thumbs up

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, left, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, gives a ‘thumbs up’ to Staff Sgt. Allen Lebo, right, the assistant NCO-in-charge, and Tech. Sgt. Travis Tillman, center, the equipment NCO-in-charge, both with the 14th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. AFE tested Schneider’s helmet and mask, survival vest and anti-exposure suit to ensure he could safely perform all in-flight maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Ice melt transfer

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, uses a crane to lift ice melt to a truck while Senior Airman Samuel Hooper, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment journeyman, spectates at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. During his visit to Misawa, Schneider was able to see first-hand how Airmen accomplish their unit’s day-to-day mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Happy faces

U.S. Air Force members from the 35th Fighter Wing pause for a photo with Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, during his visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. Schneider visited the base for the first time as the USFJ and 5AF commander, in order to familiarize himself with unit’s mission and capabilities from across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Engine Power

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, left, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, and Col. Kristopher Struve, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, pause for a photo during an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine test at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. The Hush House allows maintainers to test and inspect jet engines before returning them to the flightline. During testing, the engine can produce about 29,000 pounds of thrust and burn more than 2,000 gallons of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Time to take flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, left, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, salutes to Airman 1st Class Christopher Morales, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, as he leaves for flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2019. As a part of a local area orientation, the flight included a tour around the airspace and showcased the flying operations process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Lt. Gen. Schneider gets in F-16 Fighting Falcon

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, climbs into an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2019. Schneider visited Misawa Air Base for the first time as the USFJ and 5AF commander in order to familiarize himself with the unit’s mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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STEP it up

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, reviews weather during a pre-flight brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2019. During his visit, the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons gave him a tour of the airspace Team Misawa uses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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First speech as commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher W. Struve, 35th Fighter Wing commander, addresses Team Misawa for the first time as commander during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2018. Prior to arriving at Misawa, Struve served as the 8th Operations Group commander at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Passing of guidon

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Todd A. Doizer, Fifth Air Force vice commander, left, and Col. Kristopher W. Struve, 35th Fighter Wing commander, right, pause for a photo during the passing of the guidon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2018. The guidon symbolizes the relinquishment of command from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Filling the room with music

The Northern Air Defense Force Band plays during the 35th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2016. The ceremony was held to formally showcase the transfer of wing leadership from U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe to Col. Kristopher W. Struve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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18-ship F-16 Fighting Falcon elephant walk

During Beverly Sunrise 17-07, an annual wing-wide readiness exercise planned months in advance, 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron, line the runway during an elephant walk at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2017. BS 17-07 is a simulated deployment to test the readiness of the 35th Fighter Wing. The exercise assesses the 35th FW's ability to meet deployment and wartime taskings to better prepare for real-world scenarios throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Getting in line

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Lord, 35th Operations Support Squadron commander, relays information during an 18-ship F-16 Fighting Falcons elephant walk at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2017. Exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07 is an annual wing-wide readiness exercise planned months in advance to test the readiness of the 35th Fighter Wing. The exercise assesses the 35th FW's ability to meet deployment and wartime taskings to better prepare for real-world scenarios throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Setting sights on high

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Leading Airman Ikumi Aomatsu, a Shariki Sub Base Patriot missile operator, inspects Patriot interceptor missiles during a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. The Patriot systems used by the Japan Air Self Defense Force defend against incoming ballistic missiles and other threats using a 320 kg missile traveling more than 5,000 kph. The Patriot system was first deployed by U.S. forces in the mid-1980s, and subsequently underwent series of modifications and improvements utilizing new technology to deliver unsurpassed air defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Show captain

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Kazumasa Kuriki, a Shariki Sub Base a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training show commander, supervises a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. The demonstration showcased the JASDF’s, also known as Kouku-Jieitai, ability to rapidly execute and bilaterally coordinate complex operations across U.S. bases in Japan. Through various exercises, the U.S. and Japan continue identifying new bilateral missions, strengthening the interoperability of bilateral forces and reinforcing stability and cooperation in new and emerging domains like space and cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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