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  • A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon with its engines on during a forward area refueling point training (FARP) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18, 2020. Without FARP capabilities, U.S. Air Force aircraft are limited to air-to-air refueling and permanently-installed bases for their refueling needs. However, when a fighter squadron has FARP support, options are vastly increased, as any accessible airfield or island can be used to replenish fighters and send them back to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

    Kadena Airmen conduct FARP training, advancing ACE abilities

    14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots teamed up with Kadena Air Base Airmen from the 1st Special Operation Squadron to execute a forward area refueling point (FARP) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18.
  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over a U.S. Navy Boeing EA-18G during a PAC Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. This exercise allows 35th Operations Group intelligence Airmen, and the U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 209 (VAQ-209) to integrate at a classified level. This coordination and sharing of training and operational tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs) is extremely helpful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

    Three airframes, one mission: Misawa PAC Weasel

    Members of the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, the 610th Air Control Flight, U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 209 and Patrol Squadron One, executed Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL at Misawa Air Base, Japan, over Draughon Range, June 19, 2020. The objective of this exercise was to integrate U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force assets to simulate the suppression of enemy air defenses and increase interoperability between the two services. This exercise incorporated a total of 21 aircraft, to include F-16 Fighting Falcons, EA-18G Growlers and a P-8 Poseidon.
  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point. This F-16 belongs to the 14th Fighter Squadron, assigned to Misawa AB in 1994. Their emblem is the Fighting Samurai. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

    For the 35th Fighter Wing, the mission continues

    The 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of projecting combat air power and defending the U.S. and Japan moves forward. “Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, our mission continues,” said Maj. David Dubel, the 14th Fighter Squadron director of operations. “This is a difficult yet opportune time for everyone to prove we can carry on with the mission regardless of the trials that stand before us. We have to proceed to do what we do here to ensure we are ready to answer our nation’s call.”
  • U.S Air Force Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, checks out an F-16 at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. After completing four years of Reserved Officers’ Training Corps, and earning a pilot slot, Impellizzeri attended the 56-week Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, in addition to a specialized F-16 training at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

    PACAF F-16 Demo Team pilot turns childhood dream into reality

    A young Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, grew up observing countless aerial demonstrations in pure “awe” resulting in an undeniable passion for flying.
  • An F-86F Sabre displays both 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron colors on its tail as it sits in Risner Circle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2018. By mid-1953, Fifth Air Force described the aircraft as the most-suitable fighter-bomber during the Korean War. The aircraft didn’t have operating problems and was noted for its stability at high altitudes. The aircraft remains emblazoned today with both 3rd Air Wing and 35th Fighter Wing shields, symbolizing the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    F-86F Sabre: Longstanding symbol of U.S.-Japan alliance

    Risner Circle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, displays the F-86F as a static aircraft today. After the first Combined Air Festival in 1980, the Japanese and American base commanders dedicated an F-86F as a symbol of the U.S.-Japan friendship. The F-86F Sabre began production in 1952, and gained popularity during the Korean War. It displayed a superior
  • U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Shaheed Gillespie, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems repairer, stands on the flight line during exercise RED FLAG Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 12, 2018. Maintainers repaired jets alongside joint and multilateral partners from around the world during RF-A 19-1, affording them opportunities to exchange tactics, operations techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)

    Misawa Airmen brave arctic weather, master RED FLAG-Alaska 19-1

    A sea of green, tan, camo and shades of gray flooded Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, for the ultimate meeting of the minds during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-1, Oct. 4 to 19.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Fugate, left, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, speaks with Staff Sgt. Orin Fitzpatrick, center, a 35th Maintenance Squadron F-16 crew chief, and Tech. Sgt. Michael Zimmermann, right, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit expeditor, during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2018. While the primary focus of the exercise is ally development and cohesion, Team Misawa maintainers found the training to be beneficial to expanding their skill-set due to the fast-paced operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)

    Wild Weasel maintainers learn joint, multilateral tactics at Red Flag-Alaska 19-1

    Maintenance Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, apply their maintenance skills and knowledge during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 4 to 19.
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