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July 10, 2025
U.S., Allies Launch Largest Pacific Air Exercise with REFORPAC 2025

Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), alongside U.S. allies and partners, launched Resolute Force Pacific 2025 (REFORPAC), the largest contingency response exercise ever conducted by the U.S. Air Force in the Indo-Pacific region, July 10, 2025.
July 10, 2025
Rolling In: Airmen Arrive at Misawa in Support of REFORPAC 25

U.S. Air Force Airmen disembark and unload from an E-3 Sentry ahead of their support to exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 9th, 2025. Misawa AB is part of more than 25 locations participating in REFORPAC, which tests how U.S. forces operate across wide
July 9, 2025
Fini Flight: Col. Kenkel’s Final Flyover

The fini flight tradition brings Airmen and family members together to celebrate flight hours, milestones and the enduring spirit of military aviation.
July 8, 2025
Fueling Partnership: 35 FW, JASDF Conduct Refueling Training Ahead Of REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing conduct U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refueling training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members ahead of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Building a shared understanding of maintenance
July 8, 2025
35th Fighter Wing Ready to Conduct Exercise REFORPAC

U.S. Pacific Air Forces, multinational partners, and sister-service partners will conduct exercise Resolute Force Pacific July 10 - August 8, 2025, across several locations throughout the Pacific, including Misawa Air Base, Japan.Throughout Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025, PACAF will conduct
July 7, 2025
Supporting the Surge: 35th FW Enhances Dormitories for REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) installed portable air conditioning units in contingency dormitories for Exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2025. This infrastructure upgrade will support a surge of more than 1,000 inbound
July 3, 2025
Misawa Innovation Lab partners with EOD for Operation Sentinel Samurai

The Innovation Lab at Misawa Air Base is helping Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams across the Indo-Pacific train smarter, faster and cheaper by providing custom 3D-printed training aids for exercise Operation Sentinel Samurai.