21 August 2025 35th CES Replaces Aircraft Arresting Systems MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Power production Airmen assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) completed the replacement of Misawa Air Base, Japan’s aircraft arresting systems on Aug. 20, 2025, marking a critical step in sustaining the wing’s ability to launch and recover fighter aircraft...
09 July 2025 51st Fighter Wing enhances readiness through F-16 upgrades OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — A new wave of upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcons arrived at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26-27...
30 May 2025 PACAF F-16 Demo Team conducts final flight after 30 years of enhancing U.S. relations worldwide MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, Japan — U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith slams the engine throttle to maximum, creating 29,000 lbs. of thrust that launches the F-16 Fighting Falcon down the runway at over 150 mph before lifting off and immediately banking hard into a figure eight turn. Low...