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The U.S, Thailand, and Singapore Launch 25th COPE Tiger Exercise

U. S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kalle Hougaard, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief performs a pre-flight inspection during COPE Tiger 2019 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 11, 2019. COPE Tiger is an annual multilateral aerial exercise aimed at improving combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force, and U.S. Air Force, while concurrently enhancing the three nations' military relations.

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35th Fighter Wing strengthens U.S., Japan alliance during Tsuiki ATR

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing from Misawa Air Base, Japan, move light carts to the flightline at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. Approximately 85 Airmen and six F-16 Fighting Falcons flew to Tsuiki to participate in an aviation training relocation with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

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Weapons System Evaluation Program Tests 13th Fighter Squadron Weapons Capabilities

Misawa Air Base Airmen with the 13th Fighter Squadron pose for a photo at joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 18, 2018. The 13th Fighter Squadron and AMXS participated in Combat Hammer, which is a part of the Air Force's weapons system evaluation program. Combat Hammer gave pilots and maintainers an oppertunity to train with live munitions, they don't usually get to handle.

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Weapons System Evaluation Program Tests 13th Fighter Squadron Weapons Capabilities

A 13th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, taxis in a F-16 Fighting Falcon at joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 18, 2018. The 13th Fighter Squadron and AMXS participated in Combat Hammer, which is a part of the Air Force's weapons system evaluation program. Combat Hammer gave pilots and maintainers an oppertunity to train with live munitions, they don't usually get to handle

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RQ-4 Global Hawks arrive at Misawa AB

An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 69th Reconnaissance Group, Detachment 1, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2018, for a temporary intra-theater deployment. The movement increases operations for Global Hawks during months of inclement weather endured at Andersen, such as typhoons and other scenarios which have the potential to hinder readiness.The Andersen-based RQ-4s were deployed to Yokota AB, Japan, in 2017 and to Misawa AB in 2014 and 2015 for similar reasons. The United States continues to deploy its most advanced capabilities to Japan, including the Global Hawk, as part of the commitment to the security and stability of Japan.

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F-35A sits on Misawa AB flightline

The first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A sits on the flightline while an F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during the F-35A’s arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2018. In the upcoming Japanese fiscal year, nine more aircraft will join this one to incept the first fifth-generation fighter squadron as part of the JASDF’s 3rd Air Wing.

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Sister services exchange Growler, Viper familiarization flights

(From left) U.S. Navy Lt Cdr. Erik Halvorson, an Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 EA-18 Growler pilot, and U.S. Air Force Capt. James Broncheau, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, disembark a Growler after a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2018. The familiarization flight gave the opportunity for each pilot to experience the capabilities and responsibilities of each aircraft, while enhancing the understanding of each jet’s role in different missions.

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Night flying enhances aircraft maintenance unit's readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyler Record, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon panel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2017. Ever couple of months Airmen who typucally work day shift, switch to nights in order to gain the neccessary experience for optimal combat readiness.

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A pilots gear

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rosendo Garcia, right, a 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, shows U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, the U.S. Pacific Command senior enlisted leader, left, a cold weather uniform pilots wear during winter training as part of his two-day visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 21, 2017. Spadaro visited various units across Misawa, including the 35th Security Forces Squadron, 35th Maintenance Group, and the 35th Medical Group, seeing first hand Misawa’s mission capabilities.

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Stronger together

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Spadaro, the U.S. Pacific Command senior enlisted leader, coins Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chief Warrant Officer Hirotakn Sasaki, command chief of Northern Aircraft Control and Warning Wing, during a two-day visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 20, 2017. Spadaro’s visit served as an opportunity to meet with JASDF 3rd Air Wing leadership and engage with the Koku-Jiei-Tai junior enlisted, reaffirming the alliance between the two countries.

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Low crawl struggle

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dennis Kim, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Drake low crawl through an obstacle during the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2017. The MWD handlers wore individual protective equipment, a M4 carbine, and a ruck sack with water and veterinarian medical supplies weighing around 55 pounds throughout the competition.

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Panthers, Samurais relocate for VIGILANT ACE 18

An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 13th Fighter Squadron taxis to a hardened aircraft shelter prior to the start of VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. VIGILANT ACE 18 is an annual flying exercise encompassing more than 12,000 personnel on the Korean Peninsula and will be executed Dec. 4 through 8. More than 280 Airmen and 18 F-16s from the 35th Fighter Wing are currently participating in the exercise, further developing readiness and interoperability within the Indo-Asia- Pacific region.

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CP leads the way

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s fly in formation during an aviation training relocation over Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2017. Throughout the duration of the exercise, both teams of pilots conducted 27 sorties focusing on specialized training consisting of bilateral basic fighting maneuvers, air combat maneuvers, defensive counter air and suppression of enemy air defense.

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RAT ensures bilateral training relocation kicks-off without delay

Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 25, 2017. The Tsuiki Air Base aviation training relocation focuses on training in different geographical locations and cultural environments, while strengthening U.S. and Japan interoperability and combat readiness. This is the first ATR located at Tsuiki AB since 2010.

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Vipers, Growlers integrate, enhance joint SEAD readiness

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, taxi and take off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2017. In addition to the 12 F-16s, U.S. Navy EA-18Gs pilots, assigned to the “Garudas” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, flew with the 13 and 14th Fighter Squadron, to enhance readiness and understanding of how the two airframes operate hand-in-hand during real-world missions. The VAQ-134 is currently deployed to Misawa AB from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, as part of a six-month Theater Security Package, which is designed to enhance regional security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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Armament Airmen locked, loaded during Beverly Sunrise 17-07

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Squadron weapons flight carry an AGM-84 D Harpoon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2017. The missile is designed to provide day, night, and adverse weather precision strikes against targets.

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Rainfall maneuver

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Blue Impulse assigned to the 4th Air Wing, 11th Squadron from Matsushima Air Base, Japan perform a rainfall maneuver during the Pacific Partners Air Festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2017. The rainfall consists of five Kawasaki T-4 planes that descend vertically and bloom in their own respective directions. This is an acrobatic flight that shows smoke trails spreading out in five different directions. T-4 is a middle class training aircraft used as an auxiliary aircraft in basic operational training and combat air wings in the JASDF.

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Bilateral emergency exercise

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force first responders tend to simulated injured personnel after a mock aircraft crash at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. The exercise channeled bilateral emergency response procedures among the USAF and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, potentially occurring during the upcoming air show on Sept. 10.

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Team Misawa leans on Japan Air Self-Defense Force to provide eyes through the skies

Japan Air Self-Defense Force member Taira Nakatsu, an air traffic controller with the ATC squdron, looks through binoculars as an aircraft approached Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2017. The tower is responsible for all operations of flight and ground movement, ensuring safety at all times.

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Bilateral airfield lighting duo guides pilots home

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David McLemore, right, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician apprentice, removes part of a sign while Japanese National Sawagami Kenichi, left, a 35th CES airfield light team member, holds the top-housing at Misawa Air Base, Aug. 23, 2017. McLemore and Kenichi repaired two burnt out lightbulbs as part of a broken lighting list given to the lighting team by airfield management. Airfield management conducts a nightly inspection, writing discrepancies down and repairing problems as well as scouring the runway for any other lighting issues.

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