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KG26 Press Conference

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, Fifth Air Force commander, addresses the media during the Exercise Kazaguruma Guardian 26 (KG26) press conference at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2026. The conference highlighted the KG26 exercise and how it reflects a unified commitment to interoperability, increasing readiness and ensuring a capable, responsive presence across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

Four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft taxi on the runway during the F-35 first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The permanent stationing of fifth-generation aircraft at Misawa strengthens the wing’s role as a forward-based force prepared to defend Japan and maintain peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft taxi on the flightline during the F-35 first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The arrival of the fifth-generation aircraft marks a significant step in strengthening the 35th Fighter Wing’s combat capability and forward-based readiness in the Indo-Pacific.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II sits parked in front of spectators during the F-35 first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The arrival of the fifth-generation aircraft strengthens the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to generate combat airpower and reinforces regional deterrence in support of peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

Service members, families and community members walk past a parked U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during the F-35 first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The aircraft’s presence at Misawa highlights the wing’s growing ability to project advanced airpower while reinforcing regional deterrence and allied assurance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron taxis out of a hangar during the F-35 first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The arrival of the F-35A enhances Misawa Air Base's ability to rapidly generate combat airpower, advancing the wing's mission to provide lethal and ready forces prepared to defend Japan and ensure peace through strength throughout the Indo-Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron taxis out of a hangar during the F-35 first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The arrival of the F-35A enhances Misawa Air Base's ability to rapidly generate combat airpower, advancing the wing's mission to provide lethal and ready forces prepared to defend Japan and ensure peace through strength throughout the Indo-Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron receives a post flight check during the F-35 first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The arrival of the F-35A enhances Misawa Air Base's ability to rapidly generate combat airpower, advancing the wing's mission to provide lethal and ready forces prepared to defend Japan and ensure peace through strength throughout the Indo-Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

A statue of a panther, the 13th Fighter Squadron (FS) mascot, sits in front of a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th FS during the F-35 first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. Equipped with unmatched levels of survivability and lethality, the F-35A provides joint warfighters with a decisive fifth-generation capability, guaranteeing the U.S. and its allies can maintain air superiority in an evolving and complex threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron (FS) sits in a hangar with the 13th FS logo during the F-35 first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The F-35A Lightning II is equipped with an advanced sensor suite that provides unparalleled situational awareness. By gathering, fusing, and distributing vast amounts of battlefield information, the platform gives operators a distinct tactical advantage over any adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeremy Guinther, 35th Operations Group commander, delivers a speech in front of a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during the F-35 first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The F-35A Lightning II is equipped with an advanced sensor suite that provides unparalleled situational awareness. By gathering, fusing, and distributing vast amounts of battlefield information, the platform gives operators a distinct tactical advantage over any adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron and 13th Fighter Generation Squadron pose for a group photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II during the F-35 first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The F-35A Lightning II is equipped with an advanced sensor suite that provides unparalleled situational awareness. By gathering, fusing, and distributing vast amounts of battlefield information, the platform gives operators a distinct tactical advantage over any adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Widmer, 13th Fighter Squadron commander, taxis an F-35A Lightning II during the F-35 first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The permanent stationing of fifth-generation aircraft at Misawa Air Base significantly bolsters regional deterrence, enhancing the wing’s operational readiness to maintain its effectiveness and decisively respond to any contingency on the world stage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Koby Mitchell)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Capt. Patrick Pearce, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, taxis an F-35A Lightning II during the F-35 first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The permanent stationing of fifth-generation aircraft at Misawa Air Base significantly bolsters regional deterrence, enhancing the wing’s operational readiness to maintain its effectiveness and decisively respond to any contingency on the world stage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Koby Mitchell)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II lands during a first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The introduction of the F-35A ensures the 35th Fighter Wing’s forward position remains the lynchpin of deterrence in the region, building upon its decades-long role as a key player in enabling U.S. forces to secure peace and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The introduction of the F-35A ensures the 35th Fighter Wing’s forward position remains the lynchpin of deterrence in the region, building upon its decades-long role as a key player in enabling U.S. forces to secure peace and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II lands during a first aircraft arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The F-35A Lightning II is equipped with an advanced sensor suite that provides unparalleled situational awareness. By gathering, fusing, and distributing vast amounts of battlefield information, the platform gives operators a distinct tactical advantage over any adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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260312-X-VF463-1001

U.S. Space Force Spc. 4 Bradley West, a wideband transmissions controller assigned to USSF Combat Forces Command's Mission Delta 8, 53rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 2, poses for a photo in front of a U.S. Space Forces - Korea sign during exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 12, 2026. West served as a non-kinetic effects duty officer during FS26, coordinating simulated space operations capabilities for U.S.-ROK forces. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Taller)

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260312-X-VF463-1001

U.S. Space Force Tech. Sgt. James Challman, Space Training and Readiness Command’s non-commissioned officer in charge of the Cadet Space Operations Squadron in the Department of Astronautics, U.S. Air Force Academy, discusses exercise control plans during exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 12, 2026. Challman served as an exercise control specialist during FS26, directing scenarios and adjudicating the effectiveness of simulated actions by exercise participants. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Taller

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Connecting the constellation: Guardians from Space Force field commands unite for exercise Freedom Shield 26

U.S. Space Force Capt. Maximilian Carson, Space Systems Command international affairs program manager, explains Space Force warfighting doctrine to his team during exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 11, 2026. Carson served as the chief of strategy for SPACEFOR-KOR during FS26, leading a team of Guardians in developing and employing Space Force strategic planning in the Korean Theater of Operations. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Taller)

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