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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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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Joel Carey, 5th Air Force incoming commander, Lt Gen Stephen Jost, outgoing commander, and Lt Gen Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, render a salute during the national anthem during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. 5 AF's commander separation is designed to enable more flexible joint and bilateral operations with the JASDF. This shift to a more distributed and resilient posture will enhance the alliance's ability to deter threats and respond to crises together. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson)

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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, 5th Air Force incoming commander, speaks to Airmen and attendees during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. This momentous change to the 5AF structure demonstrates the Department’s commitment to Japan and maintaining the security and stability in DoD’s priority theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, 5th Air Force incoming commander, and Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, outgoing 5th Air Force commander stand during the 5AF change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. This momentous change to the 5AF structure demonstrates the Department’s commitment to Japan and maintaining the security and stability in DoD’s priority theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, presents the guidon to Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, 5th Air Force incoming commander, during the 5AF change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. This momentous change to the 5AF structure demonstrates the Department’s commitment to Japan and maintaining the security and stability in DoD’s priority theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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5th Air Force Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan commander and outgoing 5th Air Force commander, relinquishes the guidon to Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, during the 5AF change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 24, 2026. The separation of 5AF will strengthen the command-and-control framework to enable seamless coordination of operations and capabilities, allowing for greater interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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