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35 Fighter Wing pilots conduct flight operations to sustain readiness
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35th Fighter Wing June 1, 2026
Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther
35th Fighter Wing June 1, 2026
U.S. Air Force Col. Paul “Voodoo” Davidson, right, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, and Capt. Kinser “Hawc” Newkirk, 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, receive a pre-flight briefing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2026. Pre-flight briefings help pilots prepare for flight operations by reviewing mission objectives, safety procedures and current operating conditions, supporting the safe and effective execution of the 35th FW mission. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther/U.S. Air Force)
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Flight operations and training sorties help maintain pilot proficiency and ensure the 35th FW remains prepared to defend U.S. allies throughout the Pacific Theater.