JAPAN
U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, left, 35th Fighter Wing Commander, and U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Kade Forrester, 35th Contracting Squadron acquisition flight commander, finalize a purchase during the end of fiscal year closeout at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2024. 

(Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle, U.S. Air Force)

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, left, 35th Fighter Wing Commander, and U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Kade Forrester, 35th Contracting Squadron acquisition flight commander, finalize a purchase during the end of fiscal year closeout at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2024. The end of fiscal year closeout enabled analysis of financial data, aiding in planning for the upcoming year and allowing the 35th Fighter Wing to set priorities and allocate resources effectively, which supported mission success by ensuring critical capabilities were funded and aligned with operational goals.

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