U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Jack Briest, Wings of Blue parachute team member, prepares for a jump during Misawa Air Fest 2024 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2024. Air Fest allows U.S. and Japanese forces to demonstrate their technology, aircraft, and strategic abilities. For both nations, it’s a way to exhibit advancements in aviation, military prowess, and readiness to respond to regional and global threats. 

Misawa Air Base

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