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    F-16 Structural Maintenance and Paint Preparation at Misawa Air Base [Image 7 of 7]

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    F-16 Structural Maintenance and Paint Preparation at Misawa Air Base

    MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, JAPAN

    01.08.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina 

    35th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dalton Stratman, 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, cleans the tail of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 9, 2026. Fighter aircraft coatings protect airframes from corrosion, ultraviolet exposure, and moisture intrusion, helping preserve structural integrity and extend service life in harsh operating environments, enhancing 35th Fighter Wing to maintain mission-ready aircraft required for continuous operational taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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    Date Taken: 01.08.2026
    Date Posted: 02.04.2026 19:10
    Photo ID: 9507105
    VIRIN: 260109-F-NU460-1142
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 9.99 MB
    Location: MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, JP

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