Photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa | 35th Fighter Wing | 06.10.2021
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas A. Austin, center, 610th Air Control Flight commander, accepts applause during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2021. The 610th ACF functions as an air defense liaison to Japan’s Northern Air Defense Force and provides U.S. command and control for daily operations utilizing the Japan Air Defense Ground Environment system. During......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa | 35th Fighter Wing | 06.10.2021
U.S. Air Force Col. Jared J. Hutchinson, 35th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Douglas A. Austin, as Austin takes command of the 610th Air Control Flight, during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2021. Austin previously served as the Director of Operations for the 35th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class......
Photo by Sgt. Raquel Birk | 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade | 11.03.2020
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William H. Ballard, 610th Air Control Flight commander, poses with a "C" hand signal for camel, to hail their unit heritage and tradition. The hand sign represents constantly working to perfect the unit's craft of tactical command and control, while advocating for the capabilities they bring to the fight, standing their ground when required, and providing a constant,......
Photo by Airman China Shock | 35th Fighter Wing | 06.18.2020
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over a U.S. Navy EA-18G during a PACIFIC WEASEL exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. This exercise allowed the 35th Operations Group and the U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 209 (VAQ-209) to integrate and enhance interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)...
Photo by Airman China Shock | 35th Fighter Wing | 06.18.2020
Five U.S. Navy EA-18Gs sit on the flightline during a PACIFIC WEASEL exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. The objective of this exercise was to integrate U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force assets to simulate the suppression of enemy air defenses and increase interoperability between the two services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)...
Photo by Airman China Shock | 35th Fighter Wing | 06.18.2020
Eight U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flightline during a PACIFIC WEASEL exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. Wild Weasel pilots use exercises like PAC WEASEL to sharpen their tactical air capabilities and F-16 maneuverability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)...
Photo by Airman China Shock | 35th Fighter Wing | 06.18.2020
A U.S. Navy EA-18G takes off down the runway during a PACIFIC WEASEL exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. The objective of this exercise was to integrate U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force assets to simulate the suppression of enemy air defenses and increase interoperability between the two services. This exercise incorporated a total of 21 aircraft, to include F-16 Fighting Falcons,......
Photo by Airman China Shock | 35th Fighter Wing | 06.18.2020
A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon taxis down the runway during a PACIFIC WEASEL exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 19, 2020. This exercise consisted of escorting the strikers into the target area in order to drop inert munitions while “taking out” the opposing forces. The pilots used PAC WEASEL as an opportunity to learn from one another, understanding how each service operates at the......
