Japan Air-Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Kenichi Samejima, the 3rd Air Wing commander, shows off his patch at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2018. The 3rd AW has been around for more than 60 years, but they received the first Japanese F-35A in January of this year. Their mission is to protect the safety and security of northern Japan, and they are co-located at Misawa AB along with the Air Force.

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