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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) leaders pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, center left, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, met with JASDF, Lt. Gen. Chuji Ando, Northern Air Defense Force commander, during his visit to Misawa, where he learned more about how Airmen across the base tackle challenging problems to maintain combat capabilities that ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

Team Misawa members render a farewell salute as U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, departs Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2023. The U.S. Air Force posture in Japan provides a ready and lethal capability that deters adversary aggression, protects the homeland, aids in Japan's defense, and enhances regional peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Antwain Hanks)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Mrs. Charlotte Rupp, pose with Team Misawa members before departing Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2023. During his visit, Rupp emphasized the importance of maintaining alliances in order to enhance security and resources in the region, as well as the importance of resilience and understanding an individual’s purpose. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Antwain Hanks)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Horton, 35th Fighter Wing acting command chief, present Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, a coin during his visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2023. Rupp visited Misawa to learn more about how Airmen across the base tackle challenging problems to maintain combat capabilities that ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Antwain Hanks)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Mrs. Charlotte Rupp, discuss the Exceptional Family Member Program and other medical topics with 35th Medical Group (MDG) members during a visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. During this tour, the Rupps met with Airmen around the wing to discuss some of the quality-of-life enhancements around the base, such as the gym renovations, medical expansion, food pantry, and the helping agencies' relocation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Antwain Hanks)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Col. John Cotton, 35th Medical Group commander, greets Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, during a visit to the medical clinic at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. The 35th Fighter Wing is the host unit at Misawa Air Base -- the northernmost U.S. installation in Japan and the only bilateral, joint-service, civilian-use air base in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Antwain Hanks)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Master St. Santana Brown, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent, briefs Mrs. Charlotte Rupp, spouse of Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, on the challenges and improvements of the housing office during a visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2023. The Rupps have visited many bases in the Indo-Pacific region to hear directly from service members and their families, familiarizing themselves with the people accomplishing the missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joao Marcus Costa)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

Mrs. Charlotte Rupp, spouse of U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, poses for a photo with members of Team Misawa’s spousal and dependent support system during a visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug.7, 2023. During the visit, Mrs. Rupp met with the 35th Medical Group leadership to discuss initiatives to increase the level and quality of care accessible to service members and families here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joao Marcus Costa)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, talks with Airmen during a visit to the liquid natural gas plant at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. During his visit, Rupp toured several facilities around Misawa to gain a better understanding of their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rodriguez)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Sarah K. Rego, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron project manager, briefs Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Forces commander, during a visit to the liquid natural gas plant at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. The U.S. – Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of peace, prosperity, and freedom in the Indo-Pacific region. Rupp recognized members of Team Misawa for their part in upholding this alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rodriguez)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Sarah K. Rego, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron project manager, gives a brief to Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Forces commander, during a visit to the liquid natural gas plant at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. Rupp toured several facilities around Misawa to gain a better understanding of their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rodriguez)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, greets Airmen during a visit to the liquid natural gas plant at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. The liquid natural gas plant burns cleaner than diesel fuel and is projected to reduce nitrogen oxides by 43 percent, carbon dioxide by 25 percent, and sulfur oxides by 100 percent, further reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rodriguez)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

Mrs. Charlotte Rupp, spouse of U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, visits the new playground at the Community Commons during a visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2023. During her visit, Mrs. Rupp discussed recent changes coming to Sollars Elementary, such as the 6th Grade Academy and Universal Preschool Program. The 6th Grade Academy aims to provide a transitional period for sixth graders before they go to middle school, better preparing them for success, while the Universal Preschool Program will open more schooling for preschool-aged kids at Misawa Air Base starting in the 2024-2025 school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joao Marcus Costa)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

Mrs. Charlotte Rupp, spouse of U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, listens to the Community Action Team speak about new base efforts during a visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2023. One of the key stops during the visit for Mrs. Rupp was Misawa Air Base’s Military and Family Readiness Center, where she discussed dependent employment and education opportunities alongside the upcoming helping agencies relocation, aimed to provide Airmen better access to services such as the Chaplain and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joao Marcus Costa)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

Mrs. Charlotte Rupp, second from left, spouse of U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, poses for a photo with members of Team Misawa’s spousal and dependent support system during a visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2023. During the visit, Mrs. Rupp discussed new changes coming to Sollars Elementary, such as the 6th Grade Academy and Universal Preschool Program. The 6th Grade Academy aims to provide a transitional period for sixth graders before they go to middle school, better preparing them for success, while the Universal Preschool Program will open more schooling for preschool-aged kids at Misawa Air Base starting in the 2024-2025 school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joao Marcus Costa)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, talks with 35th Fighter Wing squadron commanders during a luncheon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2023. During his visit, Rupp emphasized the importance of maintaining alliances in order to enhance security and resources in the region, as well as the importance of resilience and understanding an individual’s purpose. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, listens to a mission brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2023. The 35th Fighter Wing is the host unit at Misawa Air Base -- the northernmost U.S. installation in Japan and the only bilateral, joint-service, civilian-use air base in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, briefs Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2023. The mission of the 35th FW is to provide worldwide deployable forces, protect U.S. interests in the Pacific, and defend Japan with sustained forward presence and focused mission support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, laughs with Tech. Sgt. Enrique Soriano, 35th Force Support Squadron Military & Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer, before presenting him with a coin at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. Rupp visited Misawa to learn more about how Airmen across the base tackle challenging problems to maintain combat capabilities that ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Mrs. Charlotte Rupp, pose with members that operate the liquid natural gas plant at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. During this tour, the Rupps met with Airmen around the wing to discuss some of the quality-of-life enhancements around the base, such as the gym renovations, medical expansion, food pantry, and the helping agencies' relocation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Do, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of utilities, leads Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, on a tour of the liquid natural gas plant at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. The liquid natural gas plant burns cleaner than diesel fuel and is projected to reduce nitrogen oxides by 43 percent, carbon dioxide by 25 percent, and sulfur oxides by 100 percent, further reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, Mrs. Charlotte Rupp, and 35th Fighter Wing members attend a briefing regarding the functions of Misawa’s liquid natural gas plant at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. The liquid natural gas plant burns cleaner than diesel fuel and is projected to reduce nitrogen oxides by 43 percent, carbon dioxide by 25 percent, and sulfur oxides by 100 percent, further reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Evan Valdez, 35th Force Support Squadron commander, discusses upcoming improvements to Potter Fitness with Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, center, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. During this tour, the Rupps met with Airmen around the wing to discuss some of the quality-of-life enhancements around the base, such as the gym renovations, medical expansion, food pantry, and the helping agencies' relocation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Sarah Rego, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron project manager, gives a presentation on the functions of Misawa’s liquid natural gas plant at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. The liquid natural gas plant burns cleaner than diesel fuel and is projected to reduce nitrogen oxides by 43 percent, carbon dioxide by 25 percent, and sulfur oxides by 100 percent, further reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

Published Aug. 11, 2023
By 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Mrs. Charlotte Rupp, visited Misawa Air base, Japan, Aug 6-9, 2023. During this tour, the Rupps met with Airmen around the wing to discuss some of the quality-of-life enhancements around the base, such as the gym renovations, medical expansion, food pantry, and the helping agencies' relocation.