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U.S. Air Force Lt. General Stephen Jost, right, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, speaks to a crowd of officers and senior noncommissioned officers during a mentorship briefing.

35th FW Welcomes USFJ Commander Lt. Gen. Jost

U.S. Air Force Lt. General Stephen Jost, right, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, speaks to a crowd of officers and senior noncommissioned officers during a mentorship briefing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2025. The mentorship briefing emphasized the importance of combat readiness and the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to integrate with joint and allied forces across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, left, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, is greeted by Col. Paul Davidson, center, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Najera, 35th FW command chief, for a mentorship briefing

35th FW Welcomes USFJ Commander Lt. Gen. Jost

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, left, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, is greeted by Col. Paul Davidson, center, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Najera, 35th FW command chief, for a mentorship briefing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2025. The briefing delivered strategic guidance to align the 35th Fighter Wing with evolving Indo-Pacific priorities and highlighted the wing’s role in strengthening regional stability and deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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  • U.S. Air Force Lt. General Stephen Jost, right, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, speaks to a crowd of officers and senior noncommissioned officers during a mentorship briefing.

    35th FW Welcomes USFJ Commander Lt. Gen. Jost

    U.S. Air Force Lt. General Stephen Jost, right, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, speaks to a crowd of officers and senior noncommissioned officers during a mentorship briefing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2025. The mentorship briefing emphasized the importance of combat readiness and the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to integrate with joint and allied forces across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, left, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, is greeted by Col. Paul Davidson, center, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Najera, 35th FW command chief, for a mentorship briefing

    35th FW Welcomes USFJ Commander Lt. Gen. Jost

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, left, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, is greeted by Col. Paul Davidson, center, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Najera, 35th FW command chief, for a mentorship briefing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2025. The briefing delivered strategic guidance to align the 35th Fighter Wing with evolving Indo-Pacific priorities and highlighted the wing’s role in strengthening regional stability and deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW Welcomes USFJ Commander Lt. Gen. Jost

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --  

U.S. Air Force Lt. General Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, held a mentorship briefing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2025. The briefing delivered strategic guidance to align the 35th Fighter Wing with evolving Indo-Pacific priorities and highlighted the wing’s role in strengthening regional stability and deterrence.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Evan Dicks, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron engineer flight commander, asks Lt. General Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, a question during a mentorship briefing.

35th FW Welcomes USFJ Commander Lt. Gen. Jost

U.S. Air Force Maj. Evan Dicks, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron engineer flight commander, asks Lt. General Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, a question during a mentorship briefing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2025. The mentorship briefing emphasized the importance of combat readiness and the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to integrate with joint and allied forces across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Evan Dicks, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron engineer flight commander, asks Lt. General Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, a question during a mentorship briefing.

35th FW Welcomes USFJ Commander Lt. Gen. Jost

U.S. Air Force Maj. Evan Dicks, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron engineer flight commander, asks Lt. General Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, a question during a mentorship briefing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2025. The mentorship briefing emphasized the importance of combat readiness and the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to integrate with joint and allied forces across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. General Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, speaks to a crowd of officers and senior noncommissioned officers during a mentorship briefing.

35th FW Welcomes USFJ Commander Lt. Gen. Jost

U.S. Air Force Lt. General Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, speaks to a crowd of officers and senior noncommissioned officers during a mentorship briefing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2025. The mentorship briefing delivered strategic guidance to align the 35th Fighter Wing with evolving Indo-Pacific priorities and highlights its role in strengthening regional stability and deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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Attendees listen to U.S. Air Force Lt. General Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, speak during a mentorship briefing.

35th FW Welcomes USFJ Commander Lt. Gen. Jost

Attendees listen to U.S. Air Force Lt. General Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, speak during a mentorship briefing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2025. The briefing addressed upcoming changes in force posture and security dynamics, ensuring leaders are prepared to adapt to an evolving operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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