U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sergio Sanchez, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron electrical and environmental technician, reads instructions from technical orders during the Ninja Mustang training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2024. Ninja Mustang allows the 51st FW to develop the lethality and readiness of its Airmen in the event of strategic relocation to deter potential threats. The event involved participation from the 51st Fighter Wing and the 13th Fighter Squadron, to test the operational capabilities of the 51st FW after relocating to other bases within the pacific. 

Osan Air Base

Misawa Air Base

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