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Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Stafford, 25th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, left, and Lt. Col. Justin Ledvina, 25th FS director of operations, pose for a photo during the Ninja Mustang training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2024. Ninja Mustang is a training event within the Ninja Draggin series, where 51st FW Airmen relocate to collaborate with units across the Pacific. This initiative enhances the lethality and coordination of units within the pacific theater. During the training event, the two aircraft from the 25th Fighter Squadron successfully relocated to a different portion of the pacific area of responsibility, and to effectively delivered 12,000 lbs of simulated munitions to their targets.

Osan 51 FW trains lethality at Misawa AB during Ninja Mustang

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Stafford, 25th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, left, and Lt. Col. Justin Ledvina, 25th FS director of operations, pose for a photo during the Ninja Mustang training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2024.

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 36th FGS APG enables the mission during Ninja Mustang

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.

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