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  • F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

    F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026, marking the beginning of the squadron’s transition to fifth-generation airpower and the permanent stationing of the Joint Force’s most advanced tactical aircraft in Northern Japan.

  • A New Era: 13th Fighter Squadron’s F-16 Divestment

    The 13th Fighter Squadron’s former aircraft are being relocated as part of a $10 billion modernization plan to strengthen the U.S.-Japan Alliance. The implementation of F-35 Lightning IIs in the place of F-16s provides the Misawa Air Base’s joint ground forces freedom from attack and freedom to

  • 35th FW and 3rd Air Wing Commanders Go On Orientation Flight

    U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, went on an F-16D Fighting Falcon orientation flight, symbolizing the shared commitment of both nations to maintaining stability and deterrence across the

  • Egress: The Quickest Way Out

    Egress specialists ensure ejection systems remain functional, directly supporting aircraft readiness and reducing the risk of mission failure due to equipment malfunctions.