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May 21, 2025
Pacific Air Forces commander highlights readiness during 35th Fighter Wing tour

The visit highlighted the 35th Fighter Wing's contributions to PACAF's mission through modernization, precision and empowered Airmen.
May 5, 2025
8 AF leadership meets with JASDF, visits 35 FW

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, center, commander Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center, views the flightline during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025. Leaders engaged directly with Airmen to better understand Bomber Task Force operations and
Nov. 24, 2020
Kadena Airmen conduct FARP training, advancing ACE abilities

14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots teamed up with Kadena Air Base Airmen from the 1st Special Operation Squadron to execute a forward area refueling point (FARP) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 18.
July 7, 2020
Three airframes, one mission: Misawa Pacific Weasel

Members of the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, the 610th Air Control Flight, U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 209 and Patrol Squadron One, executed Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL at Misawa Air Base, Japan, over Draughon Range, June 19, 2020.The objective of this exercise was to integrate U.S. Navy and
June 29, 2019
35th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen ensure F-16 pilots safety

Six 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) technicians from Misawa Air Base, Japan, forward deployed the mobile aircraft arresting system (MAAS) in support of Cope West 19 at the Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 17, 2019.
May 17, 2019
Misawa Air Base recognized by DoD for Suicide Prevention

Misawa Air Base, Japan was recognized for a second year in a row as the top Air Force installation during Suicide Prevention Month, at a ceremony in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, in Arlington, Virginia, May 15.
Feb. 13, 2019
U.S., Japanese leaders discuss Misawa bilateral programs

U.S. and Japanese military leaders from Misawa Air Base met with Misawa City officials during the annual Community Relations Advisory Council meeting on Feb. 5 at the Misawa International Center to discuss programs that will promote the community and build bilateral relations.
April 17, 2018
Friendship on display: Misawa Airmen celebrate 31st Japan Day

Japan Day takes place April 14 at the Tohoku Enlisted Club to foster and maintain good relations between American and Japanese citizen of Misawa through cross-cultural activities.
Aug. 25, 2017
Washington to Misawa first transpacific flight

Delegates from Wenatchee Valley, Washington, visited Misawa Air Base and City during an annual cultural exchange tour Aug. 22-27, following in the footsteps of their ancestors who made the first non-stop transpacific flight from Misawa City, Japan, to Wenatchee, Washington, in 1931.
July 20, 2016
Rapid mobility: Misawa fighter squadrons deploy during mass movement

During a mass movement starting July 12 and spanning roughly a week, more than 500 Airmen from across Misawa Air Base departed for exercises Cope Taufan 16 and Pitch Black.

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