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.

Allied Aces: U.S. and JASDF fighter squadron's unite

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force, 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS), and the 13th Fighter Squadron established each other as sister squadrons during the 301st TFS’s 50th anniversary ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct 14, 2023.

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

For Misawa Airmen, the mission continues

The 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of projecting combat air power and defending the U.S. and Japan moves forward.“Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, our mission continues,” said Maj. David Dubel, the 14th Fighter Squadron director of operations. “This is a difficult yet opportune time for everyone to

Command chief receives familiarization flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, gave Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th FW command chief, a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28.

Wild Weasel maintainers learn joint, multilateral tactics at Red Flag-Alaska 19-1

Maintenance Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, apply their maintenance skills and knowledge during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 4 to 19.

WSEP tests 13th Fighter Squadron weapons capabilities

The 13th Fighter Squadron touched down at JBPH-H to participate in Combat Hammer, an evaluation exercise, which is part of the Air Force’s weapons system evaluation program, from June 11-15.

PACAF demo team performs at Singapore International Airshow 2018

Cope Angel strengthens alliances on mainland Japan

Team Misawa and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members executed exercise Cope Angel 17 side-by-side at Draughon Range and Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, for the first time on the country's mainland.

Misawa F-16s receive system upgrade to boost tactical power

As years pass technology continuously progresses, including the F-16 Fighting Falcon avionics systems, a warfighting computer reaping the benefits of man’s technological advancements.