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July 9, 2025
Fini Flight: Col. Kenkel’s Final Flyover

The fini flight tradition brings Airmen and family members together to celebrate flight hours, milestones and the enduring spirit of military aviation.
July 8, 2025
Fueling Partnership: 35 FW, JASDF Conduct Refueling Training Ahead Of REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing conduct U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refueling training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members ahead of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2025. Building a shared understanding of maintenance
July 8, 2025
35th Fighter Wing Ready to Conduct Exercise REFORPAC

U.S. Pacific Air Forces, multinational partners, and sister-service partners will conduct exercise Resolute Force Pacific July 10 - August 8, 2025, across several locations throughout the Pacific, including Misawa Air Base, Japan.Throughout Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025, PACAF will conduct
July 7, 2025
Supporting the Surge: 35th FW Enhances Dormitories for REFORPAC 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) installed portable air conditioning units in contingency dormitories for Exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2025. This infrastructure upgrade will support a surge of more than 1,000 inbound
July 3, 2025
Misawa Innovation Lab partners with EOD for Operation Sentinel Samurai

The Innovation Lab at Misawa Air Base is helping Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams across the Indo-Pacific train smarter, faster and cheaper by providing custom 3D-printed training aids for exercise Operation Sentinel Samurai.
July 2, 2025
Fighting Fires, Forging Leaders: The Story of Senior Master Sgt. Roger Halle

Many have heard the title “fire chief,” but few fully understand the scope of responsibility it carries. Charged with ensuring the safety of entire installations, fire chiefs lead Airmen who risk their lives safeguarding life, infrastructure and mission-critical equipment. The role demands not only
June 27, 2025
Grissom DFAC powers up to fuel the force for REFORPAC 2025

As the largest Pacific Air Forces exercise surges toward execution, the Grissom Dining Facility (DFAC) at Misawa Air Base is rising to meet the moment—preparing to serve more than 1,000 additional service members daily during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) in June, 2025.