Cultivating Bonds
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Chuji Ando, left, Northern Air Defense Force commander, Mr. Shingo Mimura, center, Governor of Aomori Prefecture and 35th Fighter Wing honorary commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, right, 35th Fighter Wing commander discuss the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon during Mr. Mimura’s visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2023. The 35th Fighter Wing puts an essential emphasis on the relationship between the base and the city. Programs like these allow the wing to cultivate established bonds while forging new ones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)