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161111-F-MZ237-092

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2, flies to Hokkaido Port during bilateral exercise Keen Sword 17, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 11, 2016. The fundamental role of U.S. forces in Japan is to deter aggression and maintain peace and security in the region and is an essential component of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Wild Weasel Walk-through: Fire Station #1

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, speaks to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighters during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2022. Leadership thanked the firefighters for the work they do and for being ready to take on dangerous situations. Meininger also gave advice on being prepared as well as an anecdote of his career as a firefighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Wild Weasel Walk-through: Fire Station #1

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Franklin, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department and safety noncommissioned officer in charge, shows Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, the process of getting a fire alarm notification during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2022. The Fire Alarm Control Center (FACC) monitors all the fire alarms on base. Whenever one goes off, an automatic notification is sent, and the FACC will then dispatch firefighters to that location to solve the situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Wild Weasel Walk-through: Fire Station #1

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Franklin, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department health and safety noncommissioned officer in charge, programs a disaster situation on an Advanced Disaster Management System (ADMS) for Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2022. The ADMS is used to practice customizable emergency situations by having firefighters solve them through the system while a moderator monitors and controls the simulation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Wild Weasel Walk-through: Fire Station #1

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, operates an Advanced Disaster Management System (ADMS) during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2022. The ADMS is used to simulate an emergency situation where firefighters can train and practice putting out fires, rescuing civilians, dispatching and more in a controlled safe environment without wasting resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Wild Weasel Walk-through: Fire Station #1

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Travis Keale, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department acting installation fire chief, talks with Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2022. The purpose of the Wild Weasel Walk-through is to spotlight a unit and get to know the team. During the walk-through, leadership saw the resources Airmen and Japanese civilians working in the Fire Station use to complete their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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210820-F-EN010-0013

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, PACAF command chief, present the 2020 Clements McMullen Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance award to 35th Maintenance Group leadership during an all call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2021. The visit showcased how Team Misawa encapsulates PACAF's primary mission of providing ready air and space power, promoting U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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PACAF leaders visit Misawa Air Base 2021

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, PACAF command chief, present the 2020 Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance award to 35th Maintenance Group leadership during an all call while visiting Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2021. The visit showcased how Team Misawa encapsulates PACAF's primary mission of providing ready air and space power to promote U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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PACAF leaders visit Misawa Air Base 2021

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) command chief, addresses Team Misawa during an all call at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2021. The visit showcased how Team Misawa supports PACAF's primary mission of providing ready air and space power to promote U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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PACAF leaders visit Misawa Air Base 2021

Cindy Wilsbach, First Lady of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), learns about challenges spouses face during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2021. Wilsbach has toured many bases in the Indo-Pacific region to hear directly from Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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PACAF leaders visit Misawa Air Base 2021

Cindy Wilsbach, First Lady of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and Dr. Doniel Wolfe, spouse of PACAF command chief, learn about upcoming base renovations during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2021. Wilsbach and Wolfe have toured many bases in the Indo-Pacific region to hear directly from Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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PACAF leaders visit Misawa Air Base 2021

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, addresses Team Misawa during an all call at Misawa Air Force Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2021. The visit showcased how Team Misawa supports PACAF's primary mission of providing ready air and space power to promote U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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PACAF leaders visit Misawa Air Base 2021

Cindy Wilsbach, First Lady of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and Dr. Doniel Wolfe, spouse of PACAF command chief, meet with Airmen at the Grissom Dining Facility during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2021. To better understand what daily life is like for Team Misawa, Wilsbach and Wolfe spoke with local key spouses, met with base health care providers, and toured support facilities like the Child Development Center and base housing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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PACAF leaders visit Misawa Air Base 2021

Cindy Wilsbach, First Lady of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), learns about challenges spouses face during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2021. Wilsbach has toured many bases in the Indo-Pacific region to hear directly from Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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PACAF leaders visit Misawa Air Base 2021

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, PACAF command chief, pose for a photo with members of Team Misawa during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2021. During the visit, the leaders recognized Team Misawa’s contribution to PACAF’s strategic vision and their constant efforts to further PACAF’s goals in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman China Shock)
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PACAF leaders visit Misawa Air Base 2021

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, engages with Airmen from 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, pavements and equipments section, to learn more about operating snow removal machinery used during Misawa’s recent record snowfall during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2021. The tour showcased the spirit of Misawa; from munitions to snow removal, the PACAF team experienced multiple aspects of Misawa’s mission that enables the installation to stay ready to fight.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman China Shock)
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PACAF leaders visit Misawa Air Base 2021

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) command chief, poses with a member of the propulsion flight during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2021. The visit gave PACAF leaders the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of protecting U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region and defend Japan by deterring adversaries. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman China Shock)
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Time to get out

U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Dickins, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and squadron flight safety officer, sits in the cockpit of an F-16 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Established as the 313th Bombardment Squadron during World War II, the 13th FS pioneered the Wild Weasel mission during the Vietnam War. In 1972, the 13th FS adopted a black Asian leopard named Eldridge and became known as the “Panther Pack.” On June 1, 1985, the squadron activated at Misawa Air Base flying for the 432nd and 35th Operations Groups. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Marshal them in

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Juan Humenez, a unit tactical aircraft maintainer, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Tactical aircraft maintenance specialists ensure every component of the aircraft is maintained to the standards. They ensure the aircraft are ready to fly at a moment’s notice so pilots can safely and effectively complete their mission. Even amidst current policy restrictions due to COVID-19, the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of projecting combat air power and defending the U.S. and Japan is still moving forward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Time to go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Greyshock, a 13th Fighter Squadron avionics systems journeyman, speaks into a radio headset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Avionics specialists require attention to detail since proper maintenance can mean the difference between mission success and failure. Part of their job consists of helping make quick fixes to jets to ensure they are available for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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