Components of the 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard, integrated with the 35th Fighter Wing to complete annual training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12-18, 2025.
The 13th Fighter Squadron’s former aircraft are being relocated as part of a $10 billion modernization plan to strengthen the U.S.-Japan Alliance. The implementation of F-35 Lightning IIs in the place of F-16s provides the Misawa Air Base’s joint ground forces freedom from attack and freedom to
U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Hoyt, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, attended a immersion tour, seeing a diverse range of Airmen and shops. Immersion tours allow leadership to connect directly with Airmen and gain a deeper understanding of their roles in sustaining the wing’s combat power.