Feb. 4, 2026 Maj. Gen. Donald Carpenter visits 35th FW ahead of F-35 Lightning II integration Maj. Gen. Carpenter's visit focused on ensuring the wing is prepared to receive and integrate the F-35 Lightning II, supporting the future fielding of fifth-generation airpower across the Indo-Pacific.
Feb. 3, 2026 Misawa Stages for Transition with F-35 Support Equipment The F-35A Lightning II support equipment arrived beginning Jan. 7, 2026, at Misawa Air Base, marking a key milestone in the installation’s transition to a fifth-generation fighter wing and laying the groundwork for future aircraft operations.
Jan. 30, 2026 Hot pit refuels keep the 35th Fighter Wing mission running The 35th Fighter Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron and 14th Fighter Squadron coordinated a hot pit refuel, ensuring aircrafts can quickly refuel and return to flying in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command operations.
Jan. 28, 2026 Paving the path: 35th LRS plans and integration office PIO synchronizes deployment planning, logistics coordination and readiness data across the wing, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing remains postured to generate combat-ready airpower.
Jan. 22, 2026 Behind the Blueprint: 35th MXG Structural Maintainers at Work Aircraft structural maintainers keep Misawa AB’s aircraft mission ready, ensuring the installation can support airpower operations across the Indo-Pacific.
Jan. 21, 2026 Laughs Take Off as Fluffy Visits Misawa The USO partnered with Comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias to tour and perform a comedy show at Misawa Air Base.
Jan. 16, 2026 Snow removal teams keep Misawa AB flightline mission ready Snowplows remove snow on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026. The work reduces weather-related risk to aircraft and personnel, reinforcing reliable mission execution in a demanding operational environment.