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Sept. 5, 2025
137th SOW operates alongside 35th FW at Misawa Air Base

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.
Sept. 4, 2025
A New Era: 13th Fighter Squadron’s F-16 Divestment

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
Sept. 4, 2025
35th FW Deputy Commander Attends Immersion Tour

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.
Sept. 4, 2025
35th FW and 3rd Air Wing Commanders Go On Orientation Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, went on an F-16D Fighting Falcon orientation flight, symbolizing the shared commitment of both nations to maintaining stability and deterrence across the
Sept. 3, 2025
U.S. and Japanese Firefighters Strengthen Long-Standing Partnership in Annual Drill

35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighters trained with the Hachinohe City Fire Department and Naval Air Facility counterparts during an annual fire response drill at the Hachinohe petroleum, oils and lubricants (POL) facility at Hachinohe City, Japan Sept. 3, 2025.
Sept. 1, 2025
Mission-ready medics: mass casualty exercise strengthens 35th FW readiness

Airmen refined critical medical and coordination procedures, keeping Misawa postured to respond swiftly under any conditions.
Aug. 28, 2025
Wild Weasel of the Week: A1C Josue Escobar-Payes

This week’s Wild Weasel of the Week (WWoW) is Airman 1st Class Josue Escobar-Payes, 35th Fighter Wing Staff Agency command post controller