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.
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.
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.