May 21 2026

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Senior Airman Gavin Hameed

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara, right, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) Public Affairs specialist, salutes Col. Paul Davidson, 35th FW commander, during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2026. Davidson recognized Fabara as Wild Weasel of the Week for her high performance within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

May 21 2026

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Senior Airman Gavin Hameed

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Najera, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) command chief, takes a photograph of Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench, 35th FW Public Affairs specialist during a Wild Weasel Walk-through of the 35th FW public affairs unit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2026. During the walkthrough, 35th FW leaders received a firsthand demonstration on how alert photographers respond to crime scenes and investigative scenarios by documenting key details. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

May 21 2026

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Senior Airman Gavin Hameed

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara, Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench, both 35th FW Public Affairs specialists, conduct a simulated alert photo event during a Wild Weasel Walk-through of the 35th FW public affairs unit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2026. During the walkthrough, Fabara and Bench demonstrated how alert photographers respond to crime scenes and investigative scenarios by documenting key details. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

May 21 2026

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Senior Airman Gavin Hameed

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, looks through the viewfinder of a camera equipped with a night vision adapter during a Wild Weasel Walk-through of the 35th FW Public Affairs unit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2026. The walk-through highlighted equipment and capabilities used by the unit to capture imagery in low-light conditions in support of operational documentation in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed) (This image was altered to simulate white phosphorus night vision)

May 21 2026

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Senior Airman Gavin Hameed

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara, left, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) Public Affairs specialist, briefs Col. Paul Davidson, 35th FW commander, about equipment she uses during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2026. Walk-throughs provide 35th FW leaders with a firsthand look at unit operations, capabilities, and mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

May 21 2026

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Senior Airman Gavin Hameed

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara, left, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) Public Affairs (PA) specialist, briefs Col. Paul Davidson, 35th FW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Najera, right, 35th FW command chief, about her roles in the PA mission during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2026. Public Affairs provides trusted counsel to leaders to build, maintain, and strengthen Airman morale and readiness, enhances public trust and support, and enables theater commanders to achieve global influence and deterrence messaging strategies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gavin Hameed)

Jun 23 2025

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Airman Hannah Bench

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Johnson, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, loosens a bolt to remove a used F-16 brake pad at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. He was selected as Wild Weasel of the Week for leading maintenance efforts that earned a zero-discrepancy quality assurance inspection during exercise BALIKATAN 2025, supporting the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission to maintain agile and reliable combat airpower beyond its home base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

Jun 23 2025

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Airman Hannah Bench

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Johnson, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, explains the steps to changing an F-16 brake pad to U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2025. He was selected as Wild Weasel of the Week for identifying and correcting four major aircraft discrepancies during exercise BALIKATAN 2025, preventing a potential in-flight emergency and sustaining the 35th Fighter Wing’s readiness to project combat airpower across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

Jan 27 2025

Town Hall Jan. 22, 2025

Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle

Participants of the Town Hall listen and engage with leadership on Jan. 22, 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The Town Hall was initiated by the Misawa Air Base leadership to promote transparency, improve communication, and address community concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

Jan 27 2025

Town Hall Jan. 22, 2025

Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle

Participants of the Town Hall listen and engage with leadership on Jan. 22, 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The Town Hall was initiated by the Misawa Air Base leadership to promote transparency, improve communication, and address community concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

Jan 27 2025

Town Hall Jan. 22, 2025

Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle

Participants of the Town Hall listen and engage with leadership on Jan. 22, 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The Town Hall was initiated by the Misawa Air Base leadership to promote transparency, improve communication, and address community concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

Jan 27 2025

Town Hall Jan. 22, 2025

Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle

Participants of the Town Hall listen and engage with leadership on Jan. 22, 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The Town Hall was initiated by the Misawa Air Base leadership to promote transparency, improve communication, and address community concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

Jan 27 2025

Town Hall Jan. 22, 2025

Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle

Participants of the Town Hall listen and engage with leadership on Jan. 22, 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The Town Hall was initiated by the Misawa Air Base leadership to promote transparency, improve communication, and address community concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

Jan 27 2025

Town Hall Jan. 22, 2025

Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle

Participants of the Town Hall listen and engage with leadership on Jan. 22, 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The Town Hall was initiated by the Misawa Air Base leadership to promote transparency, improve communication, and address community concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

Jan 27 2025

Town Hall Jan. 22, 2025

Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle

Participants of the Town Hall listen and engage with leadership on Jan. 22, 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The Town Hall was initiated by the Misawa Air Base leadership to promote transparency, improve communication, and address community concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

May 01 2024

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Master Sgt. David Carbajal

Senior Airman Jennifer Scobie, 35th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Group Equipment journeyman, poses in front of aircraft maintenance equipment April 22, 2024, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. At 10 months old, Scobie was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia but, with a bone marrow transplant, recovered from the disease joined the Air Force shortly after graduating high school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. David W. Carbajal)

Apr 23 2024

Changing Spaces: A Proud Legacy

Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell

U.S. Army 22nd Space Company command team leads the attendees of a deactivation ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2024. The deactivation of the Army company marks the end of the Army permanent party assigned to Misawa Air Base, ending their 16-year-long mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

Apr 23 2024

Changing Spaces: A Proud Legacy

Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell

U.S. Army Captain Gideon Bernthal, 22nd Space Company commander, gives a final address during a deactivation ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2024. With the departure of the 22nd Space Company, Misawa Air Base now officially relies on the 5th Space Warning Squadron Detachment 4 to maintain and excel at the Joint Terminal Ground Station mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

Apr 23 2024

Changing Spaces: A Proud Legacy

Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell

The 22nd Space Company command team folds the company guidon during a deactivation ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2024. The U.S. Space Force Space Warning Squadron Detachment 4 was activated on October 25th, 2023, and has since worked with the 22nd Space Company on training the next generation of Guardians to take over the 22nd Space Company’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

Apr 23 2024

Changing Spaces: A Proud Legacy

Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell

U.S. Army Cpl. Anthony Nanthasene, 22nd Space Company Soldier, stands with flowers to present to the family of the departing commander at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2024. The 22nd Space Company, 1st Space Battalion, held a deactivation ceremony, officially transferring full command of the Joint Terminal Ground Station (JTAGS) mission to the U.S. Space Force 5th Space Warning Squadron Detachment 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

Mar 11 2024

Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony 2024

Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell

Chief Master Sergeants of Misawa Air Base pose for a group photo during the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2024. The event highlights the newest chief master sergeant selects accomplishments and acknowledges their ability to attain a position within the top one percent of the U.S. Air Force enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

Mar 11 2024

Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony 2024

Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell

Lit candles sit above U.S. Air Force enlisted ranks during a Chief Recognition Ceremony Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2024. Each candle is lit by a member of the respective rank to represent the climb to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, the highest rank in the enlisted tier of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

Mar 11 2024

Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony 2024

Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Henry McRoberts III, 35th Maintenance Squadron armament flight chief, is given a recognition plaque during a Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2024. McRoberts is the focal point for operation readiness, certification, and qualification for personnel responsible for off-equipment maintenance on weapons systems supporting the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

Mar 11 2024

Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony 2024

Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Randal Hernandez, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron superintendent, is given a recognition plaque during a Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2024. Hernandez provides strategic guidance on all matters concerning materiel management operations, manning, health, welfare, and combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

Mar 11 2024

Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony 2024

Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Hawkins, 35th Maintenance Group ammo production section chief, is given a recognition plaque during a Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2024. Hawkin’s efforts ensure the 35th Fighter Wing can execute strategic deterrence and combat support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

Mar 11 2024

Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony 2024

Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Troy Grant, 35th Communication Squadron Cyber Space Operations superintendent, is given a recognition plaque during a Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2024. Grant overseas installation operations and maintenance for the communication infrastructures that support the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

Mar 11 2024

Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony 2024

Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Gerard Joseph De Leon, 35th Maintenance Group Staff senior enlisted leader, is given a recognition plaque during a Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2024. De Leon oversees the Maintenance Operations Center which provides 24/7 support to flight line operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

Mar 11 2024

Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony 2024

Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Samuel Alonzo, 35th Maintenance Group wing weapons manager, is given a recognition plaque during a Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2024. Alonzo is the senior wing advisor and subject matter expert for all armament-related matters in the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

Mar 11 2024

Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony 2024

Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Leon Calloway, United States Forces Japan (USFJ) senior enlisted leader, gives a speech during a Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2024. Calloway is a key advisor to the USFJ Commander for managing bilateral security issues, overseeing joint and bilateral exercises, and administering the Status of Forces Agreement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

Mar 11 2024

Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony 2024

Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Reed, Saber Team lead, leads the Saber team during a Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2024. The saber team forms an archway of sabers over the red carpet as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)