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  • Bushido Fitness grand opening ensures fit-to-fight readiness

    Misawa community members celebrate the grand opening of the Bushido Fitness Center at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 10, 2026. The facility adds new workout space for the installation and helps preserve fitness access while renovations continue at the Potter Fitness Center.

  • Kazaguruma Guardian 26

    Air Force leaders from the United States, Japan and the Netherlands gathered at Misawa Air Base for Exercise Kazaguruma Guardian 26, highlighting the strength of trilateral partnerships and a shared commitment to peace through strength in the Indo-Pacific region.

  • F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

    F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026, marking the beginning of the squadron’s transition to fifth-generation airpower and the permanent stationing of the Joint Force’s most advanced tactical aircraft in Northern Japan.

  • Fitness access remains mission-focused during Potter renovation

    Beginning March 30, 2026 the 35th Force Support Squadron (FSS) will partially close the Potter Fitness Center main gym for major renovations, disperse equipment across the installation, and ensure fitness standards and mission readiness can be met by all personnel assigned to Misawa.

  • 35th Fighter Wing Chaplain Exchange

    Members assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing Chaplain team hosted a Chaplain Exchange with off-base Japanese Chaplains at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb 26, 2026. The exchange brought together visiting Japanese interfaith chaplains, alongside a Tohoku University Hospital representative to discuss