Misawa Memorial Day Ceremony 2022

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel (middle), 35th Fighter Wing commander, U.S. Navy Capt. Paul A. Hockran (left), Naval Air Facility Misawa commanding officer, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lieutenant General Chuji Ando (right), Northern Air Defense commander, depart during a Memorial Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2022. This American holiday is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Misawa Memorial Day Ceremony 2022

U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy Honor Guardsmen, present the U.S. Flag to salute during a Memorial Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2022. Memorial Day also provides the opportunity to pay homage to the families that have lost loved ones in service to their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Misawa Memorial Day Ceremony 2022

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, provides closing remarks during a Memorial Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2022. Friedel emphasized the importance of honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice with their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Misawa Memorial Day Ceremony 2022

U.S. Navy Capt. Paul A. Hockran, Naval Air Facility Misawa commanding officer, provides remarks during a Memorial Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2022. Memorial Day serves as an opportunity to honor and celebrate the sacrifices of military members who lost their lives in defense of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Misawa Memorial Day Ceremony 2022

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jonathan Ayers, 35th Fighter Wing chaplain, recites a prayer during a Memorial Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2022. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Misawa Memorial Day Ceremony 2022

U.S. Air Force Airman from the 35th Fighter Wing holds the 35th Fighter Wing guidon in a salute position during a Memorial Day ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2022. Memorial Day provides an opportunity to remember fallen service members, reflect on their courageous sacrifice and display gratitude for the freedom they gave their lives to defend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)

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Misawa Memorial Day Ceremony 2022

Published June 6, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --

Misawa Air Base held a Memorial Day ceremony Friday, May 27th 2022, with leaders from 35th Fighter Wing, Naval Air Facility Misawa and JASDF Maj. General Takahiro Kubota to honor fallen service members.

This day, as we observe a day of remembrance, reflection, and reverence to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we invite you take some time today to remember our fallen and enjoy a safe Memorial Day.