Culinary Showdown: 35th FW Turns Up the Heat

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  • By Airman Hannah Bench
  • 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Culinary Club members cook.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jazmen Davis, 35th Force Support Squadron dining facility manager, talks to Edgren High School culinary club members as they cook for a culinary showdown at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. These events strengthen community engagement, advancing the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of unity, trust and cultural collaboration with allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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Culinary Club members cook.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jazmen Davis, 35th Force Support Squadron dining facility manager, talks to Edgren High School culinary club members as they cook for a culinary showdown at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. These events strengthen community engagement, advancing the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of unity, trust and cultural collaboration with allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Airmen sample hors d'oeuvres.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen sample hors d'oeuvres prepared by U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Force Support Squadron and Edgren High School culinary club members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. Airmen strengthen cultural bonds and enhance collaboration with local communities, where shared culinary experiences foster teamwork and open communication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Culinary Club member places pickled plums onto hors d'oeuvres.

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An Edgren High School culinary club member places pickled plums to finish a plate of hors d'oeuvres during a culinary showdown at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025. The 35th Fighter Wing remains dedicated to building enduring bonds with the Japanese community through shared traditions and collaboration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Culinary Showdown winners and judges pose for a photo with certificates.

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Misawa Air Base leaders who acted as judges pose with the winners of a culinary showdown at Misawa AB, Japan, April 23, 2025. The culinary showdown promotes cultural exchange and strengthens U.S.-Japan relations through teamwork, shared traditions and mutual appreciation, reinforcing key partnerships that contribute to long-term stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Misawa Air Base leaders judge dishes.

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A panel of Misawa Air Base leaders judge dishes during a culinary showdown at Misawa AB, Japan, April 23, 2025. The event brought together Airmen, Sailors, JASDF members and Edgren High School culinary club members in a collaborative environment that fosters community bonds, encourages cross-cultural understanding and enhances interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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