Team Misawa Celebrates Spouse Appreciation Day

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  • By Senior Airman Patrick Boyle
  • 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Misawa Air Base recently hosted a Spouse Appreciation Day event to recognize the and celebrate the vital contributions of military spouses.

Attendees participate in arts and crafts during Spouse Appreciation Day.

Team Misawa Celebrates Spouse Appreciation Day

Attendees participate in arts and crafts during Spouse Appreciation Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 9, 2025. The Spouse Appreciation Day celebration served as a reminder of the 35th Fighter Wing’s enduring commitment to taking care of its people, fostering a culture that values family, service, and mutual respect as foundations of mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Enrique Soriano, 35th Force Support Squadron readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, hands out sandwiches during Spouse Appreciation Day.

Team Misawa Celebrates Spouse Appreciation Day

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Enrique Soriano, 35th Force Support Squadron readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, hands out sandwiches during Spouse Appreciation Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 9, 2025. The event highlighted the critical role military spouses play in sustaining the readiness and resilience of service members, recognizing their constant support behind the scenes of daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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A Spouse Appreciation Day cake sits on a table.

Team Misawa Celebrates Spouse Appreciation Day

A Spouse Appreciation Day cake sits on a table at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 9, 2025. The Spouse Appreciation Day celebration aimed to not only recognize the sacrifices made by spouses but also strengthen family resilience, a key component in maintaining a ready and capable force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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An attendee participates in arts and crafts during Spouse Appreciation Day.

Team Misawa Celebrates Spouse Appreciation Day

An attendee participates in arts and crafts during Spouse Appreciation Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 9, 2025. The Spouse Appreciation Day celebration served as a reminder of the 35th Fighter Wing’s enduring commitment to taking care of its people, fostering a culture that values family, service, and mutual respect as foundations of mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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Musicians perform traditional Japanese music on a koto during Spouse Appreciation Day.

Team Misawa Celebrates Spouse Appreciation Day

Musicians perform traditional Japanese music on a koto during Spouse Appreciation Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 9, 2025. The event highlighted the critical role military spouses play in sustaining the readiness and resilience of service members, recognizing their constant support behind the scenes of daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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