From left, Yoshinori Kohiyama, Misawa City mayor, U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, and Makoto Sasaki, Misawa City vice mayor, pose for a group photo during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025.

35th FW and Misawa City Leadership Bond Through Bowling

From left, Yoshinori Kohiyama, Misawa City mayor, U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, and Makoto Sasaki, Misawa City vice mayor, pose for a group photo during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025. The event strengthened the partnership between Misawa AB and Misawa City leadership, reinforcing the camaraderie that underpins daily operations and regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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A bowling ball knocks over pins during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025.

35th FW and Misawa City Leadership Bond Through Bowling

A bowling ball knocks over pins during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025. The event highlighted the value of the U.S.–Japan partnership by showing the 35th Fighter Wing’s dedication to working alongside its host city toward shared objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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  • From left, Yoshinori Kohiyama, Misawa City mayor, U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, and Makoto Sasaki, Misawa City vice mayor, pose for a group photo during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025.

    35th FW and Misawa City Leadership Bond Through Bowling

    From left, Yoshinori Kohiyama, Misawa City mayor, U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, and Makoto Sasaki, Misawa City vice mayor, pose for a group photo during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025. The event strengthened the partnership between Misawa AB and Misawa City leadership, reinforcing the camaraderie that underpins daily operations and regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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  • A bowling ball knocks over pins during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025.

    35th FW and Misawa City Leadership Bond Through Bowling

    A bowling ball knocks over pins during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025. The event highlighted the value of the U.S.–Japan partnership by showing the 35th Fighter Wing’s dedication to working alongside its host city toward shared objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th FW and Misawa City Leadership Bond Through Bowling

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --  

35th Fighter Wing and Misawa City leadership participated in a friendship bowling event that strengthened the partnership, reinforcing the camaraderie that underpins daily operations and regional stability. 

A participant rolls a bowling ball down a lane during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025.

35th FW and Misawa City Leadership Bond Through Bowling

A participant rolls a bowling ball down a lane during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025. The event strengthened the partnership between Misawa AB and Misawa City leadership by giving participants a relaxed setting to connect outside of official duties, reinforcing cooperation that underpins daily operations and regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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A participant rolls a bowling ball down a lane during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025.

35th FW and Misawa City Leadership Bond Through Bowling

A participant rolls a bowling ball down a lane during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025. The event strengthened the partnership between Misawa AB and Misawa City leadership by giving participants a relaxed setting to connect outside of official duties, reinforcing cooperation that underpins daily operations and regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, signs a bowling pin during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025.

35th FW and Misawa City Leadership Bond Through Bowling

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, signs a bowling pin during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025. The event strengthened camaraderie through friendly competition, enhancing the trust and teamwork that fuels the successful partnership between members of the base and local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, prepares to roll a bowling ball down a lane during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025.

35th FW and Misawa City Leadership Bond Through Bowling

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, prepares to roll a bowling ball down a lane during a friendship bowling event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2025. The event strengthened camaraderie through friendly competition, enhancing the trust and teamwork that fuel successful partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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