35th FW and JASDF Leaders Gather for Thanksgiving Meal at Misawa

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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Hoyt, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) deputy commander, serves food during the Thanksgiving Holiday Meal

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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Hoyt, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) deputy commander, serves food during the Thanksgiving Holiday Meal at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 27, 2025. By serving the holiday meal in person, 35th FW and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing leaders used the tradition as a way to give thanks and to give back to the Airmen and families who support the mission every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Hoyt, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) deputy commander, serves food during the Thanksgiving Holiday Meal

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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Hoyt, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) deputy commander, serves food during the Thanksgiving Holiday Meal at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 27, 2025. By serving the holiday meal in person, 35th FW and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing leaders used the tradition as a way to give thanks and to give back to the Airmen and families who support the mission every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, cuts a piece of turkey during the Thanksgiving Holiday Meal.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, cuts a piece of turkey during the Thanksgiving Holiday Meal at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 27, 2025. The event brought together leaders from the 35th FW and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing to serve food to Airmen and families, strengthening the shared culture and partnership that define life at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Najera, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, serves food during the Thanksgiving Holiday Meal.

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Najera, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, serves food during the Thanksgiving Holiday Meal at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 27, 2025. The event brought together leaders from the 35th FW and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing to serve food to Airmen and families, strengthening the shared culture and partnership that define life at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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35th Fighter Wing (FW) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 3rd Air Wing leaders pose for a photo during the Thanksgiving Holiday Meal.

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35th Fighter Wing (FW) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 3rd Air Wing leaders pose for a photo during the Thanksgiving Holiday Meal at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 27, 2025. The joint participation of the 35th FW and JASDF 3rd Air Wing leaders highlighted the enduring partnership at Misawa and the shared traditions that strengthen the base’s culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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A “Happy Thanksgiving” sign is displayed during the Thanksgiving Holiday Meal.

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A “Happy Thanksgiving” sign is displayed during the Thanksgiving Holiday Meal at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 27, 2025. The joint participation of the 35th Fighter Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing leaders highlighted the enduring partnership at Misawa and the shared traditions that strengthen the base’s culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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Cupcakes sit on a table during the Thanksgiving Holiday Meal.

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Cupcakes sit on a table during the Thanksgiving Holiday Meal at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 27, 2025. By serving the holiday meal in person, 35th Fighter Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing leaders used the tradition as a way to give thanks and to give back to the Airmen and families who support the mission every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)

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