3rd Air Wing commander visits the 35th Fighter Wing, advancing U.S.-Japan alliance

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A mission brief outlines the 35th Fighter Wing’s capabilities during an immersion tour for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 3rd Air Wing commander.

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A mission brief outlines the 35th Fighter Wing’s capabilities during an immersion tour for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 3rd Air Wing commander at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2026. The immersion tour showcased the 35th FW’s medical and mission support capabilities to strengthen interoperability and mutual understanding between U.S. Airmen and JASDF airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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A mission brief outlines the 35th Fighter Wing’s capabilities during an immersion tour for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 3rd Air Wing commander.

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A mission brief outlines the 35th Fighter Wing’s capabilities during an immersion tour for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 3rd Air Wing commander at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2026. The immersion tour showcased the 35th FW’s medical and mission support capabilities to strengthen interoperability and mutual understanding between U.S. Airmen and JASDF airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Hellberg, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team member, demonstrates a grenade training aid to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teru Tomikawa, 3rd Air Wing (AW) commander.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Hellberg, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team member, demonstrates a grenade training aid to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teru Tomikawa, 3rd Air Wing (AW) commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2026. The visit showcased the Airmen and capabilities that safeguard the installation, care for the force, respond to emergencies and sustain essential operations, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing remains ready to defend Japan and U.S. interests in the Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teru Tomikawa, center, 3rd Air Wing commander, listens to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) mission brief.

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teru Tomikawa, center, 3rd Air Wing commander, listens to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) mission brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2026. The immersion highlighted the integrated capabilities of the 35th Medical Group and 35th Mission Support Group Airmen whose daily efforts protect personnel, maintain a secure installation and sustain the combat readiness of the 35th FW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teru Tomikawa, 3rd Air Wing (AW) commander, visits the 35th Medical Group.

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teru Tomikawa, 3rd Air Wing (AW) commander, visits the 35th Medical Group at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2026. The tour introduced Tomikawa to the organizations that enable the 35th Fighter Wing to generate combat capability, fostering a shared understanding of each force’s roles and responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teru Tomikawa, right, 3rd Air Wing (AW) commander, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Mathew Brox, 35th Security Forces Squadron commander, discusses unit interoperability.

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teru Tomikawa, right, 3rd Air Wing (AW) commander, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Mathew Brox, 35th Security Forces Squadron commander, discusses unit interoperability at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2026. The immersion tour showcased how the 35th Fighter Wing integrates healthcare, force protection, emergency response and fuels operations, strengthening interoperability through increased understanding of force capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Goddard, right, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of fuel knowledge operations, demonstrates how to use a fueling hose to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teru Tomikawa, 3rd Air Wing (AW) commander.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Goddard, right, 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of fuel knowledge operations, demonstrates how to use a fueling hose to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teru Tomikawa, 3rd Air Wing (AW) commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2026. The visit provided Tomikawa with a broader understanding of the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission, supporting interoperability through familiarization with the wing’s operational and support capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teru Tomikawa, 3rd Air Wing (AW) commander, operates a hose line during a 35th Fighter Wing (FW) immersion tour.

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Teru Tomikawa, 3rd Air Wing (AW) commander, operates a hose line during a 35th Fighter Wing (FW) immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2026. The tour provided the 3rd AW commander with a closer look at the Airmen responsible for protecting the installation, delivering medical care, responding to emergencies and supplying fuel, capabilities that enable the 35th FW to rapidly respond to any threats to U.S. interests in the Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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The tour provided the 3rd AW commander with a closer look at the Airmen responsible for protecting the installation, delivering medical care, responding to emergencies and supplying fuel, capabilities that enable the 35th FW to rapidly respond to any threats to U.S. interests in the Pacific Theater.