A day in command: Misawa Mayor serves as Wing Commander for a Day

Misawa City Mayor Yoshinori Kohiyama and his wife, Junko Kohiyama, pose for a group photo with U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, his wife, Megan Davidson, and members of the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department during a Wing Commander for a Day tradition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The visit highlighted the fire department's mission to provide emergency response and fire protection in support of the 35th FW and the Misawa community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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A day in command: Misawa Mayor serves as Wing Commander for a Day

Misawa City Mayor Yoshinori Kohiyama participates in a hydraulic rescue tool demonstration during a Wing Commander for a Day tradition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The demonstration highlighted the training and equipment the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department relies on to respond to a wide range of emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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A day in command: Misawa Mayor serves as Wing Commander for a Day

Misawa City Mayor Yoshinori Kohiyama signs official paperwork during a Wing Commander for a Day tradition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. As part of the tradition, Mayor Kohiyama took part in select responsibilities of the 35th Fighter Wing commander, offering a firsthand look at the wing's leadership role. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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A day in command: Misawa Mayor serves as Wing Commander for a Day

Misawa City Mayor Yoshinori Kohiyama and his wife, Junko Kohiyama, pose for a photo with U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and his wife, Megan Davidson, during a Wing Commander for a Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The leadership tradition strengthens the enduring relationship between Misawa Air Base and the City of Misawa by fostering mutual understanding and cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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A day in command: Misawa Mayor serves as Wing Commander for a Day

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, right, greets Misawa City Mayor Yoshinori Kohiyama upon his arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The visit marked a Wing Commander for a Day tradition, providing Mayor Kohiyama with the opportunity to experience the mission of the 35th FW firsthand while strengthening the longstanding partnership between Misawa Air Base and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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A day in command: Misawa Mayor serves as Wing Commander for a Day

Published July 13, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther
35th Fighter Wing

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --

The visit marked a Wing Commander for a Day tradition, providing Mayor Kohiyama with the opportunity to experience the mission of the 35th FW firsthand while strengthening the longstanding partnership between Misawa Air Base and the local community.