Strength in Action: Misawa Hosts First Strongest 100

Participants compete in a rowing challenge during the first Misawa’s Strongest 100 competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2026. The competition challenged participants through a series of physical events designed to test strength, endurance and resilience while promoting the physical readiness necessary to meet joint and bilateral mission demands for the U.S. Forces Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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Strength in Action: Misawa Hosts First Strongest 100

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Coriolan, 35th Security Forces Squadron response force member, applies chalk to his hands before competing in a challenge during Misawa’s Strongest 100 competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2026. The competition pushed participants beyond their everyday fitness routines, testing the strength, endurance and resilience essential to maintaining a physically fit force ready to defend Japan from adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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Strength in Action: Misawa Hosts First Strongest 100

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alberto Rosendo-Diaz, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, competes in a medicine ball hold during Misawa’s Strongest 100 competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2026. The event provided Airmen an opportunity to challenge themselves outside their daily duties while fostering a culture of fitness that contributes to a stronger, more capable force ready to support and execute Misawa’s Wild Weasel mission throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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Strength in Action: Misawa Hosts First Strongest 100

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alberto Rosendo-Diaz, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, pushes a weighted sled during Misawa’s Strongest 100 competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2026. Physically demanding challenges provided participants an opportunity to test their limits and build the strength and stamina needed to perform effectively in demanding operational environments throughout the Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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Strength in Action: Misawa Hosts First Strongest 100

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Coriolan, 35th Security Forces Squadron response force member, and military spouse Samantha Willenbrok perform weighted walking lunges during Misawa’s Strongest 100 competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2026. The event brought Airmen, families and members of Team Misawa together through friendly competition, strengthening connections that contribute to a supportive and resilient joint and bilateral military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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Strength in Action: Misawa Hosts First Strongest 100

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Jeffrey, 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, Staff Sgt. Alberto Rosendo-Diaz, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and military spouse Samantha Willenbrok compete in a rope climb during Misawa’s Strongest 100 competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2026. The event brought members of the Misawa Air Base community together through challenging competition, fostering camaraderie and a shared commitment to fitness that supports a ready and connected joint and bilateral military community responsible for defending Japan from adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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Strength in Action: Misawa Hosts First Strongest 100

Published Aug. 26, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther
35th Fighter Wing

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --

The event brought members of the Misawa Air Base community together through challenging competition, fostering camaraderie and a shared commitment to fitness that supports a ready and connected joint and bilateral military community responsible for defending Japan from adversaries.