35th Fighter Wing Airmen returning from a deployment walk toward the nearby hangar where family and friends have gathered to welcome them home at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2015. The family members of the returning units support each other during rotational deployments, creating strong bonds between Misawa AB families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 9, 2015. The F-16 was returning from a deployment where it fulfilled Misawa’s mission of providing world-wide deployable forces to protect U.S. interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick S. Ciccarone/Released)

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A Boeing 767 touches down on the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2015. The B-767 transported Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing home following a rotational deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)

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An Airman from the 35th Fighter Wing takes his first steps off a Boeing 767 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, after returning from a deployment Oct. 16, 2015. Airmen from Misawa often deploy worldwide in support of operations requiring the Wild Weasel mission of suppression of enemy air defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)

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Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing are greeted by wing leadership upon arrival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2015. Airmen from Misawa are often deployed worldwide in support of operations requiring the Wild Weasel mission of suppression of enemy air defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)

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An Airman embraces a family member at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2015. Airmen were greeted by spouses, friends, and coworkers upon returning from a deployment supporting worldwide operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

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Families and friends of 35th Fighter Wing Airmen await the return of deployed members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2015. The family members of the returning units support each other during rotational deployments, creating strong bonds between Misawa AB families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing return to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2015. More than 200 Airmen deployed in support of worldwide operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Hernandez-Domitilo/Released)

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A 35th Fighter Wing Airman returning home from deployment pulls a bag behind him after being welcomed home by wing leadership at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2015. Airmen from Misawa are often deployed worldwide in support of operations requiring the Wild Weasel mission of suppression of enemy air defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)

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35th Fighter Wing Airmen return to Misawa

Published Oct. 16, 2015
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR FORCE, Japan -- Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing returned home after a rotational deployment, Oct. 16.

Returning Airmen were greeted by their family, friends and co-workers as they de-boarded the aircraft carrying them. Squadrons from Misawa often deploy worldwide in support of operations requiring the Wild Weasel mission of suppression of enemy air defenses.