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35th Fighter Wing Chaplain Exchange

Members assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing Chaplain team host a Chaplain Exchange with off-base Japanese Chaplains at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb 26, 2026. The exchange brought together visiting Japanese interfaith chaplains, alongside a Tohoku University Hospital representative to discuss spiritual care practices and mutual support for their local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Koby Mitchell)
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35th Fighter Wing Commander's Fini-Flight

Tanks filled with water and champagne bottles sit along the flightline after being used to spray U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, after his fini-flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2022. A final flight, or fini-flight, is a USAF tradition, to celebrate one’s last flight with their unit, by spraying champagne, making a toast and dowsing water from a fire truck onto the aircraft and aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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35th Fighter Wing Commander's Fini-Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, thanks colleagues, family, and friends for attending his fini-flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2022. Friedel currently commands a combat-ready F-16CM fighter wing composed of 3,100 personnel and sustains forces and facilities worth over two billion dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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35th Fighter Wing Commander's Fini-Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, gets sprayed with champagne by his daughter after his fini-flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2022. Family and service members across the 35th FW and from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force attended Friedel’s fini-flight to celebrate and show support before his departure from Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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35th Fighter Wing Commander's Fini-Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, celebrates as he is sprayed with water by family and friends after his fini-flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2022. Prior to his current position, Friedel was the 51st FW vice commander at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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35th Fighter Wing Commander's Fini-Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, gets sprayed with water by family and friends after his fini-flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2022. Friedel served in multiple operational squadrons as an F-16 Fighting Falcon mission commander, instructor pilot, weapons instructor pilot and flight evaluator. He has also flown in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Northern Watch, Noble Eagle and Republic of Korea defense obligations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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35th Fighter Wing Commander's Fini-Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, steps out of an F-16 Fighting Falcon cockpit after his fini-flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2022. Friedel received his commission from the U.S. Air Force Academy in May 1996. He earned his pilot wings from Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, in 1998 and has accumulated over 2,500 flight hours throughout his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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35th Fighter Wing Commander's Fini-Flight

Wife and daughter of U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel’s, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, wait as he exits out of an F-16 Fighting Falcon after his fini-flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2022. Friedel is relinquishing command of the 35th FW, June 30, 2022, becoming the Deputy Commander, Fifth Air Force, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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35th Fighter Wing Commander's Fini-Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, holds up the 13th ‘Panther Paw’ and 14th ‘Samurai wood’ Fighter Squadrons’ hand signals during his fini-flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2022. As Friedel nears his departure from Misawa AB, 35th FW personnel took advantage of the opportunity to celebrate his final flight while assigned to the 35th FW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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35th Fighter Wing Commander's Fini-Flight

U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services members hose down Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, while he taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon during his fini-flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2022. A final flight, or fini-flight, is a USAF tradition, to celebrate one’s last flight with their unit, by spraying champagne, making a toast and dowsing water from a fire truck onto the aircraft and aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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35th Fighter Wing commanders fly final flight

Misawa Air Base members await the arrival of Col. Matthew Dana, 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, during his fini-flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2014. Dana was received by base and family members after his final flight at Misawa, which culminated his two years here. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Tong Duong)
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35th Fighter Wing commanders fly final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Dana taxis his F-16 Fighting Falcon under an arch of water streaming from 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire trucks during his fini-flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2014. Hosing of the aircraft during taxi is a tradition said to have originated during World War II and used to commemorate an aviation milestone. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Tong Duong)
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35th Fighter Wing commanders fly final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Dana, 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, leaps from his F-16 Fighting Falcon after his fini-flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2014. This marked Dana’s last flight here as he will soon assume command at the Utah Test and Training Range, part of the 388th Fighter Wing, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Tong Duong)
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35th Fighter Wing commanders fly final flight

Pilots from the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron carry U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Dana, 35 FW vice commander, into the line of fire after his fini-flight, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2014. Carrying on a tradition, family members and friends spray Dana with water after his aviation milestone, his final flight here. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Tong Duong)
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35th Fighter Wing Conducts Bilateral MCA Training

A Japan Air Self-Defense (JASDF) Airman aims his trainer rifle from a Defensive Fighting Position (DFP) during a bilateral Multi-Capable Airman (MCA) course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2024. The MCA course focuses on developing competencies outside of the Airman’s career field, ensuring Airmen are ready for contingencies and can operate with varying levels of capacity and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing Conducts Bilateral MCA Training

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and U.S. Air Force Airmen work together on a flight line repair exercise during a Multi-Capable Airman course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2024. In the event of a contingency, Airmen are trained to quickly repair damaged areas of the flight line, enabling the airfield to continue operating during or after an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing Conducts Bilateral MCA Training

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airmen assemble communication equipment during the capstone event of a Multi-Capable Airman course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2024. The capstone event tested Airmen’s skills as they must perform a variety of tasks without the aid of an instructor to graduate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing Conducts Bilateral MCA Training

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airman and a U.S. Air Force Airman assemble a Small Shelter System during the capstone event of a Multi-Capable Airman course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2024. The five-day training included various activities followed up with a capstone to test the Airmen's capabilities on performing tasks without guidance from the instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing Conducts Bilateral MCA Training

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and U.S. Air Force Airmen assemble a Small Shelter System during the capstone event of a Multi-Capable Airman (MCA) course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2024. The MCA course provides a combination of classroom education and applied learning, with a strong focus on hands-on training to teach Airmen abilities outside of their original career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing Conducts Bilateral MCA Training

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airman operates a forklift during a Multi-Capable Airman course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 7, 2024. Forklift operation was one of multiple trainings offered during the MCA course, allowing Airmen from a variety of career fields within both the U.S. Air Force and JASDF to broaden their skillsets. learn valuable skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
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