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Strategic Studies Group members visit at Misawa AB

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Andrew Schaeffer, 35th Fighter Wing Staff Agency Innovation Cell director, briefs Japan Air Self-Defense Force leaders on 3-D printing techniques during a Chief of Staff of the Air Force Strategic Studies Group tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 3, 2026. The purpose of the visit was to synchronize the 35 FW’s innovation efforts with Department of the Air Force strategic objectives, such as addressing the installation’s ability to generate sorties under attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
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Strategic Studies Group members visit at Misawa AB

U.S. Airmen and Japan Air Self-Defense Force leaders conduct a Chief of Staff of the Air Force Strategic Studies Group tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 3, 2026. The purpose of the visit was to synchronize the 35 FW’s innovation efforts with Department of the Air Force strategic objectives, such as addressing the installation’s ability to generate sorties under attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
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Strategic Studies Group members visit at Misawa AB

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Maj. Gen. Teruaki Fujita, 3rd Air Wing commander, reviews 3D printed products during a Chief of Staff of the Air Force Strategic Studies Group tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 3, 2026. This tour enabled U.S. and Japanese allies to share and enhance mutual knowledge by sharing 35 FW’s Innovation Cell experience with JASDF personnel on 3D-printed products and mission-essential equipment, thereby improving interoperability, operational efficiency and joint capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
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Strategic Studies Group members visit at Misawa AB

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Andrew Schaeffer, 35th Fighter Wing Staff Agency Innovation Cell director, showcases examples of his section’s innovation products to Japan Air Self-Defense Force leaders during a Chief of Staff of the Air Force Strategic Studies Group tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 3, 2026. This visit seeks to bridge the gap between U.S. operational experience and Japan’s nascent posture to counter small unmanned aircraft systems. (U.S.Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)
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35th Fighter Wing Chaplain Exchange

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing Chapel team, and Japanese Chaplains conduct a bilateral chaplain exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb 26th, 2026. The visit highlighted the continued partnership between Misawa Air Base and the surrounding Japanese community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Koby Mitchell)
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35th Fighter Wing Chaplain Exchange

Japanese Priests are shown a rotating-face system used for Catholic, Protestant, and neutral services in the Chapel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb 26th, 2026. The chapel team demonstrated the rotating-face system and explained how it helps transition the worship space to support Catholic, Protestant and neutral services for a diverse community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Koby Mitchell)
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35th Fighter Wing Chaplain Exchange

Yoshiyuki Komukai, Tenrikyo Reverend, discusses differences in military and Japanese Chaplains during a Chaplain Exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb 26th, 2026. Komukai described how Japan’s clinical religious counselors provide interfaith spiritual care, a practice shaped by post-disaster response efforts after March 11, 2011, and supported by formal training programs developed through Tohoku University. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Koby Mitchell)
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35th Fighter Wing Chaplain Exchange

Lt. Col. Eli Dowell, 35th Fighter Wing Chaplain, discusses differences in military and Japanese Chaplains during a Chaplain Exchange at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb 26th, 2026. Dowell compared how U.S. military chaplains provide confidential counseling, commander advice and religious support with Japan’s interfaith, chaplaincy model that expanded following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Koby Mitchell)
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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 FW Airpower Strengthens Indo-Pacific Deterrence

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron take off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2026. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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35th FW Airpower Strengthens Indo-Pacific Deterrence

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2026. The 35th Fighter Wing’s unwavering commitment to readiness and projecting agile combat power reinforces the U.S.-Japan alliance for maintaining peace through strength in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)
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35th Fighter Wing conducts medical readiness during Freedom Shield

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing taxis on the flight line during Freedom Lift as part of Exercise Freedom Shield at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. The airlift scenario occurred during the Freedom Shield exercise in which a C-130J flew from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea to Misawa AB carrying casualty actors to simulate a collaborative aeromedical evacuation conducted by three different Air Force installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing conducts medical readiness during Freedom Shield

A U.S. Air Force 35th Maintenance Squadron Transient Alert Airman stands ready to marshal a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing during Freedom Lift in support of Exercise Freedom Shield at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. Freedom Lift, conducted as part of the Freedom Shield exercise, included a C-130J transporting simulated casualties from the Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea to Misawa Air Base to train rapid patient reception and transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing conducts medical readiness during Freedom Shield

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group transport a casualty actor during Freedom Lift in support of Exercise Freedom Shield at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. Freedom Shield is a combined defensive exercise conducted with the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, with Freedom Lift at Misawa Air Base focusing on aeromedical evacuation training that strengthens allied interoperability and prepares forces to receive, transport, and treat casualties during large-scale emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing conducts medical readiness during Freedom Shield

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group carry a casualty actor to a medical transport during Freedom Lift in support of Exercise Freedom Shield at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. During Freedom Lift, a C-130J transported casualty actors from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea to Misawa Air Base, improving integrated patient movement capabilities that support sustained operations with allied forces during a contingency event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing conducts medical readiness during Freedom Shield

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group load a casualty actor onto a medical transport during Freedom Lift in support of Exercise Freedom Shield at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. As part of Freedom Lift, a C-130 Hercules flew casualty actors from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea to Misawa Air Base, reinforcing coordinated medical response capabilities that enable rapid patient reception and treatment during large-scale emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing conducts medical readiness during Freedom Shield

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group carry a casualty actor out of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing during Freedom Lift in support of Exercise Freedom Shield at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. During Freedom Lift, a C-130J delivered casualty actors from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea to Misawa Air Base, improving allied patient movement coordination that supports sustained operational capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing conducts medical readiness during Freedom Shield

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group carry a casualty actor out of a medical transport during Freedom Lift in support of Exercise Freedom Shield at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. The event highlighted Misawa Air Base’s ability to support large-scale operations, demonstrating seamless coordination with partner units to deliver ready, integrated airpower across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing hosts February open forum Town Hall

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, delivers opening remarks with panel members during a 35th FW open forum town hall at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2026. Regularly scheduled town halls allow all military members and civilians living at Misawa to engage directly with wing leaders, address quality of life concerns, and improve awareness of base-wide policy updates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing hosts February open forum Town Hall

U.S. military and family members attend a 35th Fighter Wing open forum town hall at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2026. The town hall provided service members and families a direct line of communication with leadership, to strengthen transparency and trust between residents and installation leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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