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35th Fighter Wing holds Memorial Day retreat

Veterans and U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) stand in formation during a Memorial Day retreat ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2026. The ceremony served to honor the fallen across generations, reinforcing the 35th FW’s duty to uphold their legacy through unity, sacrifice and mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing holds Memorial Day retreat

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, left, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, and Col. Bryan Wong, 35th Maintenance Group commander, participate in a Memorial Day retreat ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2026. Honoring those who gave their lives in every conflict, the ceremony linked the 35th FW to a proud warrior heritage and a future built on mission excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing holds Memorial Day retreat

A wreath sits next to flags and flowers during a Memorial Day retreat ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2026. Honoring those who gave their lives in every conflict, the ceremony linked the 35th Fighter Wing to a proud warrior heritage and a future built on mission excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing holds Memorial Day retreat

U.S. Air Force and Japan Self-Defense Force service members participate in a Memorial Day retreat ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2026. By honoring heroes from past wars to today, the ceremony grounded the 35th Fighter Wing in a lineage of sacrifice and reinforces its mission-focused warrior ethos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing holds Memorial Day retreat

U.S. Air Force 35th Fighter Wing (FW) Honor Guard Airmen fold an American flag during a Memorial Day retreat ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2026. By honoring heroes from past wars to today, the ceremony grounded the 35th FW in a lineage of sacrifice and reinforces its mission-focused warrior ethos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Fighter Wing holds Memorial Day retreat

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, delivers closing remarks during a Memorial Day retreat ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2026. This ceremony paid tribute to service members who shaped history, strengthening the 35th Fighter Wing’s resolve to carry their legacy forward through unwavering commitment and unity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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2026 Sakura Olympics Opening Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, left, and Japan Air Self-Defence Force Maj. Gen. Teru Tomikawa, 3rd Air Wing commander, pass a ceremonial torch during the 2026 Sakura Olympics opening ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2026. The opening ceremony marked the start of the next few weeks of sports competition and community events focused on teamwork, camaraderie and partnership across Team Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)
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2026 Sakura Olympics Opening Ceremony

A morale shirt is displayed during the 2026 Sakura Olympics opening ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11, 2026. The ceremony marked the official start of the installation-wide event celebrating athletic competition and community spirit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)
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U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members fold the American flag during a Memorial Day Retreat ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2025. By commemorating the fallen of every era, the ceremony deepens the 35th Fighter Wing’s resolve to uphold their legacy with unity and combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen and a U.S. Navy Sailor salute during the playing of “Taps” during a Memorial Day Retreat ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2025. By honoring heroes from past wars to today, the ceremony grounds the 35th Fighter Wing in a lineage of sacrifice and reinforces its mission-focused warrior ethos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing base commander, and U.S. Navy Capt. Paul Hockran, Naval Air Facility commanding officer, hang a wreath during a Memorial Day Retreat ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2025. Honoring those who gave their lives in every conflict, the ceremony links the 35th Fighter Wing to a proud warrior heritage and a future built on mission excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250522-F-VQ736-1143

U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy Honor Guard members salute the fallen during a Memorial Day Retreat ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2025. This ceremony pays tribute to service members who shaped history, strengthening the 35th Fighter Wing’s resolve to carry their legacy forward through unwavering commitment and unity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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250522-F-VQ736-1002

A wreath of faux flowers is displayed during a Memorial Day Retreat ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2025. This ceremony served to honor the fallen across generations, reinforcing the 35th Fighter Wing’s duty to uphold their legacy through unity, sacrifice and mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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MISAWA, Japan (Nov. 19, 2021) – Chief Petty Officers pose for a group photo after the conclusion of Naval Air Facility Misawa’s Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony on Nov. 19, 2021. Eighteen Sailors and Airmen were pinned to Chief Petty Officer during the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Ringers)
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MISAWA, Japan (Nov. 19, 2021) – Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Mulligan, assigned to 35th Fighter Wing, is pinned to Chief Petty Officer during Naval Air Facility Misawa’s Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony on Nov. 19, 2021. Eighteen Sailors and Airmen were pinned to Chief Petty Officer during the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Ringers)
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DCC: A step above the rest

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Warren Smith, the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, delivers a speech during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. The objective of the Dedicated Crew Chief program is to directly assign a maintenance Airman to each aircraft to provide continuity and accuracy of aircraft forms, aircraft status, scheduled maintenance, and improve aircraft appearance. The DCC's name is placed on the left side of the aircraft to showcase their dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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A small token of appreciation

U.S. Air Force Capt. Amos Bartlow, the 14th Fighter Squadron chief of training, presents Staff Sgt. Matthew Teegarden, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Dedicated Crew Chief, with a coin and patch during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. The ceremonious occasion signifies the culmination of the individual’s hard work, dedication and training, earning them the title of DCC. During the ceremony, crew chiefs took the crew chief oath and received a certificate, coin and patch commemorating the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Reciting the DCC oath

U.S. Air Force Dedicated Crew Chiefs from the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit recite the DCC Creed during a ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. Twenty-two Airmen were recognized as Dedicated Crew Chiefs during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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14th AMU DCC ceremony

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Team Misawa gather during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. During the ceremony, crew chiefs took the crew chief oath and received a certificate, coin and patch commemorating the event. DCCs spend countless hours assigned to a single aircraft, inspecting and maintaining every square inch of their aircraft, and are ultimately responsible for not only that aircraft, but also the safety of their pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Preparing to speak

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Dammeier, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, listens to a speech during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. Dammeier thanked the Misawa City communities for their continued support and wished the more than 300 firefighters and volunteers a safe year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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