News - Tag F-35

Feb. 4, 2026
Maj. Gen. Donald Carpenter visits 35th FW ahead of F-35 Lightning II integration

Maj. Gen. Carpenter's visit focused on ensuring the wing is prepared to receive and integrate the F-35 Lightning II, supporting the future fielding of fifth-generation airpower across the Indo-Pacific.
Feb. 3, 2026
Misawa Stages for Transition with F-35 Support Equipment

The F-35A Lightning II support equipment arrived beginning Jan. 7, 2026, at Misawa Air Base, marking a key milestone in the installation’s transition to a fifth-generation fighter wing and laying the groundwork for future aircraft operations.
Nov. 17, 2025
BG 25: Endurance in Action

Bushido Guardian 25 highlights how joint integration ensures persistent presence, strengthens allied interoperability and enhances deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.
Sept. 4, 2025
A New Era: 13th Fighter Squadron’s F-16 Divestment

The 13th Fighter Squadron’s former aircraft are being relocated as part of a $10 billion modernization plan to strengthen the U.S.-Japan Alliance. The implementation of F-35 Lightning IIs in the place of F-16s provides the Misawa Air Base’s joint ground forces freedom from attack and freedom to
May 8, 2025
PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team participates at Iwakuni Friendship Day 25

The U.S. Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team participate in the Iwakuni Friendship Day 25 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.
Sept. 12, 2024
Misawa Air Fest 2024

Misawa Air Base recently hosted Air Fest 2024. Air Fest offers community members a chance to witness a diverse array of aircraft, engage with military personnel, and experience ground and aerial displays showcasing the strength of joint and bilateral forces.
June 23, 2020
Misawa Air Base demonstrates its combat readiness in first joint, bilateral Elephant Walk

Members of the 35th Fighter Wing completed a readiness exercise, designed to validate the wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower. The exercise culminated in a joint and bilateral “Elephant Walk” formation composed of 31 aircraft, demonstrating the large-scale combat airpower local to