Sept. 23, 2025 Air Fest 2025: Where Airpower Meets Community The roar of jet engines filled the skies over Misawa Air Base during Air Fest, Sept. 21, 2025. The event welcomed families, local residents and aviation enthusiasts for a day of high-flying excitement, hands-on exhibits and cultural exchange.
Aug. 21, 2017 Draughon range expands joint, bilateral training limits The Draughon Range is to Team Misawa as Mount Hakkoda is to avid skiers; this expansive plot of land provides the ultimate training ground to an array of service members working to improve their skills in Northern Japan.The 35th Operations Group Draughon Range personnel work daily with U.S. F-16
July 14, 2017 Misawa F-16s receive system upgrade to boost tactical power As years pass technology continuously progresses, including the F-16 Fighting Falcon avionics systems, a warfighting computer reaping the benefits of man’s technological advancements. The 35th Fighter Wing’s F-16 fleet began an avionics upgrade this week to further enhance the fleet’s readiness,