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  • 35th Fighter Wing commander flies F-35A Lightning II

    U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, flew an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron. The flight highlighted the continued integration of the F-35 into the 35th FW's mission, strengthening the wing's ability to generate fifth-generation combat

  • 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics technicians ensure F-16 readiness

    The work performed by 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics and electronic warfare systems Airmen preserves the advanced mission systems that enable aircraft to detect, respond to and overcome evolving threats, supporting the continuous generation of combat-ready aircraft.

  • 35th Fighter Wing activates 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

    The 35th Fighter Wing activated the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2026. The 35th AMXS establishes a unified maintenance organization that strengthens the wing's ability to generate combat airpower, integrate U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35A

  • 35th Fighter Wing Change of Command

    U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson relinquished command of the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) to Col. Oliver Lause during the wing change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, July 13, 2026.

  • F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

    F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026, marking the beginning of the squadron’s transition to fifth-generation airpower and the permanent stationing of the Joint Force’s most advanced tactical aircraft in Northern Japan.