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  • 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.

  • Team Misawa commemorates Police Week 2025

    Law enforcement is a profession marked by long hours, missed holidays, and time away from loved ones. Officers commit themselves to protecting their communities, often without recognition or praise. Police Week serves as a powerful reminder that their sacrifices are not forgotten. It is a time to

  • 8 AF leadership meets with JASDF, visits 35 FW

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, center, commander Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center, views the flightline during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025. Leaders engaged directly with Airmen to better understand Bomber Task Force operations and

  • Team Misawa generates fighter jets for Joint Forcible Entry exercise

    Members of the 35th Fighter Wing, U.S. Marine Corps Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 and, Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224, and U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 138 launched aircraft during a Joint Forcible Entry Exercise, demonstrating the U.S. Indo Pacific Command’s ability to