COVID-19 Testing Line Appreciation

The team is made up of three offices dedicated to test the base's members. COVID Cell takes samples of people lining up in their cars to then bring in the samples to the lab so it can be tested. If tests turn out negative the member will find out through an email, but if it's positive the lab

35th Fighter Wing Command Chief Receives Second COVID-19 Vaccination

Misawa Community Parade: standing stronger together

The Misawa Community Action Team hosted the 2020 Misawa Community Parade: Standing Stronger Together to boost morale and unity, demonstrating community resilience at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3.The Misawa CAT brought base members together while operating under COVID-19 restrictions that came

The 5 AF and 35 FW commanders display commitment to readiness during COVID pandemic

Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, 5th Air Force commander, and Col. Kristopher Struve, 35th Fighter Wing commander, Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepare to execute an air-to-air sortie April 29, 2020. Training continues amid COVID-19 concerns and mitigation efforts.

For the 35th Fighter Wing, the mission continues

The 35th Fighter Wing’s mission of projecting combat air power and defending the U.S. and Japan moves forward.“Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, our mission continues,” said Maj. David Dubel, the 14th Fighter Squadron director of operations. “This is a difficult yet opportune time for everyone to