News - Tag Misawa AB

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.
Jan. 16, 2026
Sprint 26-2: 35th MDG conducts casualty care

The exercise confirmed critical wartime processes, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing can sustain operations and protect personnel during high-threat scenarios.
Jan. 7, 2026
35th FW brings Christmas Cheer to the Table

The 35th Fighter Wing group leadership and volunteers served a special Christmas lunch at the Grissom Dining Facility to foster a sense of community and provide a festive meal for service members away from their families
Dec. 18, 2025
Wild Weasel of the Week: SrA Kalehb Doucet

This week’s Wild Weasel of the Week is U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kalehb Doucet, 35th Fighter Wing Judge Advocate adverse actions paralegal.
Dec. 14, 2025
5th AF commander visits 35th FW

The visit reinforced senior leader alignment with the 35th FW, strengthening deterrence, readiness and integrated airpower operations across the Indo-Pacific.
Dec. 11, 2025
Misawa Santa Paws 2025

The Misawa Air Base Pet Kennel hosts a Santa Paws photo event. The event highlighted families and their pets posing with Santa, capturing the holiday cheer and community spirit that lifted morale and strengthened the 35th Fighter Wing's sense of unity.
Dec. 11, 2025
Wild Weasel of the Week: A1C Tykira Rancifer

This week’s Wild Weasel of the Week is U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tykira Rancifer, 35th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health technician.