News - Tag F-16 Fighting Falcon

June 4, 2026
14th Fighter Squadron: Always ready

The video highlights the precision, preparation and combat readiness required for 35th Fighter Wing pilots to rapidly generate airpower in support of operations across the Indo-Pacific.
Jan. 15, 2026
Exercise Sprint 26-2: 35th FW Ensures Readiness with Winter Weather F-16 Takeoffs

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing take off during Exercise Sprint 26-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026. Operating in winter conditions preserve cold-weather proficiency, enabling the 35th FW to maintain a persistent and reliable presence in a
July 9, 2025
Fini Flight: Col. Kenkel’s Final Flyover

The fini flight tradition brings Airmen and family members together to celebrate flight hours, milestones and the enduring spirit of military aviation.
June 11, 2025
Fueled to Fight: The Precision Fueling Behind Every Sortie

Using R-11 and R-12 refueling units, fuel distribution operators support round-the-clock operations to keep the 35th Fighter Wing’s aircraft fueled, enabling immediate combat response and sustained mission readiness.
May 3, 2021
Team Misawa kicks off readiness exercise

Team Misawa conducts the Beverly Sunrise 21-05 Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 2, 2021.
Dec. 18, 2020
Team Misawa ACE week enhances MCA capabilities

U.S. Airmen from various units in the 35th Fighter Wing conducted a weeklong Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, 7 through 11 Dec.
Nov. 25, 2020
5th AF vice commander visits Misawa AB

Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, 5th AF command chief, wrapped up their visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2020. During their two-day visit, Kosinski and McCool received mission briefs from various 35th Fighter Wing units