Jan. 9, 2019 F-86F Sabre: Longstanding symbol of U.S.-Japan alliance Risner Circle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, displays the F-86F as a static aircraft today. After the first Combined Air Festival in 1980, the Japanese and American base commanders dedicated an F-86F as a symbol of the U.S.-Japan friendship. The F-86F Sabre began production in 1952, and gained
Nov. 7, 2018 Wild Weasels engage in Yamada Sub Base bilateral exchange Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing visited with their Japanese counterparts from the 37th Surveillance Squadron during a bilateral exchange program, at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17 to 26. “Events like the BEP keeps the U.S. and Japan bonds tight and
Sept. 26, 2018 35th FW hosts JASDF Bilateral Exchange Program, builds Indo-Pacific partnership When allies smoothly integrate with each other, both professionally and emotionally, a sliver of a connection is established, becomes reinforced and later woven into an inseparable bond, providing balance in the Indo-Pacific region. Approximately two decades ago, Team Misawa initiated the
Sept. 12, 2018 JASDF Airmen compete in English skills contest at Misawa AB Thirty-five Japan Air Self-Defense Force members competed in the fourth annual JASDF English competition, which was judged by two U.S. Air Force members Aug. 29 and 30.
Sept. 6, 2018 U.S., Japanese emergency responders train to perfect safety, security for air show Fire rose above the trees and sirens rang across the field from fire trucks, police vehicles and ambulances starting the 2018 Annual Air Show Emergency Management Exercise, Aug 29.
Aug. 24, 2018 Team Misawa releases Air Fest 2018 info Before Team Misawa says goodbye to the festival-filled season, the installation hosts its annual free open house and air show, Sept. 8 and 9.
Aug. 23, 2018 Team Misawa hosts Omnicon 2018 Team Misawa hosted Omnicon 2018, Aug. 18, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The event welcomed all with base access to enjoy shared interests in gaming, cosplay and other pop-culture hobbies, building bonds while sustaining a healthy community.