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
Jan. 3, 2019 Command chief receives familiarization flight U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, gave Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th FW command chief, a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28.
Nov. 16, 2018 CSAR training enhances PACAF tactics U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, participated in combat search and rescue training as part of exercise Keen Sword 19, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31.
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
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.