July 9, 2026 3rd Air Wing commander visits the 35th Fighter Wing, advancing U.S.-Japan alliance The tour provided the 3rd AW commander with a closer look at the Airmen responsible for protecting the installation, delivering medical care, responding to emergencies and supplying fuel, capabilities that enable the 35th FW to rapidly respond to any threats to U.S. interests in the Pacific Theater.
March 28, 2026 F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026, marking the beginning of the squadron’s transition to fifth-generation airpower and the permanent stationing of the Joint Force’s most advanced tactical aircraft in Northern Japan.
July 7, 2019 The 35th LRS builds on lessons learned from exercise, teams up with Security Forces The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28. The ACE concept challenges Airmen to operate in an austere environment with limited basing, while testing their abilities to quickly and efficiently land, set-up operations, fly,
June 24, 2019 Misawa Airmen wind down by speeding up Misawa Airmen take advantage of Northern Japan's racing tracks in their free time.
March 19, 2019 April 2019 Community Events Cherry blossom peaks vary from area to area in Japan. Misawa City, as well as the Aomori Prefecture, feature many local events, offering attendees opportunities to continue building partnerships among their Japanese neighbors.
March 11, 2019 JAAGA award-winning Airman fortifies Japanese-American relations Approximately 2,300 enlisted service members live at Misawa Air Base with an opportunity to interact face-to-face with their local Japanese neighbors.On March 6, The Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association recognized Airman 1st Class William Raley, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director