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Aug. 25, 2025
Misawa Air Base Hosts First Additive Manufacturing Course

The 35th Fighter Wing (FW) drove innovation across the Pacific last week by hosting the wing’s first-ever Layer 1: Foundations of Additive Manufacturing and Design course, marking a milestone in how the Air Force equips Airmen to design, build and field solutions at the speed of need.
Aug. 13, 2025
35th FW and Misawa City Leadership Bond Through Bowling

35th Fighter Wing and Misawa City leadership participated in a friendship bowling event that strengthened the partnership, reinforcing the camaraderie that underpins daily operations and regional stability.
Aug. 13, 2025
Nebuta Festival 2025: Strengthening Mission, Culture, and Community Together

Participating in the Nebuta Festival alongside the community strengthens base-host nation cohesion, enhancing the 35th FW’s operational readiness and joint response capabilities.
Aug. 6, 2025
35th MXS Nondestructive Inspection Airmen ensure safety and mission readiness

Nondestructive Inspection Airmen play a vital role in sustaining aircraft reliability by identifying hidden structural issues that could compromise performance or safety, directly enabling the 35th Fighter Wing to maintain operational readiness, fulfill security obligations with regional partners,
Aug. 5, 2025
Faces of REFORPAC: MSgt Phillip Threlkeld, 35th Fighter Wing ATC Liaison

As the sole U.S. Air Force air traffic control liaison at Misawa Air Base, Master Sgt. Phillip Threlkeld plays a critical role in coordinating safe, efficient flight operations between the 35th Fighter Wing and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force .
July 30, 2025
Flying Forward: A Career Built with Misawa at the Heart

After more than two decades of service and three separate assignments to Misawa Air Base, U.S. Air Force Col. Matt “SWAT” Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) deputy commander, is bidding farewell to the Wild Weasel community and reflecting on a career defined by commitment, connection and combat
July 29, 2025
Certified to Serve: K-9 Team Joins the Fight

MWDs support integrated base defense operations through patrols, vehicle inspections and security sweeps, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing can sustain combat airpower with speed, precision and protection.