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  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Derek Johnson

    Johnson delivered critical support during Exercise BALIKATAN 2025 in the Philippines. Airmen selected as Wild Weasel of the Week represent the top performers from across Misawa Air Base, chosen for their exceptional work ethic, mission focus and commitment to Air Force core values.

  • Wild Weasel Walkthrough: 14th FGS/Crew Chiefs

    This week, the Wild Weasel Walkthrough highlighted the 14th Fighter Generation Squadron and their crew chiefs. Crew chiefs perform detailed inspections, troubleshoot complex systems, replace critical components, and manage maintenance documentation to keep 35th Fighter Wing F-16s mission ready.

  • From Forecasts to Fulfillment: Airman Finds Purpose Through Weather Mission

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Tait, 35th Operations Support Squadron weather operations and planning noncommissioned officer in charge, deployed to Niamey, Niger in 2023 for a total of 132 days. From a quiet college student searching for direction to a confident leader of weather operations, Tait

  • 35th OG Change of Command: Misawa Welcomes Col. Jeromy "Smooth" Guinther

    U.S. Air Force Col. Jeromy Guinther assumed command of the 35th Operations Group (OG) from Col. Gregory Keller during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2025. The ceremony marked the formal transition of leadership and highlighted the 35th OG's critical role in

  • 35th MSG Change of Command: Welcoming Col. John Conner

    U.S. Air Force Col. John Conner assumed command of the 35th Mission Support Group (MSG) from Col. Jonathan Bell during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. The ceremony represented the formal transfer of authority and responsibility, reinforcing leadership

  • Disarming Barriers, Building Trust

    35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team members conducted familiarization training demonstrations for visiting students from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Tohoku EOD school at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. The engagement provided JASDF members a