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.
Dec. 17, 2018 Inspiring performance: PACAF F-16 Demo Team wows crowds in Tsuiki, Nyutabaru The Pacific Air Forces' F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team from Misawa Air Base, Japan, performed at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24 and 25 and Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1 and 2, showcasing the power and maneuverability of the F-16 while promoting positive relations between the United
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
Oct. 29, 2018 COMPACAF highlights Misawa’s Japanese partners as strength in competitive region Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., U.S. Pacific Air Forces commander, visited Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24-25, 2018, to familiarize himself with the installation’s mission and bilateral partners, present expectations from PACAF and emphasize the importance of Airmen’s vital role in ensuring regional security
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