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Sept. 16, 2025
Eyes on Misawa: PACAF deputy commander visits 35th FW

From the flightline to command discussions, the 35th FW displayed how it sustains combat readiness and alliance strength.
Sept. 16, 2025
Range Day 2025: 35th MXG Airmen showcase skills during load competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Maintenance Group took part in a bomb build competition and weapons loading demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. The events, held in conjunction with Misawa’s Range Day 2025, were used as an opportunity for Airmen to display their skills
Sept. 15, 2025
Range Day 2025: Airpower and Morale Soar at Misawa

Range Day's combination of flyovers and interactive events lifted morale while emphasizing the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission to deter aggression and ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sept. 4, 2025
A New Era: 13th Fighter Squadron’s F-16 Divestment

The 13th Fighter Squadron’s former aircraft are being relocated as part of a $10 billion modernization plan to strengthen the U.S.-Japan Alliance. The implementation of F-35 Lightning IIs in the place of F-16s provides the Misawa Air Base’s joint ground forces freedom from attack and freedom to
Sept. 1, 2025
Mission-ready medics: mass casualty exercise strengthens 35th FW readiness

Airmen refined critical medical and coordination procedures, keeping Misawa postured to respond swiftly under any conditions.
Aug. 22, 2025
Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Marlinda Montoya

This week’s Wild Weasel of the Week (WWoW) is Senior Airman Marlinda Montoya, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) unit training manager.
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.