News - Tag 35th Fighter Wing

Feb. 23, 2026
Wild Weasel Immersion Tour: PAST to present with the mission

By teaching the Wild Weasel mission across ranks, the immersion tour strengthened mission understanding, reinforced PAST principles—pride, aggressive action, selflessness and tenacity—and cultivated more informed, well-rounded Airmen essential to the 35th Fighter Wing’s combat effectiveness.
Feb. 23, 2026
Airman readiness: USFJ senior enlisted leader CMSgt. Damian visits Misawa

The engagement reinforced enlisted leadership alignment and strengthened the 35th Fighter Wing’s focus on disciplined execution and combat readiness in the Indo-Pacific, supporting USFJ objectives to maintain a credible deterrent force and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Feb. 22, 2026
F-35A: The evolution of air dominance

The permanent stationing of the F-35A at Misawa reflects over $10 billion in capability investments to modernize the 35th Fighter Wing, bolstering regional deterrence and demonstrating an ironclad commitment to the defense of Japan and a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Feb. 19, 2026
Pistol competition: Iron Sight Showdown

The joint environment brought together Airmen, Sailors and Soldiers, strengthening morale and competition among the different branches of service at Misawa. The shared competition built camaraderie and esprit de corps while demonstrating Misawa AB’s resilient, mission-ready force.
Feb. 11, 2026
Combined Readiness: Inter-unit casualty and vehicle recovery exercise

The combined training allowed the 35th CES and 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron to refine inter-unit communication and response tactics, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing remains ready to protect personnel and assets in high-pressure emergency scenarios.
Feb. 4, 2026
Maj. Gen. Donald Carpenter visits 35th FW ahead of F-35 Lightning II integration

Maj. Gen. Carpenter's visit focused on ensuring the wing is prepared to receive and integrate the F-35 Lightning II, supporting the future fielding of fifth-generation airpower across the Indo-Pacific.
Feb. 3, 2026
Misawa Stages for Transition with F-35 Support Equipment

The F-35A Lightning II support equipment arrived beginning Jan. 7, 2026, at Misawa Air Base, marking a key milestone in the installation’s transition to a fifth-generation fighter wing and laying the groundwork for future aircraft operations.