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.
Jan. 28, 2026 Paving the path: 35th LRS plans and integration office PIO synchronizes deployment planning, logistics coordination and readiness data across the wing, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing remains postured to generate combat-ready airpower.
Jan. 22, 2026 Behind the Blueprint: 35th MXG Structural Maintainers at Work Aircraft structural maintainers keep Misawa AB’s aircraft mission ready, ensuring the installation can support airpower operations across the Indo-Pacific.
Jan. 16, 2026 Sprint 26-2: 35th MDG conducts casualty care The exercise confirmed critical wartime processes, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing can sustain operations and protect personnel during high-threat scenarios.
Jan. 15, 2026 Sprint 26-2: TCCC in action during mass casualty exercise Sprint 26-2 confirmed critical wartime processes, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing can sustain operations and protect personnel during high-threat scenarios.
Jan. 15, 2026 Exercise Sprint 26-2: 35th FW Ensures Readiness with Winter Weather F-16 Takeoffs U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing take off during Exercise Sprint 26-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2026. Operating in winter conditions preserve cold-weather proficiency, enabling the 35th FW to maintain a persistent and reliable presence in a