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  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, holds up the 13th FS call sign “Cave Putorium” (CP), while posing for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2021. The JAAGA awards happen annually, honoring the top Japan Air Self-Defense Forces (JASDF) and U.S. Air Force (USAF) member who best contributes to building U.S.-Japan partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

    13th FS pilot wins JAAGA award, fortifies Japanese-American relations

    The Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA) recognized U.S. Air Force Capt. Spencer “Boca” Rhoton, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, for his dedication to building a strong bond and partnership between Japan and the United States at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 9.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Friedel, left, Misawa Air Base installation commander, and U.S. Navy Capt. Brian Pummill, right, Naval Air Facility Misawa commanding officer, greet Takashi Uto, Japan State Minister of Foreign Affairs, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2021. Uto visited the base to meet with U.S. and Japanese military leaders to learn about the mission and challenges of the bilateral and joint base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

    Japan State Minister of Foreign Affairs visits Misawa

    U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Friedel, left, Misawa Air Base installation commander, and U.S. Navy Capt. Brian Pummill, right, Naval Air Facility Misawa commanding officer, greet Takashi Uto, Japan State Minister of Foreign Affairs, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2021. Uto visited the base to meet with U.S. and Japanese military leaders to learn
  • Capt. Austin Bangerter, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, briefs Japan Minister of Defense, Nobuo Kishi, about the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the 35th FW’s mission to defend Japan, during a visit at Misawa Air Base on April 3, 2021. During the visit senior leaders emphasized the importance of U.S. and Japanese bilateral interoperability through realistic, high quality training and operations. They also discussed the strategic importance of Misawa Air Base as the premier location for aircraft to conduct training in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air force photo by Maj. Cody Chiles)

    Japan Minister of Defense Visits Misawa Air Base

    Japan Minister of Defense, Nobuo Kishi, met with Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Col. Jesse Friedel, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, during a visit at Misawa Air Base on April 3, 2021.  Minister Kishi, Lt. Gen. Schneider and Col. Friedel also had the opportunity to speak with joint U.S. service members and Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel while at Misawa.
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Castro, left, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Unaccompanied Housing superintendent, leads a tour of the 35th Fighter Wing Unaccompanied Housing dormitory campus at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2021. As they are in the process of upgrading their unaccompanied housing living quarters, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force leaders from the 3rd Air Wing took the tour to gain some perspective on how the 35th Fighter Wing manages its dormitory campus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

    USAF, JASDF leaders coordinate on dormitory improvement plans

    U.S. Air Force Col. William Bernhard, 35th Mission Support Group commander, recently hosted Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Kato Fumihiko, 3rd Air Wing vice commander, for a tour of the 35th Fighter Wing’s Unaccompanied Housing campus at Misawa Air Base, Japan.
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    Misawa Air Base Extremism Stand-Down Day

    The 35th Fighter Wing hosted an Extremism Stand-Down Day March 26, in compliance with Secretary of Defense LLoyd J. Austin III’s direction that commanding officers and supervisors at all levels conduct a stand-down to address the issues of extremism in the ranks.
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Erin Candella, left, a 35th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy inpatient element chief, and Capt. Lea Hyman, right, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron nurse anesthetist, participated in a group mentoring session during the Field Grade Officer’s panel during the First Term Officers Course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2021. The course helped officers network with each other and show what will be expected of them in their Air Force careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)

    Misawa hosts inaugural First Term Officer’s Course

    The 35th Force Support Squadron Professional Development Section hosted their test run of the First Term Officers Course (FTOC) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19.

  • 35th Fighter Wing Command Chief Receives Second COVID-19 Vaccination

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