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  • Wild Weasel Walk-Through: 13th Fighter Squadron

    The walk-through highlighted Andersen’s performance in providing intelligence support that enables the 13th Fighter Squadron to maintain mission readiness and execute combat airpower operations.

  • F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base

    F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026, marking the beginning of the squadron’s transition to fifth-generation airpower and the permanent stationing of the Joint Force’s most advanced tactical aircraft in Northern Japan.

  • 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

  • Allied Aces: U.S. and JASDF Fighter Squadron's unite

    The Japan Air Self-Defense Force, 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS), and the 13th Fighter Squadron established each other as sister squadrons during the 301st TFS’s 50th anniversary ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct 14, 2023.

  • 13th Fighter Squadron Change of Command

    U.S. Air Force Col. Jared Hutchinson, 35th Operations Group commander, presided over a change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. Jonathan Cichowski relinquished command of the 13th Fighter Squadron to Lt. Col. Jordan Kahn at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2021.

  • 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.