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July 1, 2022
The 35th Fighter Wing Change of Command Ceremony

Col. Jesse J. Friedel relinquished command of the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) to Col. Michael P. Richard during the wing’s official change of command ceremony, at Misawa Air Base, June 30, 2022.Lt. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan, and Fifth Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony.
Oct. 8, 2021
USFJ, 5th Air Force Leadership Visits Misawa

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ) and 5th Air Force commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider, USFJ senior enlisted leader, visited Misawa Air Base, Japan, to experience the 35th Fighter Wings mission while meeting members of Team Misawa, Oct. 7 - 8, 2021.
Sept. 21, 2020
Misawa SFS K-9 unit demonstrates mission readiness

Working dog handlers with the 35th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit display the skills of their dogs during a demonstration for Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr, the U.S. Forces Japan command chief.
June 3, 2020
Draughon Range warriors showcase site’s training capabilities to the 5th Air Force command team

Draughon Range personnel showcase the site’s training capabilities to the 5th Air Force command team. Members of the 35th Fighter Wing and other units throughout the Western Pacific train at the range to focus on SEAD and munition employment, combat search and rescue, and survival, evasion,
April 30, 2020
The 5 AF and 35 FW commanders display commitment to readiness during COVID pandemic

Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, 5th Air Force commander, and Col. Kristopher Struve, 35th Fighter Wing commander, Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepare to execute an air-to-air sortie April 29, 2020. Training continues amid COVID-19 concerns and mitigation efforts.
July 7, 2019
The 35th LRS builds on lessons learned from exercise, teams up with Security Forces

The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28. The ACE concept challenges Airmen to operate in an austere environment with limited basing, while testing their abilities to quickly and efficiently land, set-up operations, fly,
June 24, 2019
Misawa Airmen wind down by speeding up

Misawa Airmen take advantage of Northern Japan's racing tracks in their free time.