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  • Misawa Air Base Honors 9/11 Victims and Heroes

    U.S. Airmen, families, and Japanese partners gathered Sept. 11, 2025, at Misawa Air Base to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and to reflect on the spirit of unity that followed.

  • Range Day 2025: 35th MXG Airmen showcase skills during load competition

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Maintenance Group took part in a bomb build competition and weapons loading demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. The events, held in conjunction with Misawa’s Range Day 2025, were used as an opportunity for Airmen to display their skills

  • Range Day 2025: Airpower and Morale Soar at Misawa

    Range Day's combination of flyovers and interactive events lifted morale while emphasizing the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission to deter aggression and ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

  • 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

  • 35th FW Deputy Commander Attends Immersion Tour

    U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Hoyt, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, attended a immersion tour, seeing a diverse range of Airmen and shops. Immersion tours allow leadership to connect directly with Airmen and gain a deeper understanding of their roles in sustaining the wing’s combat power.