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Feb. 10, 2026
The Spirit of Misawa and the Aomori Prefecture on Canvas

Two original oil paintings commissioned by the Misawa Club premiered Dec. 18, 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The paintings showcase the connection between the Misawa Air Base community and the Aomori prefecture through artwork created by Jingqi Steinhiser, Misawa Club events coordinator and
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. 30, 2026
Hot pit refuels keep the 35th Fighter Wing mission running

The 35th Fighter Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron and 14th Fighter Squadron coordinated a hot pit refuel, ensuring aircrafts can quickly refuel and return to flying in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command 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. 21, 2026
Laughs Take Off as Fluffy Visits Misawa

The USO partnered with Comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias to tour and perform a comedy show at Misawa Air Base.