14 February 2018 Team Misawa Strengthens Alliances at 2018 Singapore International Airshow CHANGI EXHIBITION CENTER, Singapore -- More than 100,000 attendees witnessed pure airpower at the 2018 Singapore International Airshow, geared toward building stronger relations between Singapore and 50 other countries through static displays and aerial performances, Feb. 6-11.The Pacific Air...
14 November 2017 First Japanese-built F-35A Lands at Misawa Air Base MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- A Defense Contract Management Agency government flight representative landed the first Japanese-made F-35A on Misawa AB's runway, Nov. 2.Maj. Elijah Supper piloted the brand-new aircraft from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Komaki South F-35 Final Assembly and Check Out...
18 January 2018 Japanese neighbors share New Year traditions with Team Misawa MISAWA CITY, Japan -- In Japan, the New Year celebration, called “shogatsu,” is more than just a time to throw parties; it’s a celebration of tradition, hopes for good luck and a prosperous year.Team Misawa attended many New Year ceremonies with local agencies like the Misawa International...
29 January 2018 First Operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Makes Its Debut at Misawa Air Base MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Blue skies and snowy mountains welcomed the first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II during an arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Jan. 26.In the upcoming Japanese fiscal year, nine more aircraft will join this one to incept the first...
06 December 2017 Panthers, Samurais Relocate for VIGILANT ACE 18 OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- The 35th Fighter Wing relocated 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons and more than 280 personnel to participate in VIGILANT ACE 18, an annual flying exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, occurring Dec. 4 through 8.The exercise tests the readiness of 35th FW Airmen to...
11 October 2017 U.S., Japan Strengthen Strategic Alliance through Tsuiki Aviation Training Relocation TSUIKI AIR BASE, Japan -- More than 100 members from various 35th Fighter Wing units forward-deployed alongside six F-16 Fighting Falcons to Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2 to 6 for an aviation training relocation (ATR).The ATR allowed Airmen to practice deployed contingency operations and execute...
20 October 2017 USAF, USN and JGSDF: Iron Spear Exercise Sharpens Alliances MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members banded together to practice an array of offensive/defensive firepower during exercise Iron Spear, Oct. 11 through 13.Through joint, bilateral planning and mission...
13 November 2017 Arming 35th Fighter Wing Operators with Munitions, Purpose MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 35th Maintenance Squadron conducted a weapons and ammunitions tour for operations personnel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8.Maintenance and ammunitions Airmen immersed pilots, intelligence, aircrew flight equipment and squadron aviation resource management personnel...
08 March 2018 Alaska Drill had Extreme Cold-weather Training Opportunities FORT GREELY, Alaska -- Approximately 600 Guard members from the United States and Canada participated in training at the Donnelly Training Area as part of Exercise Arctic Eagle 2018, from Feb. 25 to March 8.The training allowed participants to exercise in cold weather and high-latitude environments,...
04 December 2017 Ready, Set, Demo: PACAF Demo Team Arrived at Nyutabaru Air Base NYUTABARU AIR BASE, Japan -- The Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team, based at Misawa Air Base, Japan, arrived at Nyutabaru Air Base, Miyazaki, Japan, Nov. 29, to participate in the two-day Nyutabaru Air Show, which expects to attract approximately 100,000 spectators.Continuing their...