20250710-N-YS746-1247 Misawa, Japan (Jul. 10, 2025) – U.S. Navy Capt. Paul A. Hockran, outgoing commanding officer, Naval Air Facility Misawa, salutes the American Flag during his change of command and retirement ceremony on board Misawa Air Base. Naval Air Facility Misawa, located at Misawa Air Base near the northern tip of Honshu, Japan, provides aviation and ground logistics support to U.S. Navy and Marine Corps forces in Northern Japan, operates Defense Fuel Support Point Hachinohe delivering aviation fuel to Misawa Air Base, and fosters strong partnerships with the U.S. Air Force, Japan Self-Defense Forces, and the local community. As an associate command hosted by the 35th Fighter Wing, NAF Misawa plays a key role in supporting joint operations and enhancing regional cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Matthew Fischer)
Date Taken: | 07.09.2025 |
Date Posted: | 07.10.2025 01:24 |
Photo ID: | 9172080 |
VIRIN: | 250710-N-YS746-1393 |
Resolution: | 6272x4181 |
Size: | 1.94 MB |
Location: | MISAWA, AOMORI, JP |
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