Photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell | 35th Fighter Wing | 03.15.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Mathew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) deputy commander, and his son release juvenile salmon into a riverbank during the 26th Annual Oirase Salmon Release near the Oirase Shimoda Salmon Park at Oirase, Japan, March 15, 2025. The participation reflects the 35th FW’s focus on strengthening host-nation relationships through cultural and environmental cooperation. (U.S. Air......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell | 35th Fighter Wing | 03.15.2025
Families fill their buckets with juvenile salmon before releasing them during the 26th Annual Oirase Salmon Release near the Oirase Shimoda Salmon Park at Oirase, Japan, March 15, 2025. These shared experiences enhance relationships that underpin the broader mission of fostering regional security and collaboration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell | 35th Fighter Wing | 03.15.2025
Children pose with a sign for the 26th Annual Oirase Salmon Release near the Oirase Shimoda Salmon Park at Oirase, Japan, March 15, 2025. Events like this strengthen grassroots connections between the 35th Fighter Wing and the local community, which are vital to maintaining regional stability and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell | 35th Fighter Wing | 03.15.2025
Buckets provided by the 35th Force Support Squadron, used to release juvenile salmon into the riverbank, rest on the ground near the Oirase Shimoda Salmon Park at Oirase, Japan, March 15, 2025. These efforts reflect the 35th Fighter Wing’s commitment to building trust through community engagement with host nation partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell | 35th Fighter Wing | 03.15.2025
A mosaic of a salmon overlooks the Oirase Shimoda Salmon Park at Oirase, Japan, March 15, 2025. The artwork commemorates the salmon’s role in the local ecosystem and the cultural significance of the annual release ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell | 35th Fighter Wing | 03.10.2025
A family participating in the Emergency Evacuation Program (EEP) exercise puts on identification wristbands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 11, 2025. By fostering a culture of preparedness, the EEP enhances Misawa AB’s ability to respond swiftly to regional threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell | 35th Fighter Wing | 03.10.2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group simulate packing pharmaceutical medicines for the Emergency Evacuation Program (EEP) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 11, 2025. By fostering a culture of preparedness, the EEP enhances Misawa’s ability to respond swiftly to regional threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell | 35th Fighter Wing | 03.10.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Capt. Kadeesh McNaught, 35th Force Support Squadron Emergency Evacuation Program (EEP) officer in charge, discusses operations during an EEP exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Mar. 11, 2025. Exercises like this reinforce a culture of readiness, ensuring every unit is postured to support PACAF’s mission in the......
