U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Maj. Gen. Teru Tomikawa, 3rd Air Wing (AW) commander, conduct a familiarization flight in a JASDF T-4 trainer aircraft at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2026. The flight highlighted the enduring partnership between the 35th FW and the 3rd AW, strengthening mutual understanding and reinforcing bilateral cooperation in support of regional security and readiness across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench and Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Beginning March 30, 2026 the 35th Force Support Squadron (FSS) will partially close the Potter Fitness Center main gym for major renovations, disperse equipment across the installation, and ensure fitness standards and mission readiness can be met by all personnel assigned to Misawa.
Air Force leaders from the United States, Japan and the Netherlands gathered at Misawa Air Base for Exercise Kazaguruma Guardian 26, highlighting the strength of trilateral partnerships and a shared commitment to peace through strength in the Indo-Pacific region.
