Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Dec. 12, 2023
PAC WEASEL: Synergistic Readiness in Joint Bilateral Operations

Team Misawa hosted the latest iteration of a PACIFIC WEASEL exercise over Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec 8, 2023.
April 3, 2021
Japan Minister of Defense visits Misawa Air Base

Japan Minister of Defense, Nobuo Kishi, met with Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Col. Jesse Friedel, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, during a visit at Misawa Air Base on April 3, 2021. Minister Kishi, Lt. Gen. Schneider and Col. Friedel also had the
March 31, 2021
US Air Force, JASDF leaders coordinate on dormitory improvement plans

U.S. Air Force Col. William Bernhard, 35th Mission Support Group commander, recently hosted Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Kato Fumihiko, 3rd Air Wing vice commander, for a tour of the 35th Fighter Wing’s Unaccompanied Housing campus at Misawa Air Base, Japan.
June 23, 2020
Misawa AB demonstrates combat readiness in first joint, bilateral elephant walk

The display of aircraft showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa AB’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint elephant walk.
March 31, 2020
US, Japanese forces join for Pacific Weasel exercise

The 35th Fighter Wing began practicing large-force exercises in 2018, and each iteration has been refined and improved upon since its inception. Air Force members had the opportunity to integrate with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and assets.

PAC WEASEL: Synergistic Readiness in Joint Bilateral Operations

Japan Minister of Defense visits Misawa Air Base

US Air Force, JASDF leaders coordinate on dormitory improvement plans

Misawa AB demonstrates combat readiness in first joint, bilateral elephant walk

US, Japanese forces join for Pacific Weasel exercise