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1. english.kyodonews.net › news › 2024/07/219741bab0efU.S. to have F-35 fighters at Misawa base in Japan for 1st time

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   Jul 4, 2024 · The U.S. Defense Department said Wednesday it will deploy 48 F-35A stealth fighters to Misawa Air Base in Japan's northeastern prefecture of Aomori for the first time, in an effort to bolster regional deterrence with its key ally. The F-35As, known as fifth-generation fighters capable of evading radar detection, will replace 36 F-16 aircraft ...

2. www.stripes.com › branches › air_forceNew commander at air base in northern Japan is ‘perfect fit ...

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   Jul 10, 2024 · Air Force Col. Paul Davidson renders his first salute as commander during the 35th Fighter Wing change-of-command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 8, 2024. (Andre Medina/U.S. Air Force)

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   Jul 4, 2024 · Department of Defense (DoD) announces plan to outfit Misawa Air Base With F-35A, Kadena Air Base with F-15EX. On July 3, 2024, the United States

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5. www.stripes.com › theaters › asia_pacificAir Force surveys find falling levels of ‘forever chemicals ...

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   Dec 26, 2022 · A frozen pipe in a hardened aircraft shelter at Misawa in northeastern Japan cracked Jan. 3 and released water through a fire suppression system where the foam was previously kept, base spokesman ...

6. english.kyodonews.net › news › 2021/12/4f0a5b469b21U.S. fighter jet dumps fuel tanks before emergency landing in ...

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   Dec 1, 2021 · Aircraft believed to be a U.S. F-16 fighter jet belonging to Misawa Air Base, seen at Aomori Airport in northeastern Japan on Nov. 30, 2021. (Kyodo) The 35th Fighter Wing of the Misawa base said an F-16 fighter jet experienced trouble during flight and its pilot jettisoned fuel tanks into an unpopulated area around Mt. Iwaki in Aomori Prefecture.

7. www.japantimes.co.jp › tag › misawaMISAWA - Tag - The Japan Times

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   What happened at Misawa?

   • A frozen pipe in a hardened aircraft shelter at Misawa in northeastern Japan cracked Jan. 3 and released water through a fire suppression system where the foam was previously kept, base spokesman Lt. Col. Cody Chiles told Stars and Stripes by phone Thursday. Misawa is home to the 35 th Fighter Wing.

   Air Force surveys find falling levels of ‘forever chemicals’ at

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   Is Misawa a commercial airport?

   • Misawa is the only U.S. air base in the Pacific shared with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and in use as a commercial airport, Rupp said. The wing at Misawa is in line to receive 48 F-35A Lightning II fighters to replace its 36 F-16s as part of a plan announced July 3 by the Defense Department.

   New commander at air base in northern Japan is ‘perfect fit

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   What happened at Misawa Air Base?

   • (Xavier Navarro/U.S. Air Force) Levels of toxic “forever chemicals” in treated industrial wastewater at Misawa Air Base had significantly fallen six months after an inadvertent leak of residual firefighting foam at an aircraft shelter, according to a Japanese defense official and a base spokesman.

   Air Force surveys find falling levels of ‘forever chemicals’ at

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   Who is Misawa Air Base Commander Paul Davidson?

   • Misawa Air Base, home to two squadrons of F-16 Fighting Falcons, welcomed a new commander Monday who’s no stranger to the base in northern Japan. Col. Paul Davidson took command of the air base and the 35 th Fighter Wing from Col. Michael Richard at a ceremony overseen by U.S. Forces Japan commander Lt. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp.

   New commander at air base in northern Japan is ‘perfect fit

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   Why did police seal off Misawa Air Base?

   • Police sealed off the area amid potential hazards and the strong smell of fuel. Metal objects dumped from a U.S. F-16 fighter jet belonging to Misawa Air Base are pictured in the morning on Dec. 1, 2021, in Fukaura, Aomori Prefecture. (Kyodo) According to local authorities, the cause of the emergency landing remains unknown.

   U.S. fighter jet dumps fuel tanks before emergency landing in

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   How many F-35As are in Misawa Air Base?

   • Misawa Air Base, home of the USAF’s 35th Fighter Wing’s 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, currently operates a suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) mission with the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Wing is expected to continue to fly their SEAD mission with the F-35A. The Department of Defense aims to replace 36 F-16C/Ds with 48 F-35As.

   U.S. Air Force to Station F-15EX, F-35A in Japan

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9. www.stripes.com › branches › air_forcePractice ordnance discovery closes gates temporarily at air ...

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   Mar 26, 2024 · The fighter base in northeastern Japan closed its gates at 2:25 p.m. Monday while an explosive ordnance disposal team responded to the discovery near the Kamakita gate on the base’s northwest ...