The 5 AF and 35 FW commanders display commitment to readiness during COVID pandemic Published April 30, 2020 By Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, 5th Air Force commander, and Col. Kristopher Struve, 35th Fighter Wing commander, Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepare to execute an air-to-air sortie April 29, 2020. Training continues amid COVID-19 concerns and mitigation efforts.