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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

Japanese nationals from near and far attend the 2023 Misawa Air Fest at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. The Misawa Air Fest is held every year to allow members of the local community to come inside the base to see aircraft and interact with service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

A Kawasaki T-4 turns on the ramp after landing at the 2023 Misawa Air Fest at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. Japan Air Self Defense Force aerobatic demonstration team, Blue Impulse, was founded in 1960 and continues to display JASDF air power through their aerial performances at events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force CH-47 Chinook performs an aerial demonstration showcasing firefighting capabilities during Misawa Air Fest 2023 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. The Ch-47 is a large transport helicopter with over 50 years of service in the JGSDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

The Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team performs an aerial demonstration during Misawa Air Fest 2023 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. The team has operated out of Misawa Air Base since its inception in 1995, when it became the first demonstration team to fly the block 50 version of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35 Lightning II performs an aerial demonstration during Misawa Air Fest 2023 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. Some of this year's aerial demonstrations included F-35 Lighting IIs, F-16 Fighting Falcons, Kawasaki T4s, a UH-60 Blackhawk and a CH-47 Chinook. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon takes off during Misawa Air Fest 2023 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. The air show provided community members the opportunity to see various aircraft, meet military personnel and observe ground and aerial demonstrations, encompassing the power of the joint and bilateral forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force aerobatic team, Blue Impulse, fly above the Misawa Air Fest attendees at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. More than 70K attendees from across Japan traveled to see the various aircraft, meet military personnel and observe ground and aerial demonstrations, encompassing the power of the joint and bilateral forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force aerobatic team, Blue Impulse, fly above the Misawa Air Fest attendees at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. More than 70K attendees from across Japan traveled to see the various aircraft, meet military personnel and observe ground and aerial demonstrations, encompassing the power of the joint and bilateral forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

Blue Impulse, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force aerobatic demonstration team, performs an aerial demonstration during Misawa Air Fest 2023 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. The team was founded in August 1960, flying six F-86 Sabers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force band plays during the 2023 Misawa Air Fest at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. The air fest gave the U.S. and Japanese communities the opportunity to share aviation culture that helps build and foster friendships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force aerobatic demonstration team, Blue Impulse, flies in a formation during the 2023 Misawa Air Fest at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. Blue Impulse flies Kawasaki T-4s to display JASDF’s air power through aerial performances at events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brieana Bolfing, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team public affairs specialist, signs an autograph for a Misawa Air Fest attendee at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. Events such as Misawa Air Fest provide opportunities to foster the relationship between U.S. and the local Japanese community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “BANTAM” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team commander, and his spouse, Brandy Smith, pose with an air festival attendee of Misawa Air Fest at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. The air fest gave community members an opportunity to see various aircraft, meet military personnel and observe ground and aerial demonstrations, encompassing the power of the joint and bilateral forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, gives an opening ceremony speech for Misawa Air Fest at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. Misawa Air Fest is an opportunity for the community to see the capabilities and performance of both U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

A U.S. Air Force member assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, “Samurais”, dons recreational samurai-style armor and poses with a Misawa Air Fest attendee at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. Events such as Misawa Air Fest provide opportunities to foster the relationship between U.S. and the local Japanese community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

A U.S. Marine Corps pilot sits atop a CH-47 Chinook and waves at attendees during the 2023 Misawa Air Fest at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2023. Misawa Air Base hosts the Misawa Air Fest every year to provide the local community the opportunity to see aircraft fly overhead and interact with military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

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Team Misawa host Air Fest 2023

Published Sept. 21, 2023
By 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --

Misawa Air Base hosted the Misawa Air Fest, Sept. 10, 2023. The Air Fest allowed Misawa AB an opportunity to showcase their mission of protecting U.S. interests in the Pacific and defending japan; deterring adversaries through their presence, readiness and ability to project air combat power.

Thank you to the local communities for visiting Misawa AB to build friendships and strengthen partnerships.