USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, attends a mission brief with 35th Fighter Wing leadership at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2024. During his visit, Rupp engaged with Airmen across the wing to discuss the quality-of-life enhancements on the base, which are essential for the well-being of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Keith Polk 35th Services Squadron storeroom manager, left, showcases dining facility improvements to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2024. The dining facility staff aims to uphold a supportive atmosphere for Airmen, fostering healthy eating habits that enable individuals to fulfill their physical mission obligations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, engages with Potter Fitness Center staff members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2024. During the visit, the 35th Services Squadron showcased their ability to support the readiness of Airmen through their fitness centers and dining facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

Kandyss Horton, school liaison program manager, explains to U.S. Air Force Lt Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and 35th Fighter Wing leadership, school guidelines during a visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2024. Horton shared school policies including early dismissal in cases of severe weather conditions such as heavy snowfall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

Kandyss Horton, school liaison program manager, explains to U.S. Air Force Lt Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and 35th Fighter Wing leadership, school guidelines during a visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2024. Horton also went over this year’s Month of Military Child events, in which over 1,000 children in the community participated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, center, talks to members of helping agencies during a visit to Tower 220 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jun. 3, 2024. Agencies such as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the Sexual Assault and Prevention Response Program allow Airmen and families to seek resources and support in a single facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, center, talks to members of helping agencies during a visit to Tower 220 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jun. 3, 2024. The initiative of Tower 220 is to streamline the process for those seeking assistance within the Misawa community through housing multiple helping agencies under one roof. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, attends a mission brief with 35th Fighter Wing leadership at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2024. Rupp visited Misawa to learn how the work of the Airmen across the base help maintain combat capabilities to ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

Published June 5, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Andre Medina and Kohei Sugisawa
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --

Recently, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, visited Misawa Air Base. During his time here, Rupp got to learn how the work of the Airmen across the base help maintain combat capabilities to ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region. Also, he engaged with Airmen across the wing to discuss the quality-of-life enhancements on the base, which are essential for the well-being of Airmen.