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March 12, 2021
US, Japan conduct historic airborne operation

The 374th Airlift Wing supported the JGSDF, 1st Airborne Brigade, for the largest static-line personnel jump and cargo drop between the U.S. and Japan, for exercise Airborne 21, March 9 to 11.
June 23, 2020
Misawa Air Base demonstrates its combat readiness in first joint, bilateral Elephant Walk

Members of the 35th Fighter Wing completed a readiness exercise, designed to validate the wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower. The exercise culminated in a joint and bilateral “Elephant Walk” formation composed of 31 aircraft, demonstrating the large-scale combat airpower local to
Aug. 31, 2017
U.S. Fifth-Generation Fighters, Strategic Bombers Conduct Show of Force with Allies in Response to North Korea Missile Launch

The United States’ newest and most advanced fighter, the U.S. Marine Corps’ F-35B Lightning II, joined U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers for the first time in a sequenced bilateral mission with Japan and Republic of Korea air forces in Northeast Asia August 30. Two B-1Bs from Andersen Air Force Base,
Aug. 24, 2017
Northern Viper tests Team Misawa’s readiness

Military exercises bring teams’ strengths and weaknesses to light, providing vital feedback used to ultimately overcome challenges and stretch flexibility while executing the mission. Exercise Northern Viper 17 did just that throughout the month of August, testing Team Misawa’s support readiness by
Aug. 21, 2017
1st MAW Marines strengthen relationship with Misawa community

More than 20 Marines, Sailors and Airmen banded together with Misawa City employees to conduct a beach cleanup at Miss Veedol Beach in Misawa, Japan, August 19, 2017, during Exercise Northern Viper 2017.The Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Airmen from
Aug. 2, 2017
U.S., Japan collaborate for upcoming Northern Viper exercise

More than 3,500 Japan and U.S. military service members will conduct a bilateral and joint exercise showcasing the defense capabilities of their alliance on the island of Hokkaido, Aug. 10 to 28.Approximately 500 Marines and 18 aircraft will be supported by and operate out of the 35th Fighter Wing,

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US, Japan conduct historic airborne operation

Misawa Air Base demonstrates its combat readiness in first joint, bilateral Elephant Walk

U.S. Fifth-Generation Fighters, Strategic Bombers Conduct Show of Force with Allies in Response to North Korea Missile Launch

Northern Viper tests Team Misawa’s readiness

1st MAW Marines strengthen relationship with Misawa community

U.S., Japan collaborate for upcoming Northern Viper exercise