For the 35th Fighter Wing, the mission continues

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Greyshock, a 13th Fighter Squadron avionics systems journeyman, speaks into a radio headset at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Avionics specialists require attention to detail since proper maintenance can mean the difference between mission success and failure. Part of their job consists of helping make quick fixes to jets to ensure they are available for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

For the 35th Fighter Wing, the mission continues

by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock

35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

April 2, 2020

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 35th Fighter Wing's mission of projecting combat air power and defending the U.S. and Japan moves forward.

“Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, our mission continues,” said Maj. David Dubel, the 14th Fighter Squadron director of operations. “This is a difficult yet opportune time for everyone to prove we can carry on with the mission regardless of the trials that stand before us. We have to proceed to do what we do here to ensure we are ready to answer our nation’s call.”

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