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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern ()

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --

Last week, Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, visited the 35th Inspector General Office.

The IG office conducts operational readiness exercises that prepare the wing for wartime and contingency operations and provide effective feedback on the readiness status. They are also the lead office for reporting Fraud Waste and Abuse.

Photo caption:

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Ward, 35th Fighter Wing Inspector General (IG) Agile Combat Employment (ACE) non-commissioned officer in charge, and Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, discuss different ACE and Multi-Capable Airman training possibilities during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. Personnel from the IG office ensure Team Misawa is prepared to protect personnel and equipment by conducting exercises that ensure the readiness, discipline, and efficiency of its members and operations.

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