USAF Wings, Groups and Air Forces

On a humid Wednesday morning where skin feels sticky and clothes feel icky, the tepid water of Lake Ogawara is almost inviting.

Leadership of the 35th Fighter Wing will change hands later this month with current commander Col. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy headed for a new assignment in Hawaii, base officials announced last week.

The 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, won the Colombian Trophy for military flight safety achievement. The wing had a most impressive year, flying more than 16,000 hours and 8,000 sorties with no Class A, B or C mishaps.