As of 26th August, Colonel Salvatore A.Angelella was installed as the commander of 35th Fighter Wing and the commander
of Misawa Air Base. Lt.General Bruce A.Wright, 5AF/CC, organized the change
of command ceremony in hanger at Misawa AB. Mr.Ozawa, head of JAAGA Misawa
branch attend to this ceremony as the representative of our organization. JASDF
members working together at Misawa AB, the representatives of local governments,
the supporting groups members and US military members and their families
were invited. The ceremony was started with singing of national anthems,
Japan and the United States, then General Wright conferred a decoration
on General Rew who left the commander's post. And the commander's flag
of 35th Fighter Wing which had been returned to Gen.Wright by Gen.Rew was
handed out to Col.Angelella. It was very impressive ceremony. JAAGA presented
the plaque to Gen. Rew. (Reported by Ozawa, head of Misawa branch)
Change of Command, Misawa Air Base
Colonel Salvatore A. Angelella