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  • Exercise tests Misawa's readiness

    The 35th Fighter Wing kicked-off a three-day initial readiness response exercise Monday. This is the first IRRE the wing has held in 15 months. While the IRRE will include noncombatant evacuations from the AOR and the reception and bed-down of additional forces, its main purpose is to test the

  • Teacher uses experience to help developmentally disabled children

    The classroom goes from peaceful to noisy in a blink of an eye. The bus pulls up with kids full of energy to mark the beginning of the school day and the teachers are ready. Louise Warner, who has spent 16 years at Cummings Elementary School here, spends her days working with 3- to 5-year-olds with

  • Team evaluates Misawa's emergency response

    Fire, security forces and medical personnel were put to the test when the All Hazards Response Training Team arrived at Misawa Air Base May 5. AHRT is an education, training and exercise program that provides the installation commander an opportunity to assess base emergency capabilities. A major

  • First phase of housing renovations nears completion

    Base housing is getting a face-lift through the Post Acquisition Improvement Program. PAIP is a large-scale housing renovation. The program includes four phases, with the first phase scheduled for completion at the end of May. "The intent was to modernize and provide more efficient housing to meet

  • Misawa celebrates Nurse/Technician Appreciation Week

    Beginning May 11, the 35th Medical Group starts a week-long celebration to recognize its nursing and medical technicians. The Nurse/Technician Appreciation Week kicks off with a breakfast followed by a variety of other social and fun events. Throughout the week, this compassionate and highly skilled

  • Air Force leaders name next top enlisted leader

     Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley have announced the Airman selected to be the service's next enlisted leader. Chief Master Sergeant James A. Roy will become the 16th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force during an