Misawa hosts visit from PACAF commander

By Staff Sgt. Kelly White, 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published September 28, 2008

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler, Pacific Air Forces commander, climbs into the training cockpit during egress training prior to his flight Sept. 25, 2008. While here, General Chandler thanked the 35th Fighter Wing for all their work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Strohmeyer)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler, Pacific Air Forces commander, climbs into the training cockpit during egress training prior to his flight Sept. 25, 2008. While here, General Chandler thanked the 35th Fighter Wing for all their work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Strohmeyer)

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Capt. Patrick McGarry, 13th Fighter Squadron, taxis out of the hardened aircraft shelter with Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler, Pacific Air Forces commander, as his passenger Sept. 26, 2008. While here, General Chandler took the opportunity to meet with members of the 13th Fighter Squadron who are training for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Strohmeyer)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Capt. Patrick McGarry, 13th Fighter Squadron, taxis out of the hardened aircraft shelter with Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler, Pacific Air Forces commander, as his passenger Sept. 26, 2008. While here, General Chandler took the opportunity to meet with members of the 13th Fighter Squadron who are training for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Strohmeyer)

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Capt. Patrick McGarry, 13th Fighter Squadron, takes off in an F-16CM with Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler, Pacific Air Forces commander, as his passenger Sept. 26, 2008. General Chandler spoke about manning cuts, budget dollars, and how PACAF plans to ensure both training and quality of life initiatives are met in the upcoming fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Strohmeyer)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Capt. Patrick McGarry, 13th Fighter Squadron, takes off in an F-16CM with Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler, Pacific Air Forces commander, as his passenger Sept. 26, 2008. General Chandler spoke about manning cuts, budget dollars, and how PACAF plans to ensure both training and quality of life initiatives are met in the upcoming fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Strohmeyer)

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Pacific Air Forces commander visited Misawa Air Base Sept. 25 and 26.
"I like to take every opportunity I can to get out to the bases in the Pacific," said Gen. Carrol Chandler.

During his time at Misawa, the general flew with a 13th Fighter Squadron pilot and met with squadron members who are training for a deployment early in 2008, and spoke about manning cuts, budget dollars, and how PACAF plans to ensure both training and quality of life initiatives are met in the upcoming fiscal year.

"I'd just like to say thanks to the folks at the 35th Fighter Wing for the work they do every day," the general said, performing AEF rotations, continuing training here at Misawa and doing great things for PACAF, he added.