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  • 2022 Sakura Olympics

    Misawa Air Base held its first-ever Sakura Olympics throughout the month of April. More than 500 participants from units around the base participated in over 10 sporting events during the Sakura Olympics to build camaraderie and strengthen ties between American and Japanese personnel. The event is

  • Wild Weasel Walk-Through: Wastewater Treatment Plant

    U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Scott Bradbury, 35th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, met with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel system maintenance team during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 8,

  • Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

    Misawa Air Base recognizes a new dedicated crew chief (DCC) at a DCC Ceremony on the flight line on Feb 23, 2022. These individuals are responsible for the cleaning, inspecting, servicing and maintaining their assigned aircraft while mentoring and training new crew chiefs.

  • JASDF airmen prepare to compete in annual NADF English Competition

    Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) airmen prepare to compete in the annual Northern Air Defense Force (NADF) English Competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2021.The NADF English Competition is a tournament open for all the uniformed JASDF personnel to compete in their English proficiency.

  • Tech. Sgt. Raymond Madayag: Prioritizing people, staying mission ready

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron (OMRS) Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight play a huge role in the daily lives of Team Misawa members.From ensuring water is safe for use and consumption to providing advice on potential health hazards in workplaces, the

  • PACAF leaders visit Misawa Air Base

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, PACAF command chief, and their spouses visited Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19-20, 2021.