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  • PAR teams sweep Beverly Sunrise 17-07

    Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron performed post-attack reconnaissance sweeps during phase II of Beverly Sunrise 17-07 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20. PAR sweeps assess any damage caused by opposing forces, allowing leadership to determine the best course of action to take when

  • Northern Viper tests Team Misawa’s readiness

    Military exercises bring teams’ strengths and weaknesses to light, providing vital feedback used to ultimately overcome challenges and stretch flexibility while executing the mission. Exercise Northern Viper 17 did just that throughout the month of August, testing Team Misawa’s support readiness by

  • U.S., Japan join together during annual traffic safety campaign

    Official community leaders and service members made an oath in the Misawa City Civic Center at Misawa City, Japan, July 21, for the Prefectural Summer Traffic Safety Campaign 2017.The campaign’s purpose is to promote the knowledge and awareness of traffic safety and establish a safe and secure

  • PACAF command chief receives Wild Weasel welcome

    The Pacific Air Forces’ command chief received a base tour, here, July 10 – 13, to visit various shops and organizations while sharing his goals for improving PACAF’s enlisted force so they can work at their highest level.Previously a security forces Defender, Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Johnson, the

  • 18th CMSAF ventures to Misawa to listen, encourage

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright spoke with 35th Fighter Wing Airmen addressing their concerns and critical roles in the Indo-Asia-Pacific during his theater immersion tour, June 9.The 18th CMSAF learned about the “Wild Weasel,” Koku-Jieitai, or Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Naval

  • Countdown to new EPME deadline

    On May 21, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III deferred the repercussions of failing to complete Enlisted Professional Military Education Distance Learning within one year of enrollment until Jan. 1, 2017. The policy change, which only applies to Airmen notified to enroll in the distance