Jan. 9, 2019 F-86F Sabre: Longstanding symbol of U.S.-Japan alliance Risner Circle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, displays the F-86F as a static aircraft today. After the first Combined Air Festival in 1980, the Japanese and American base commanders dedicated an F-86F as a symbol of the U.S.-Japan friendship. The F-86F Sabre began production in 1952, and gained
Dec. 11, 2018 Misawa Christmas tree lighting sparks holiday spirit Team Misawa members came together for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 28.
Dec. 11, 2018 U.S. Airmen share holiday spirit with Hirosaki orphans With children and adults alike counting down the days to Christmas, Team Misawa service members and families visited with orphans living in Hirosaki, Japan, bringing community and holiday cheer, Dec. 8.
Dec. 6, 2018 Team Misawa forges friendships during Paralympics sporting event Misawa Air Base partnered with local Japanese community members during a Paralympics sporting event at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1.
Nov. 16, 2018 CSAR training enhances PACAF tactics U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, participated in combat search and rescue training as part of exercise Keen Sword 19, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31.
Nov. 7, 2018 Wild Weasels engage in Yamada Sub Base bilateral exchange Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing visited with their Japanese counterparts from the 37th Surveillance Squadron during a bilateral exchange program, at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17 to 26. “Events like the BEP keeps the U.S. and Japan bonds tight and