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  • 35th CS Tests Hawkeye III Lite Satellite System at Misawa

    Airmen from the 35th Communication Squadron conducted PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) checks using the Hawkeye III Lite satellite system Rapid Response Communications Kit, June 24, 2025. The training focused on rapidly deploying and validating expeditionary communication

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Derek Johnson

    Johnson delivered critical support during Exercise BALIKATAN 2025 in the Philippines. Airmen selected as Wild Weasel of the Week represent the top performers from across Misawa Air Base, chosen for their exceptional work ethic, mission focus and commitment to Air Force core values.

  • Wild Weasel Walkthrough: 14th FGS/Crew Chiefs

    This week, the Wild Weasel Walkthrough highlighted the 14th Fighter Generation Squadron and their crew chiefs. Crew chiefs perform detailed inspections, troubleshoot complex systems, replace critical components, and manage maintenance documentation to keep 35th Fighter Wing F-16s mission ready.

  • From Forecasts to Fulfillment: Airman Finds Purpose Through Weather Mission

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Tait, 35th Operations Support Squadron weather operations and planning noncommissioned officer in charge, deployed to Niamey, Niger in 2023 for a total of 132 days. From a quiet college student searching for direction to a confident leader of weather operations, Tait

  • American Day 2025 Highlights

    Misawa Air Base and local community members celebrate American Day 2025 at Misawa, Japan, June 15, 2025. During the event, American traditions are shared through food, music and public activities, fostering mutual understanding that contributes to effective collaboration with partners and allies

  • Team Misawa celebrates American Day 2025

    Over 65k attendees gathered outside the Misawa Air Base main gate on June 15, 2025, to celebrate the 36th annual American Day, an event that continues to highlight the enduring relationship between the base and local Japanese community.