U.S. Air Force retired Col. Leon "Lee" Ellis recently visited Misawa Air Base, Japan, to share his remarkable story of resilience, leadership, and service. A former Vietnam War fighter pilot and prisoner of war (POW), Ellis captivated audiences with stories of survival and the leadership lessons he
The 87th Electronic Warfare Squadron (EWS) conducted an annual Combat Shield assessment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, from Nov. 4-8, 2024, evaluating the readiness and effectiveness of 35th Fighter Wing (FW) F-16 Fighting Falcon defensive systems. The assessment focused on testing the integration of
The Snow Rodeo demonstrates the 35th Fighter Wing’s heavy machinery expertise, a crucial skill set for maintaining mission capability during winter conditions and strengthening the Indo-Pacific’s goals of resilience, innovation, and preparedness.
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20240731 Airman lost in crash identified (J)
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20240221 Death of active duty U.S. Air Force service member (E)
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20230925 Death of active duty U.S. Air Force service member (J)
20230922 Elevated PFOS/PFOA in Drinking Water (E)
20230922 Elevated PFOS/PFOA in Drinking Water (J)
UPDATE Deceased woman recovered near Misawa Air Base beach (E)
UPDATE Deceased woman recovered near Misawa Air Base beach (J)
Misawa Air Base, Japan Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report 2022
North Korean Missile Launch Over Japan 20221004
Misawa Air Base, Japan Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report 2021
UPDATE: Death of active duty U.S. Air Force service member 20220131-1
Summary Courts Officer Appointed