The Department of the Air Force was created when President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947. It became effective Sept. 18, 1947, when Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson administered the oath of office to the first secretary of the Air Force, W. Stuart Symington, a position filled by presidential appointment.
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PACAF

Pacific Air Forces, with headquarters at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, is one of nine major commands of the U.S. Air Force and is air component of the U.S. Pacific Command.
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  • Plans, Programs and Inspections

    Plans, Programs and InspectionsMissionTo enable the 35th Fighter Wing combat readiness by conducting operational readiness exercises that prepare the wing for wartime/contingency taskings and provide effective feedback on the state of that readiness.To ensure the wing is prepared to protect it's

  • PMV- 4 Safety

    Private Motor Vehicle mishaps are the most severe threat to most of our safety. Nearly 40,000 Americans die each year on our nation's highways. Usually, between forty to fifty Airmen die each year in PMV mishaps.CASE STUDY: A 41 year old Major was operating his pick-up truck at approximately 70 mph

  • Public Affairs

    Public AffairsThe mission of the 35th Fighter Wing, Public Affairs office is to garner public trust and support for the wing, provide trusted council to the installation commander, and to aid in morale and readiness by providing candid, accurate and timely information on wing activities and its

  • Public Affairs

    Public AffairsThe mission of the 35th Fighter Wing, Public Affairs office is to garner public trust and support for the wing, provide trusted council to the installation commander, and to aid in morale and readiness by providing candid, accurate and timely information on wing activities and its

  • Public Health Notice: Elevated number of infectious mononucleosis cases

    Misawa AB is currently experiencing an elevated number of infectious mononucleosis cases. Mononucleosis (or mono) is a viral infection common among teenagers and young adults that may cause fever, sore throat, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and an enlarged spleen. It is spread by direct contact with

  • Resolved Issues & FAQ

     On Thunderbolt Court residents were told that they would be getting fences installed in the backyard this Spring. How far in advance will they give us a date so that we have time to remove our current fence?The units for the spring/summer fencing got 11 buildings and 44 units over on Thunderbolt

  • Safety

    Wing SafetyWelcome to the 35 FW Safety Office. Our goal is to preserve resources through mishap prevention. In support of this goal, 35 FW/SE analyzes trends to establish mishap reduction objectives, develops mishap prevention policy, and identifies opportunities for improvement. SE manages command

  • Sexual Assault Reporting Options

    Service members and military dependents 18 years and older who have been sexually assaulted have two reporting options: Unrestricted or Restricted Reporting. Regardless of whether the victim elects Restricted or Unrestricted Reporting, confidentiality of medical information shall be maintained.DoD

  • Space A

    AMC Air Terminal Ground Handling Service - MisawaMisawa AB Passenger Terminalspacea@misawa.af.milOperating Hours: 0530 - 1800 Mon0730 - 1800 Tues - FriE-mail sign-up: spacea@misawa.af.milSpace-A E-mail Sign-upSponsor's E-mail must include: Name, Rank, and Service affiliation; Social Security number

  • Student Population Letter

    Dear Misawa Parents and Community Members,Over the past several years, there has been a significant shift in the student population of our elementary schools. Sollars Elementary School's student population has expanded to over 900 children, while Cummings Elementary School's student population has