20 Aug 2019

Misawa’s 610th ACF earns USAF “Best C2 Crew”

Though the 610th Air Control Flight is smaller than other command and control units, they pack a big punch: they won three Pacific Air Forces and two Headquarters Air Force-level awards at Misawa Air Base, Japan, in 2019.

18 Aug 2019

Wild Weasel firefighter puts out flames on first assignment jitters

Anticipation of future assignments can create a gut-twisting feeling, leaving Airmen anxious, restless or even uneasy, but Airman 1st Class Adam Cardona, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman, combatted his first assignment jitters with fun, exploration and self-discovery.

8 Aug 2019

13th AMU Panthers show their teeth during load comp

Team Misawa Airmen with the 13th and 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit competed in the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2.

4 Aug 2019

Misawa Tanabata Festival forges U.S., Japan friendships

The Tanabata “Star” Festival took place in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. The festival originated from an ancient Chinese legend about two lovers: Princess Orihime, the Vega star who weaved clouds, and Hikoboshi, the Altair star, a cattle herder.

28 Jul 2019

35th MXS propulsions CRF breaks engines serviced record

The 35th Maintenance Squadron propulsions centralized repair facility broke the record of engines serviced in a month, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. This was the first time in 13 years that the CRF facility had achieved such a feat.

24 Jul 2019

PACAF F-16 Demo Team stuns Arctic Lightning spectators

An arctic camo paint-schemed F-16 Fighting Falcon soared over the skies of Eielson Air Base, Alaska, as the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration pilot demonstrated the multi-role capabilities of the F-16 during the Arctic Lightning Airshow.

22 Jul 2019

Misawa Airman overcomes homesickness, embraces the local community

For first-term Airmen, being stationed at an overseas base can be difficult, and loneliness can easily creep in. For Airman Austin Clay, though, he's found a home right here in Misawa.