7 Jul 2019

The 35th LRS builds on lessons learned from exercise, teams up with Security Forces

The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28. The ACE concept challenges Airmen to operate in an austere environment with limited basing, while testing their abilities to quickly and efficiently land, set-up operations, fly, pack and transport themselves at a moment’s notice.

2 Jul 2019

U.S., Indonesian air forces wrap up Cope West 19

The seventh iteration of Cope West, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral tactical fighter aircraft exercise involving U.S. and Indonesian air forces, concluded with a closing ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 28. Cope West is designed to advance interoperability and build upon already-established partnerships between U.S. military forces and Indonesian air forces, with the end goal of enhancing both sides’ combat capabilities and unit readiness.

2 Jul 2019

U.S., Japan logistics team equip Misawa forces for RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force logistics team members came together to load supplies and prepare for RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27 to 31.

29 Jun 2019

35th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen ensure F-16 pilots safety

Six 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) technicians from Misawa Air Base, Japan, forward deployed the mobile aircraft arresting system (MAAS) in support of Cope West 19 at the Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 17, 2019.

28 Jun 2019

Cope West Open House joins U.S., Indonesia communities together

More than 5,000 Indonesian citizens flooded the Sam Ratulangi International Airport flightline during the Cope West 19 open house and interacted with U.S. and Indonesian service members in Manado, Indonesia, June 22.

26 Jun 2019

USAF, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members conduct security training, strengthen Misawa interoperability

The U.S. Air Force and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force participated in a Guard and Protect exercise to integrate different security forces skills at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23 and June 12.

24 Jun 2019

Misawa Airmen wind down by speeding up

Misawa Airmen take advantage of Northern Japan's racing tracks in their free time.