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April 29, 2019
Misawa rapidly deploys during Resilient Typhoon

Pushing the boundaries of rapid deployment calls for some early mornings and late nights. Thankfully, the rainbow-colored sunrises and sunsets in Guam made the week-long Resilient Typhoon exercise a little more bearable for 35th Fighter Wing personnel, April 21-26.Resilient Typhoon allowed seven
April 21, 2019
Fighting my way back

Growing up in New York, I never made the gym a top priority because distractions and fun quickly stole my attention. As a city boy from Brooklyn, I took advantage of everything my home had to offer, including local restaurants, speak-easies and rooftop lounges.I spent 25 years enjoying eating and
April 20, 2019
Community Events – May 2019

The month of May includes one nationwide observance and five local events offering attendees opportunities to continue building partnerships among their Japanese neighbors.
April 17, 2019
Misawa maintainers innovate new parts for ECM pods, reachieve 98% mission standard rate

When the availability of F-16 Fighting Falcon electronic countermeasure pods dropped 10% below the 86% mission standard rate last year, the 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics flight decided they needed to do something drastic...
April 16, 2019
New Misawa City kid's center connects American and Japanese youngsters

Misawa Air Base and City officials gathered for the grand opening of the Misawa Kids Center SORAIE, held April 9.The new children’s facility now serves as a hub for Japanese and American families with kindergarten age children, or younger, to play and learn--all while building bonds and friendships
April 14, 2019
Japan Day blends two cultures, creating one Misawa community

American and Japanese spectators and volunteers came together for the 32nd Annual Japan Day cultural celebration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6.
April 12, 2019
Marine Crosses Into the Blue

During this year of the defender, we're highlighting Team Misawa's very own 35th Security Forces Commander, Maj. Devin L. Sproston, who was also a prior Marine.He walks us through his experience as a U.S. Marine Corps member and the turning point that motivated him to become an Airman.