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Oct. 18, 2017
TRICARE payment types for calendar year 2018

With the Jan. 1, 2018 changes to new stateside regions and contractors, you may need to update your payment option to guarantee continued payment of your TRICARE enrollment fees and monthly premiums.
Oct. 17, 2017
Special Olympics brings joy to athletes

More than 180 Team Misawa personnel hosted the 31st Annual Special Olympics here, Oct. 14.Naval Air Facility Misawa, Japan Air Self Defense Force and Delta Detachment 1st Space Company, Joint Tactical Ground Station and 35th Fighter Wing members volunteered at this year’s event, giving more than 90
Oct. 16, 2017
U.S. Embassy representatives tour Misawa AB

U.S. Embassy representatives toured Misawa Air Base, Oct. 13, 2017, in order to survey the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission readiness and role within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region “I was impressed by their capabilities,” said Rachel Brunette-Chen, the principal officer of the U.S. Consulate in Sapporo,
Oct. 13, 2017
Vipers, Growlers integrate, enhance joint SEAD readiness

Five U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, accompanied by more than 200 personnel, traveled across the Pacific Ocean from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 4, as part of a six-month Theater Support Package within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.During their tenure at
Oct. 12, 2017
Take command with TRICARE changes: Enrollments shifting from fiscal to calendar year starting in January 2018

Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. Changing from fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian health plans. The change will largely affect
Oct. 12, 2017
Alpha Warrior rig challenges Team Misawa members

Team Misawa personnel hosted three Alpha Warrior professionals and an obstacle course here, Oct. 7, in conjunction with the 29th Annual American Day celebration.Alpha Warrior is a program that provides both training and application of obstacle fitness for civilians and military around the world and
Oct. 10, 2017
U.S., Japan strengthen strategic alliance through Tsuiki ATR

More than 100 members from various 35th Fighter Wing units forward-deployed alongside six F-16 Fighting Falcons to Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2 to 6 for an aviation training relocation.The ATR allowed Airmen to practice deployed contingency operations and execute bilateral training exercises in a