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  • First operational JASDF F-35A makes its debut at Misawa AB

    Blue skies and snowy mountains welcomed the first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II during an arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Jan. 26.In the upcoming Japanese fiscal year, nine more aircraft will join this one to incept the first fifth-generation fighter squadron as

  • Weasel engineers win big in PACAF

    By plowing hundreds of inches of snow, keeping Misawa's buildings in top shape and ensuring emergency management programs ran smoothly, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron won the PACAF Outstanding Civil Engineer Unit (Large Unit) for the Year award.This large unit award recognizes a civil engineering

  • Misawa volunteer receives presidential award

    The American Red Cross chairman of volunteers, Jessica McCollum, received the President's Lifetime Achievement Award here, Dec. 18.The President's Volunteer Service Awards honors deeply-invested volunteers whose service multiplies by the inspiration they give to others.The awards have multiple

  • Japanese neighbors share New Year traditions with Team Misawa

    In Japan, the New Year celebration, called “shogatsu,” is more than just a time to throw parties; it’s a celebration of tradition, hopes for good luck and a prosperous year.Team Misawa attended many New Year ceremonies with local agencies like the Misawa International Association, the Misawa Rotary

  • Night flying enhances aircraft maintenance unit's readiness

    Clear blue skies aren't guaranteed when a mission is tasked, so the aircraft maintenance units and fighter squadrons at Misawa Air Base, Japan, frequently conduct night operations to increase abilities to operate in any conditions. “A vital part of our mission at Misawa is the ability to execute

  • Army veterinarian provides care to Team Misawa

    Only about 700 Army veterinarians are serving on active duty and in the reserve components in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, supporting missions around the world for nearly 800 military installations.These doctors oversee all vet service activities in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force,