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  • Misawa EOD rockets to the top, wins AF award

    The Air Force recently announced the winners of the 2016 Civil Engineer Awards, revealing the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team as the recipient of the Senior Master Sgt. Gerald J. Stryzak Award.The annual award recognizes the EOD flight that distinguished itself as the

  • Lab technicians flawlessly fuel 35th Fighter Wing

    “Lab,” an Airman calls over the radio. “Control to call lab,” responds the receiver. “Your vehicle is en route,” says the responder as new fuel arrives for quality control. “Copy,” says the receiver as he prepares for processing a batch of fuel. Fueling an F-16 Fighting Falcon is not simple as

  • Misawa parades into Month of the Military Child

    Yoiko Child Development Center kicked-off the Month of the Military Child with a parade honoring Misawa Air Base’s youngest members, April 3.The parade featured members of the base honor guard, the fire department mascot Sparky and posters made by the CDC staff and children.“Military children

  • Passenger terminal keeps Misawa moving

    Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part feature highlighting the 730th Air Mobility Squadron Operating Location Bravo air terminal ground handling services.Misawa’s runway will be closed from May 10 to July 5, affecting many families and military members who travel during those times.Master

  • Wingman day, keeping Airmen resilient

    The first bi-annual Wingman Day kicked-off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31.Wingman Day events included: a commander’s call, a 3K color run, a firetruck pull, a self-defense class, squadron activities and a Misawa connects booth exchange.“Wingman Day emphasizes and celebrates the skills that

  • Gosser golf course receives ancestral visitor

    A fallen pilot’s daughter visited the Gosser Golf Course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 25 through 28, to pay respect to her father.“My father was my hero,” said Debra Buchanan, daughter of Ret. Maj. Delbert Gosser, a former 531st Tactical Fighter Squadron. “I was the youngest child and the only

  • Weapons evaluators secure perfection in the skies

    Once a month, weapons crews file into the load barn at Misawa Air Base to test their proficiency in loading munitions onto F-16 Fighting Falcons. The weapons evaluators await their performances, ready to correct and perfect their every move.“We standardize and train all the load crews on Misawa Air